I had the same injury, slap tear, and ended up eventually going with surgery for a resolution. Six months of therapy and pain prior to surgery. I will caution you that recovery is a long process that limits you for a long period of time before back to “normal”. Since I was injured at work, my employer required 100% release from doctors care before I was able to return to work. I work as a electrician and there is no “light duty.” It was a six and a half month recovery for me, with the last three months, of four hours a day of therapy.
I am currently two years post surgery, and doing much better. Pain and discomfort is manageable, and I am able to return to work without any restrictions. 28 years of work in the trades is hard on your body, so thereÂ’s going to be aches and pains.
I am glad that I got the repair, that being said, the recovery in one word, “sucked.” I am capable now of sleeping without waking every 1.5 hours due to shoulder pain.
Good luck with your recovery. If you have any other questions, let us know.