about a month and a half recovery time. unlike last time where i was off work for 4 months and on light duty for 6. I had it taken out becouse the peice on my elbow bothered me if he would of been able to cut that peice off i would of been fine with that as well. I was kinda suprized that I haven't taken anything for pain since i left the hospital yesterday. It was 17 months to the day from when i had it put in till i had it taken out.