Good afternoon @ddsack, I think you can count on it....no sharp pain. I have had TKR and 4 shoulder surgeries. My replacement was a reverse procedure so it had a bit more going on with the "hardware" that connected the arm and shoulder.

Sleeping can be an issue. I used a wedge until the "sling" immobilizer was removed. Another member had the great idea to put a t-shirt on without putting your arms through it....just to hold your arm to your body.

Immediately after the surgery and until I left the hospital I was given Dilaudid. It is the only pain med I can tolerate and my surgeon chose well. You will need help with showering and hair washing. My friend and business partner drove up the mountain..and jumped in the bed. She was there to take care of me. We actually had a lot of fun and spent time just reminiscing. We also went out to dinner within a couple of days.

My PT conferred with the surgeon to come up with a good program of recuperation. At the time, reverse shoulder replacements were new and PT's needed to get with the program.

This surgery was such a gift......it took a while to convince the insurance company.....because they were somewhat unfamiliar with it. They even denied the MRI saying that I was too young.

Think positive thoughts....try some mindfulness meditation and follow your medical team's instructions. You will heal and be totally free of pain as I am. Just don't forget to ice, ice, ice.

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

I hope it works better for you than me. As stated earlier my doc cut my tendon & told me afterwards. Maybe I would have had separate surgeries.