[Lyle O]

Yup, I had this about 7 years ago. You are looking at a 6 month deal, from surgery until "normal" function. Post surgical pain wasn't bad; it's all about the therapy. But the first part is the roughest: pretty soon after surgery you have to start stretching it out so it doesn't freeze due to scar tissue build up. Man that sucks. You have to get range of motion back, and because they shorten all the tendons they have to be physically stretched. But once you get through everything, you will love the outcome. My shoulder feels like I am 21 again (even 7 years later). Of course, my other one seems shot in comparison. And I echo what was said earlier: shop for a good doc. But mostly, be resigned to doing the therapy, and do it with gusto.