I am two and a half weeks post rTSR surgery, and so far so good. After the first three days pain has been manageable on Tylenol only. I started PT after one week, and it is invaluable. I do five home exercises twice a day and my range of motion is already improved. And, I am using the sling for “comfort” only, which is not much at this point. Please don’t be put off by anxiety about complications, which are not typical. If your arthritis pain and joint damage is bad enough, you should get the surgery!