Take it easy and don't be in a hurry! I was out of commission from 7 bleeders in my brain for 6 weeks. I wasn't to do anything that would get my heart rate up--I'm sure that's what they want for you, too. I also had to stay at home from work for a week--that was great! (Except I got mighty tired of watching television.) You will heal--I was 56 when I had my crash--I've made it to 57 just fine--a few scars where my glasses cut my forehead. You will find that you'll now yell at everybody you see who's not wearing a helmet!