Well this sucks...

[Gaisgeil]

Gah!
I feel your pain on that one my man. I had a problem in my right wrist a couple years back and couldn't drum for about a month, doctor's orders. It was really, really irritating to begin with but knowing that if I didn't obey I could make the situation worse and therefore make me away from it even longer scared me straight. Best to just heal up and jump right back on the horse as soon as your doctor says it's safe.

The bright side was I became really adept at banging out rhythms with my feet! I'm sure you'll find a good piping related use for the time off as someone else mentioned.

You can't even play a practice chanter?