Absolutely brutal. No getting around it. I had complete cuff reattachment. In a recliner for 12 days/ nights. Very humbling when you are that helpless. Lived on pain meds for 5 days and then very seldom took them. Had the circulating ice pack on most of the time in the recliner. I really think that is what got me through it. Stay ahead of the pain for the first few days with the good stuff the doc gives smile.

Good luck!!!

Razorhog