My wife had a complete shoulder replacement a week ago Thursday at UCSF. Went perfectly. The surgeon was world class. He even designed the parts! Smart guy.
Had a nerve block then onto Oxy for 3 1/2 days (which are unaccounted for now) then on Tylenol at 1000mg when needed. That was for a few more days. On nothing now. Just got back with a new X-ray for the doctor to eval when we see him next week. She is doing all the exercises religiously which will go a long way towards a full recovery. I suspect the sling will be off in 4 weeks not 6. (She is not your usual patient.) Zero swelling or redness other than along the scar.