My son (mid-level D-I college starting outfielder, junior) had both rotator cuff and labrum surgery on August 1. He's coming up on 4-month post surgery. Just now regaining full range of motion. Has not started throwing or swings yet. Maybe in a few weeks he'll start. No significant complications and pain level is minimum. But, all indications are that he'll have to do a medical red-shirt for the '09 season, since he won't have regained all his strength or hitting skills.
So, it's a long recovery after surgery. Can't be rushed and can't guarantee that he'll ever be back to 100% pre-injury level. But, he'll do his best and, I'm sure, you'll do your best to bounce back.
Stay positive!