Following his rotator cuff surgery, OKC Thunder star Paul George posted a video on his Instagram as per the Fox Sports Oklahoma tweet below.
For anyone who has undergone surgery, you know immediately after surgery the painkillers are actively working so the patient feels numb.
Given Paul George had to miss games and couldn’t raise his arms over his head for a period of time it’s no wonder he’s smiling since it must be a great relief to feel no pain.
That said, in researching the rotator cuff surgery for TI’s recent article the site Very Well Health stated the initial days of recovery can be especially trying at night when attempting to sleep.