Loving Snowboarding So Much It Hurts

So, I'm hooked on snowboarding now. I've bought a board and gear, and I've gone the past two weekends, and I'm trying to go again this weekend. The thing is, I bruised a rib last weekend and tore up my ab muscles, and it hurts to move. So what's a fella' to do? It might not matter now though, cause I might have to work this weekend. Blessing or curse?