In April I slipped and fractured my femur. Now I've got a steel tube inside the bone, with screws and bolts holding it in place. Nearly eight months on, I still have pain around the area of the screws. The doctors have finished with me, but my granddaughter (Who's also a doctor) tells me that the pain may never go away. Seems like positive thinking for those of us with leg problems is the only way to go, so I got back riding as soon as I could, even though it's a bit awkward swinging my leg over the seat to get on and off, and my leg stiffens up after I get off. Hope your knee heals enough for you to get up and go in a few months.
Just a side note - I didn't touch the bike for the four months that I couldn't ride, so when I went to it the battery had screwed up, and I had to replace it, so it might be a good idea to remember to hook your battery tender up if you'll not be riding for a while.
