I see a sports doctor for my rotator cuff problem, but surgery isn't recommended yet. I would have to think twice about any future surgeries as I've already had four abdominal surgeries since 2010, and may have to have more surgery to repair another incisional hernia. My sister-in-law had her rotator cuff operated on, and she had to have a cast on, plus couldn't lay down to sleep for over a month. She had to sleep sitting up on a lounger, which is something I would have a very hard time doing.
The first two or three days it was miserable, but after that it wasn’t bad. I wore the sling. But not that silly pillow. Didn’t wear anything at night and slept in my own bed. I am over 60 and not a wimp. Best thing was the cooler pump. Had my husband running around to keep me in ice.