i had a frozen rotator cuff and torn shoulder tendon 18 months ago and was advised to have surgery and be out of action for about 4 months, opted for exercise and windsurfing , just happens the green island speed week was on so opted for the speed week, if you dont use it youll loose it

Recovered from minor labral tear and frozen shoulder with rest and exercise. When I was getting info on recovering from possible surgery I was told 4-6 months and be back playing rugby (not that I play rugby, but it shows how well you can expect to heal up).

G'day, I had a shoulder reco due to multiple dislocations when I was 20. (I'm now 31). The surgery was well worth while as it hasnt popped out since, but it does get tired quicker than it used to, or maybe it's because I'm older now?
Recovery for me was about 3 months before I could flatwater sail, and ocean sailing was about 6.
I started aqua therapy straight away with light movements for about 2 weeks and then doggie paddling followed by breast stroke. (mmmm stroking breasts!)
I reckon I had 95% strength by 1 year but It's never going to be 100% again. Once your joints are buggered there buggered for life.

Had a posterior dislocation from a bad back loop stack about 15 years ago which resulted in a reco. I was pretty slack with the post op physio so I still don't have full flexibility. I had the op in September and was back in the water after 5 to 6 months. You won't do anymore damage by continuing to sail until the op just make sure you're fanatical about the physio afterwards.