Well people I am back home now. The surgery went as hoped. I can walk without a cane or crutch again. My legs dont go numb or limp. WOOHOO I will be able to return to work in a few months. Right now I am in pain because they had to cut through 7 layers of muscle. The surgery took longer than planned because the L5 and S1 had mushroomed quite a bit and when they shaved them smooth they open a bit of marrow. Also because the disc was not Herniated they had a harder time removing it. I am pumping up my fiber, protein, and iron in my diet to had more for my body to rebuild the muscle faster. The muscle should be fine within a month I hope and the bones should be done within 6 months. As for driving a truck I will be able to get the waiver to drive and get back to making money. WOOHOO!!!!