Had rotator cuff surgery in Feb of 15. Had great recovery and got range of motion back in uncommon time without all the pain etc. others had warned me of. Immediate goal was to get fly-casting ability back in order to use newly modified Whaler for spec fishing on Alabama/Fla coast. That went well but forgot about dove season until late August. Shot great % but only 6 birds first day, as I did not want to push my luck. (Opens first Sat of Sept. in MS) Too sore to even attempt to shoot the second day. Was fine by the first of that November, just had to redirect my therapy. Your results may vary.