Good for you man!! In 1976 I was told I would never walk on my left leg again after pretty horrific injuries to it in a motorcycle accident. I told them to "Go Away", but not in such pretty words. It took me a year, but i got walking again. I still have a lot of trouble with it, and I can't ride a motorbike (Grrrrrrrrrr), but at least I'm upright and able to earn a living.
I wish you all the very best Nimbin, and if I can help in any way (even if it's just moral support) just let me know.
Best regards, have a good Christmas. -=Bryan=-