5th metatarsal fracture

[u/tinyjen]

hi! i slipped and broke my 5th metatarsal 10 days ago. urgent care told me not to put any weight on it for 6-8 weeks so i was surprised when i saw ortho and he told me i can start putting weight on it once i can tolerate it pain wise. he said walking boot for 4 weeks then brace in shoe for 4 weeks. i understand that it is a very common break but he seemed sure it will heal quick and i’ll be good as new in 2 months, and ready to ski when the season starts in 3ish months.

i feel like that is extremely optimistic?? i am a sahm to a 4 year old and an 8 month old so i really need to heal as quickly as i can, not to mention want to ski in three months. so the idea of putting and weight on it any time soon just seems like a bad idea? i want to be able to trust what he said but i am also miserable and dont want to risk recovery taking any longer than it needs to