Do you fall under the Longshore &Harbor workers compensation act?
what is your dr thinking??????????? if you have to lift that kind of weights everyday....you are going to damage your back even further!! please tell me that hes put you on extreme weight restrictions!!!! let me guess....workers comp????? UGH! your wc dr is paid by workers comp to release you back to work before you are ready. you will most likely need to hire an attorney, b/c its going to be one long battle. it depends on your state as to whether or not you can get a second opinion....BUT....depending on the state, a 2nd opinion is NOT a second opinion for treatment, etc...it is ONLY a 2nd opinion for ratings. you REALLLLLY need to at least speak to a board certified wc specialist. it costs nothing to talk to them..and nothing UNLESS you hire them and they win your case. so....its HIGHLY recommended that you at least talk with one. you will be extremely surprised as to how screwed up the workers comp system is....THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOU...PERIOD.
please visit www.workerscompensationinsurance.com
this is a website for INJURED WORKERS and it lists each state so that you can learn the laws/rules about workers comp in your state....as each state is different. this is an extremely helpful site....