I have all the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel but my problem originates in my neck at my Brachial plexus. I have numb shoulders and a streak of numbness all the way into both hands. Mine is not correctable by surgery because of the complexity of the Brachial plexus. They say surgery might help the pain but it would probably make the other problems worst.The nerves are starving for a supply of blood and are slowly dieing. This causes progressive weakness in my hands and arms that will get worst over time. I have been through the EMG and conduction test way to many times. Good luck on you surgery. If it can be corrected go for it.