One week down and I'm feeling great about my progress.  Swelling is minimal now so now it's just the bruising that makes it look worse than it feels.  One more week until I get to see the doctor and have my stitches removed and I'm crossing my fingers I'll get to put a regular shoe back on.  Went to the gym the last few evenings with Isaac and did upper body weights to feed my desire for physical activity.   Feels so good to lift.  Taking this foreign thing called "downtime" during the day and using it to study for my ACE certification.  Lot's of information to absorb.