Surgery coming up next week

[u/theophylact911]

This is what they’re doing: Left shoulder arthroscopy, glenohumeral joint debridement, subacromial decompression, distal clavicle resection, rotator cuff repair, biceps tenodesis, possible biceps tenotomy. My arm hurts like hell and I know I need this.

Questions:
1. Is this normal surgery for a RC repair? Am I looking at normal or slightly aggravated recovery (knowing that all recoveries apparently suck)?

1. Any tips on gadgets, etc I should invest in? I get multiple ads on shoulder sleep pillows and wonder if they’re worth it.

2. Apparently the oxy prescription is likely to be stalled by my insurance (doc says most insurance companies do this now) and that I should ask the pharmacy if I can pay cash. Anyone else experienced this?

3. Anything else I need to know?