I personally know two people who have had the surgery with great success. They both are angry at the fact they waited so long to get it done. Neither could lift their arm higher than shoulder height and both are back to normal now. Why put it off and suffer. I had foot surgery (my choice as well) a month ago and still recovering (back to work in two more weeks) It is miserable laying in bed all day but I hope it will be worth it! Good luck!