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It has now been six weeks since my bicycle accident and I am doing well. The many cards, Emails and well wishes helped out tremendously as many days were challenging. The bones and body are healing the fastest, with a slower pace for the nerves and neurons. I have some issues with one eye and balance that the specialists say will take six months to a year to resolve.

My personal challenge was to develop patience which I lacked before. I wanted everything to be healed immediately but am now trying my hardest to be patient with varying success. It does look like I will heal near 100% though except for my weight which I hope to keep down, to my advantage on the hills. The trip and accident has me down about forty pounds and I hope to keep thirty off when I start riding again.

I have been going to therapy for physical, occupational, and communication to help me get the body and mind back together at "Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital"
http://www.mainlinehealth.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH002317

The rehabilitation work at the hospital and my home has me very functional for home and work tasks. More has to be done to return me to where I want to be, but I am extremely happy to have progressed as fast as I have. I just need patience for the longer neuron mending. :-)

Thanks again for all your support!
Bob Ruddy