I had it on my right shoulder - out of golf 6 mos. Had it on the left shoulder - out 3 mos. and came back way to soon. Just had left shoulder DONE AGAIN on 11/8 and my surgeon said MINIMUM of 6-7 mos. before I even start chipping/pitching again.
I so wish I had taken better care of my body (we all probably do) when I was younger - football, martial arts, having a 4 wheeler wreck and a career in Law Enforcement has taken its toll.