Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
Give yourself time. If you miss it, or if you don't miss it, you'll know, but it's early.

I'm starting my fourth month off the bike, and the PT is starting to suggest I should give up the idea of ever getting back on, and I'm really depressed over the idea (never mind my knees are very unhappy about running being my only cardio). Maybe we can sell our bikes together.
Oak - another veterinarian I worked with (65+ years old) broke his leg at the femoral head in the hip joint and had to have the whole thing replace. They told him he would never ride again. But he couldn't not ride (I totally understand) and started out on a trike to gain strength. By the time I moved away from Midland, he was riding on two wheels again - albeit with fat crossbike tires, but he was speedy and agile. It wasn't without pain, but the love of the sport kept him going. Don't lose that.

Bethany - don't give up. A lot can happen quickly that disheartens you and you want to just stop altogether. Just take it easy for a while. In my new job, I don't get to ride hardly ever anymore and it's making me crazy. Then when I get on the bike, I get heat exhaustion (ask Marni about when she saw me this weekend!) and I can barely go 20 miles anymore and I'm slow as crap. But I still love riding. I still want to get out there and do what I can, be my personal best. And yeah, it sucks not being able to pass the men on their Cevelo TT bikes in matching kits anymore, but doing my best is good enough for me.