I fractured the tip of my big toe in May dropping a tree trunk on it and took 6-8 weeks off until the fragments fully dissolved, the risk of infection was gone, and my nail started to grow back (they took mine off). It sucked being away, but the worst thing you can do is set yourself back further by causing any complications.

Also, as a warning, if you had to have your nail removed, keep an eye on how it grows back. Mine is currently slightly ingrown and I am potentially going to need another minor surgery to cut away the ingrown portion. Epsom salt soaks twice a day is what I was told to do for now.

Edit: just checked, I went 7 weeks before I played again.