Carpal Tunnel? Update post 14!!!! Help?

[Grace]

I met with the surgeon this morning. I am scheduled for surgery Friday November 16. I will be taking the 16-23 off from job number 1, and the 2 weekends in the middle off from job number 2. My question for those who have had the surgery: does that seem like enough time?

So how did your surgery and recovery go?

I had my left hand done this morning, and wiil have the right one done in the fall.

[pomtzu]

So how did your surgery and recovery go?

I had my left hand done this morning, and wiil have the right one done in the fall.

I had my right done about 15 years ago - piece of cake! Surgery was on a Thursday or Friday, and I was back to my computer job on Monday - in a splint. But it was so uncomfortable to work in, and I couldn't write or even read my own writing, that I just took it off at work. Don't remember of any problems from doing that.

[kokopup]

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.

[Trinityagain]

My surgery went fine and I have had no problems at all since then. The first one was November 2007 and the second was May 2008. And with the second one I also had another trigger thumb released....yeah I'm a glutton for punishment.....I recommend it to anyone who is even considering it. The recovery is a heck of a lot easier to get thru than the pain/numbness from the condition itself in my opinion...

[RedHedd]

I had carpal tunnel surgery last year - best thing I've done for myself in a long time. I highly recommend it. Mine was a small, endoscopic surgery. Scar is less than 1/2" long and almost invisible. Am considering having the other hand done too. Down time was minimal - no more numbness and tingling while driving or drying my hair and I can use my hand without pain!

[Grace]

Nice to hear all the good news. The splint is driving me nuts when typing - and I have to wear it until Thursday!

I had the traditional surgery - not the scope. I have absolutely NO pain. It's just awkward.

[Medusa]

I know 3 people who have had the surgery. One says it's the best thing she ever did, one said it's the worst and the other said she went out to lunch after the surgery and could easily hold and control the utensils. So I guess it boils down to your surgeon's skills maybe?