SOL, sorry to here about the injury. As an RN I see rib fractures pretty often. Make sure to do some deep breathing and coughing so you don't get pneumonia. I know coughing is the last thing you want to do but it will prevent any complications. Better take some OTC meds. And don't feel to bad ab out all the injuries it's been one of those years for me to. Started in September when I threw my back out at my bachelor party, that lasted about 2 weeks. Then I wrenched my neck, pain and stiffness for another 2 weeks. And last but not least, a torn tendon in my ankle. That happened Oct 20th. I go in for surgery Jan 4th. I'm looking at 6 weeks of recovery after that.