Dude, come on. I broke my 3rd metacarpal a month ago and had to have surgery with 6 screws and a plate put in. I was skiing a few days later recreationally, and then a week later doing rails. 2 weeks after surgery, I was trying handdrags for the first time and hitting jumps. Doctor said 2-3 month recovery of NO skiing. Lesson in the story: Don't listen to them. Be careful.