I had a hernia repair 12 years ago when I was still working.
I went back to work after four days, but it was maybe 2 months before I was comfortable with mild activities.
Had a torn miniscus repaired two years ago, I was skiing a month later.
Seasons for recovery are flipped for me, while I enjoy paddling hiking camping, skiing is my favorite activity by far, so I try to schedule disruptions in the skiing off season.
And shoulders? I’m in the process of losing one…
I dislocated my right shoulder in a bad roll in my kayak when I was 22 years old. The doc said it would happen again and again, delay the surgery until I couldn’t take it anymore, the recovery is difficult.
He was right, I had it fixed when I was 30, and had 30 more years of good times with that shoulder, even though I throw a baseball kinda funny.
Unfortunately, the now 35 year old repair also degraded my shoulder to the point where I need a replacement joint. I’ve delayed the swap until I finished building my new house, house is done now, so after ski season it’ll be time.
Take your time with your rehab, there’s no rush, you have the rest of your life to enjoy