I am almost four weeks post reverse shoulder replacement, and so far the recovery has been easy. I started PT within a week, but the exercises are basically gentle range of motion ones. Strengthening will begin at six weeks. At my first postop appointment with my surgeon’s PA (at two weeks) I was told the sling was optional. Still no weight-bearing and no overhead reaching or behind the back reaching allowed, but otherwise use of the arm is encouraged. I can type, feed myself, do the dishes, get dressed without help (surgery was on my dominant arm). I am planning to start driving soon. So, except for the first painful week, recovery has been going along well. Of course, I am aware that regaining full use of the shoulder will take 6-9 months, but I believe it will be very functional well before that. I will probably have the same surgery with the same surgeon on my left shoulder next winter.