Well, although I am spongy around the midsection, my body has maintained at least some musculature. Think the heavy use of crutches has helped exercise the upper body. Although my pecs and shoulders have pulled back a bit, at least it's not a total loss. Then there's the attention that crutches and a cast draws. People tend to back off and make way for injured folks.
Children oftentimes gawk at the sight in wonderment.
It's more than a bit embarrassing. I'm really looking forward to this, so I can get back in the water, and so I can get back to looking normal again.