I’ve had 4 shoulder surgeries.
It’s not very well discussed or publicized how long it takes to recover and just how serious player shoulder injuries are. Their affect on your pain mgmt, sleeping, and overall strength and stability is huge. You never realize how flexible your arms are/were until it is taken from you. Additionally, that lack of flexibility and stability is absolute havoc on your rotator cuffs.
For example, who knows what the hell Cam Newton is going through and if he’ll even have a shell of that arm back. Also sleep - that’s the most important part of recovery. They haven’t quite publicized what exactly was up with his shoulder and what procedures they did.
Sucks. Also it’s pretty painful and depending on the injury you can lift decently for like 7-9 mos.