acromioplasty

I had surgery 3 weeks ago and i am feeling discourage. i am still in a lot of pain ( and hate taking pain meds). Is this normal? Pt makes it so much worst, but the doctor insist the only way to get better is to do lots of pt. My neck has been aching too, is this normal? i should mention i had cervical fusion first which the doctors thought was causing my shoulder pain. i am suppose to have the other shoulder done too, but i am having second thoughts. Some of you said you are already back at work? i cannot imagine working right now with this pain and no sleep. please tell me what i am feeling is normal and it will get better laurie