Sorry to hear of your mishap hope your recovery goes well and do take it slowly and dont rush the rehab.
Been there, broke mine in two places 9 years down the track and I reckon it is as strong as ever, still get the odd bad day when it aches but I was not going to vegetate like doctors were suggesting I do in stead I joined a gym ( first time in my life) stayed a member till I strengthened my core muscles and learnt how to strengthen my back with out excessive weights, now a days I just routinely do my Core Muscle exercises to keep my self strong
Keep your eye on the ball - the time and work will pass and you'll be back on the bike before you know it.
I've been there myself - so I can understand what you're going through. I had a 2 level cervical discectomy and fusion in October, 2004. Was off the bike a total of 14 months (5 months prior to surgery - 9 months after) . The weekend I was released from Dr's care, I went out and bought a new bike.