The words rotator cuff surgery still make me shudder. It was a very tough experience. It took me 14 mos to recover, they had suggested it would be at least 12.
Back in regular yoga classes now, I do dolphin instead of down dog most of the time. I am very careful about holding/lifting heavy things out from my body or up high.
When I woke from surgery that day, 9/29/2020, I was pretty sad. I thought I knew what I was in for, but frankly, it was (much) worse than I thought.
That was a very long road.
Having that surgery/recovery during Covid lockdown definitely helped, Middle was living at home, my husband was working from home, I had the round the clock help which I needed desperately.