I had shoulder surgery on Sept 20, 2011. Tore the labyn off the bone, bicep dropped, and tore ligaments. My orthopedic said if I would have had it done 10 yrs ago when I was 35 or even better 20 yrs ago when I was 25 I would have been much better off. The older we get and the longer we wait the harder it is to recover and rehab because our bodies just dont heal as quickly.
Surgery was Sept 20, NO movement at all for 9 weeks (except the pendulum swings PT taught me). Just had my 12th therapy session (going 2x week) and I still can not put my arm behind my back or over my head. shoulder height to the side & front is all I have for now. Going to continue PT to hopefully regain more movement. The arm & shoulder are both weak, but getting stronger. I have to say I am impatient and I think I should be further along than I am but in reality I am on track. 6mo to 1 yr is average. I had to have mine repaired or I would not have been able to use my arm for anything. Anyone that knows me knows that just will not do. I am very active and do alot of work/lifting/shoveling/moving, etc. It is a personal decision and no one will experience the same thing. Make your decision with an open mind, know that it will be 6mo to 1yr and be prepared for it to hurt. PT is painful and long.
Good luck,
Rae Lynn