Good luck Netskyblue! Sounds like a lot to go through. I broke my tibia in 2012 and had the rod placed in it - I remember it was an ordeal and felt like a good year before I was 100% functional and strong again so I totally wish you luck! The good thing is that I could ride a bike before I could walk well and it sounds like that was your experience as well so hopefully you won't have to sacrifice your whole summer!