My buddy has dislocated his shoulder like 25+ times in the last few years. Its just fucked up, the surgery hasnt done much. Hes gone to the hospital a few times to get it put back in, but now he just has somebody standing around do it. He says it hurts quite a bit, but now he just wears a vest-like sling when he skis. As far as recovery time for you: I would still go skiing, and just float around for fun, just stay out of the far. Some groomers dont hurt every once in a while. But im pretty sure the Doc will tell you to stay off the snow for 4-6 weeks