Some of you have read this more times than you'd like, so apologies in advance if it's old. On July 24, 2013 I crashed my bike and broke my neck. A long story but after 8 days in hospital and two 5 hr. operations, I came home on August 1st. I had C1 & C2 fused....chipped front teeth...stitches on upper and lower lips where the teeth went through...nose sutured and straightened...a couple other cervical fractures. In a neck brace of course. In the beginning of November I was back on the bike. My first ride was a spirited group rail-trail ride. I actually rode well. Been riding road (mostly) since. I will be 74 this June. I'd be doing just what you're doing and anyone who has seen my house, garage or workshop knows I am far from OCD. Rock on.