Well I tried, but could not wait that long ,one of my elite synergy bows was only 50 lb, was able to turn it down to 40 and shot 3 times today. no problems whatsoever so far an made 3 really good shots at only 20 yards Was shooting 53lbs before my surgeries and think I can get back to that easily maybe a little more. For now a few shots every other day to start- used to shoot every day, good luck to all who have the surgery . Do your stretches and exorcise every day at least 3 times