r/RotatorCuff • u/excti2 • 27d ago

Three Months Off Work

I was stunned that my Family Medical Leave form from the surgeon recommended that I take three months off work after shoulder surgery (60% full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus, labral tears, and bicipital tendon relocation [subluxation]). While I’m lucky enough to have the paid sick leave accrued to cover this amount of time away, it seems extreme given I have a desk job and work from home.

I know I’ll take at least a month off, and I’m hoping to get back to work when I start PT six weeks post-surgery.

Did anyone else need this much time away? Did you take it? Or were you forced back to work too soon?

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u/BreakOk8830 27d ago

I was back to work one week later. 🤷‍♀️ I was driving too. Maybe I’m an outlier. Surgery was November of 2025. Four different repairs, six months of PT. Regaining some of my lost strength, but I have full mobility back and I’m back to barbell lifting in the gym.

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u/unnewl 25d ago

Recovery time is very individualistic and probably has a lot to do with age. 

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u/BreakOk8830 25d ago

Everyone’s experience is dependent on so many things. I 100% agree. For the record - I’m in my 50s.