<p>My surgery was 2 weeks ago today. I spent a week in a rehab facility because I live alone. It was definitely the right decision for me. I was there a week. A friend loaned me an ice machine which I wore 24/7. It kept the swelling down and I had none when I came home, In the beginning I was taking pain medication and sleeping most of the time. By the end of the first week my pain was minimal. I saw my surgeon 9 days after surgery and the staples were removed, He said my shoulder looked great and said I could leave rehab. He said to come back in four weeks. I have home health. A nurse and OT. I have OT today. When I'm sitting watching TV, I can take the brace off. Which I do most of the time. I can't wait to get rid of the brace. One thing I did was cut my hair really short so that it did not require any care. Before surgery I stocked my freezer with meals. I am so surprised and overjoyed at how well this has gone.</p>