Back surgery!!

I just had started a new job with owner op., when my back started getting worse i had it aching for a couple months prior, then it got worse.
Before I knew it im on the operating table for back fusion. estimated time of proper recovery would be a year. ok with that and i have been driving local from flat beds to doubles . When the chance came to run from L.A. to Dallas every week i jumped on it and at first ?! it honestly sucked!! by the 6 week and when I had to stop for the surgery I was enjoying it alot more than i even thought I would.... Just wanted to ask has anyone come back to drive after back surgery??? ... I'm hoping...

 

Thanks Losttrucker, and wow mister!!
i had my S1-L5 fused , still using a cane but getting better, I will drive again I stubborn and I enjoyed the traveling . Been stuck in my state all my life traveling was cool.. Just really bad timing and don't know if big companies would pick me up so, we'll see .. Still need recovery time be safe out there and thanks again

 

Speedemon1084...Wow, yay I got hardware too,.. sorry about your back, but you don't know how much relief you just took off mine lol, no pun intended!
I am feeling better to some extent and yay at first was wondering if I made a mistake. that I would have to go back to work in a warehouse or office, which still requires lifting and crap from others.. the feed back im getting is cool thanks guys, I'll know more in 4 months and I'm pretty sure I'll be back on the road . Will need to find a new employer, but thats the least of my problems right now. stay comfortable and safe out there speedemon1084 thanks again

 

Chinatown: , Thank you , I will. I'm going to have to set up another thread LATER, to find out whether I should take an advance driver class to learn more and get caught up to date with new rules , regulations and computerized dispatch monitors. or find another owner op that will help me out like my last boss did.. All my driving was local and MANY different trucks , but the 6 weeks I drove back and forth from L.A. to Dallas/Laredo , I have to admit got kinda hooked.?! however the aliments where a bit crazier , me being from Cali..lol.. anyways thanks Chinatown
I like this page, hope to make more friends as my back recovers and hopefully when im out there driving with you guys/gals
Safe trucking

 

Thanks Chinatown, I will look these guys up as well. Will keep you posted if you don't mind , but either way I appreciate your input..