Griz,
Sorry man. Difficult times. I trashed my back 20 years ago getting off a motorcycle the hard way. Nothing worse than lying around waiting to see what will happen. As you said, at least the drugs are good. My prayers are with you. Keep the faith.
Learn as much as you can about your condition and as others have said... once healed, therapy and exercise are the keys to recovery.
Here is a website for the local LA car scene. Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, chicks, the usual stuff. Enjoy.
http://www.pcars.us/index.php