Mine was 2 hours surgery and left an hour after. But I must confess, the recovery is long and slow. Ice is your friend. And therapy after a must. I went to 64 PTs and I have 90% mobility with no pain now. You will need someone to stay with you for at least a week. Good luck!

My husband just had this for same on 8/22, he also had bicep tendenesis ?), surgery was under 2 hrs, he had a wonderful surgeon and although first 2 weeks were rough, he’s doing remarkably well and just started pt yesterday. Ice is one of your best friends and we understand recovery may be long but worth it. If you can get through those first few weeks, it will be worth it. Do you have any references on the surgeons? Maybe talk to your primary doctor for recommendations? Wishing you all the best!!!

thank you and glad your husband is doing well.

Hello @gram46. I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled:
- Rotator cuff surgery
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/rotator-cuff-surgery-1/
I did this so you could meet members like @goldminer1945, @hvannort, and @mikaylar who all had rotator repairs and read their past experiences as well.

I also had a partial tear repaired and can attest to the tough recovery afterward. I have had multiple joint surgeries and the shoulder was a tough recovery because you need to be so diligent with your exercises while also being extremely careful not to tear the repair. Follow the PT instructions closely and don't push beyond what is prescribed thinking you can accelerate your recovery.

@gram46, did you ask one of the surgeons why their projected time was so different that the other?