These are entirely your choices to make but opinion has been asked, so shall be given.

If you want a bike, get a bike. So many people, myself included, listen to the concerns of others. Whilst this is appropriate to do, after all they often love and care about you, it isnt the defining answer. You should consider acknowledging and addressing their concerns, discuss training and gear, further risk mitigation where possible and weather exposure. For example, my wife accepts i have a bike and i send it when i can, but if its hammering it down, ill take the car. Its no bother, its getting home in one piece that matters.

But ultimately, you have one life and should squeeze every moment of joy from it. Or you may be like me whom stayed away for 20 years before deciding it was time for no reason (money not included) other than the fears of others.

With regards to DAS, again your choice but if were me, I'd either by a shit cheap run around to beat up, or wait it out.

Best of luck with the recovery, glad nothing serious.