From the Recovery Ready Team.

Ask anyone a few weeks out from rotator cuff repair and you’ll hear the same theme: daytime is manageable; nighttime is the hard part.

We’re not going to pretend one trick works for everyone. What we can share is the pattern we see in recovery conversations — and in our guide:

Key takeaways:

  • A recliner beats the bed for many people in the early days
  • Keep the sling on overnight if that’s what your surgeon ordered (even when it’s annoying)
  • Ice before bed often helps more than icing at midnight
  • Ask your care team early if sleep is falling apart — waiting a week is common and usually unnecessary

Full recovery phases, kit notes, and FAQs live here:
https://berecoveryready.com/guides/rotator-cuff-repair

What actually helped you sleep after shoulder surgery — or what are you stocking before yours? Recliner, wedge, meds timing, anything. Your notes help the next person scrolling at 2 a.m.

Not medical advice. Your surgeon’s sling and PT rules win every time.