Today is the beginning of week 15 post surgery. I had an appointment with the surgeon this morning and he checked my elbow and did some basic strength tests. He said everything looks great, the tendon is attached well and I'm clear to start increasing the strength training. He said to listen to my body and be patient but doesn't see why I couldn't be back to the same strength level I was pre surgery in 6 months. He said to have a couple more PT sessions a couple weeks apart  and that there is no need to see him again. I am very happy with how everything has went this far and am very optimistic about the future.