Today I visited my new Orthopaedic doctor, and he removed my stitches.
After removing my bandage (uncompressed, access to the open-air for the first time in weeks!) his staff took x-ray images. The doctor compared the new versus previous x-ray images and said that the leg appears to be healing fine. Unfortunately he also said that I need to remain home-bound for now. 
My hope is that after a few weeks of physical therapy, and a transition to lower levels of pain killers, I might start working from home part-time. But this will depend on how things go over the next few weeks–my doctor doesn’t want me to take on the stress for at least the next two weeks. Please cross your fingers for me in the meantime.
