I wonder why a sling if you had surgery? I broke mine, and they fixed it with a stainless steel plate and screws. I stayed overnight for observations, was released in the morning and later that day, was shopping at the mall with my daughter, who picked me up from the hospital.

I was riding within a week and now, 7 years later, I hardly recall breaking my collarbone. Almost an invisible scar, no numbness, full range of motion and strength and the plate is still inside me.

If you had the plate done, you should be able to do about anything that doesn't cause you pain. The quicker you start using it for the everyday stuff, like washing your hair, brushing teeth, etc, the quicker you can move on and put the break behind you.

Good luck.