@besmith57 I had a total shoulder replacement on October 15, 2025. Am 70, female. I only needed the oxycontin so I could sleep sitting up in a recliner for the first couple weeks post surgery. Very little pain from the surgery. They gave me a nerve block before the surgery, then I was under general anesthesia for the procedure. Nerve block wore off about 3-4 hours after I got home from the surgery, but the pain was only about a 4-5 at most, once that wore off.

Be sure to use ice for 10-15 minutes, 3-4 times a day. Take it slow and easy. The ice keeps the joint inflammation at bay and I found the ice the most relaxing nice to feel thing early on.

Physical therapy is essential, and do exercises they tell you to do, when the time comes.