Wow, that's a big one. Good to hear you're healing ok now Michelle.
It can all go so bad so easily. I empathize with the hamburger knees - been there done that - went through two layers of leather on my knees going over the handlebars when the (drum) brake on my road racer locked at about 110+mph - long before armour / padding of any kind. A second layer of leather on the knees and elbows was "optional". Very painful - but hang in, they heal, I can't even see the scars anymore. 
And I echo your comment re wearing all the gear - yeah, ATGATT, you just never know.
FWIW - for a wobble or weave, generally easing off doesn't always help - best is to lie down on the tank - 99% of the time that will solve it. Wind acts as a lever pushing you back and loading the rear suspension and lifting the front end - less weight on the front wheel = bad, and leaning forward adds weight to the front, stabilizing it.
Take care, heal well and fast, and I hope you'll be ready to ride again in the spring. Got a new bike picked out?
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