Mark,

Ive had the procedure as well, what I will say is that everyone is going to be different and there are so many factors involved. I'm 3 years out and I'm very active but my leg is nowhere near 90%. Bike riding is doable and I even run bleachers, sprints and lift weights but that's been a long road.

A white board and advocates are wonderful suggestions as is the trach, I didn't have one set and should've looking back. I slept mostly sitting up or inclined. You sound like you're in good hands so keep a great attitude and I wish you the best of luck.

Eric