Matt,
Good luck with the recovery, you are in our prayers for good healing.
Now, if this means a GREATER THAN two year lapse in any three year cycle, then you would not be qualified.
BUT, read through QC1 and the AWS webpage on renewals. It says, inspections or related activities according to QC1. Welding and looking over your own work. Studies that would have qualified you for the CWI in the first place, and other activities qualify you for renewal. Not just employment as an inspector.
Check it out and, good luck.
Have a Great Day, Brent