I am two weeks removed from surgery on the left RC and bicep tear. Initially they said I would require the sling for 6 to 12 weeks, Doc said I can chuck it after a week, however, I need to wear it when I do my exercise (walking). Pt twice a week and daily exercises they gave me to do at home. Shoulder feels a lot better then it did last week and the folks at PT say I am way ahead of the game so hopefully I can get on the bike again in a month instead of the three months I was originally told. I will be so glad when or if I eventually get pain free. I miss being active.