Minor surgery

[Slobberchops]

I found out yesterday I'll have to have surgery for Carpal tunnel in my left hand,it's been numb and tingling now for weeks,and the neurologist confirmed it.
Not looking forward to being 1 handed,won't be able to drive:(do dishesuntil it's all healed up.
Surgery will be in about 4-6 weeks time.

 

[Widges]

Good luck to you. My Mum had this surgery about 8 years ago, they best thing she every had done apparently. Well, besides us 4 kids!!

 

[Austin's Mom]

Good luck with the surgery. I wouldn't mind not being able to do dishes for a while!

 

[hanley]

Sorry to hear about your surgery, but sending postive vibes your way & I pray all goes well.

 

[Slobberchops]

So thats what you have to do to get out of doing dishes :confused: Sounds a little drastic to me Good luck, hope everything goes well.

I wish I'd thought of it years ago,I can see DH insisting on paper plates for the short term

 

[WAT]

Carpal tunnel? So that is what happens after 4500+ posts on Boxerworld?
Just kidding! Hope all goes well with your surgery!

 

[DiverDiva]

Feel Good vibes are heading your way from Minnesota. My mother and my sister have had the sugery and it's incovenient but it sure helps.

 

[SweetCody]

Good luck with your surgery, you will be in our thoughts 4-6 weeks from now. Everyone I've ever known that has gotten this surgery has been so happy they did. Cody sends wiggles.

 

[DianeD]

I just had this surgery (called open release) which severs the transverse carpal ligament. I also had the cubital tunnel surgery (anterior submuscular transposition of the ulnar nerve) at the same time in my elbow which also severs a ligament and the ulnar nerve is repositioned.

It's actually a very simple procedure and is usually done under local anesthesia and a HEAVY sedative. It has worked wonders for my right arm and hand and I will be getting the same surgeries next Wednesday on my left arm. I will finally be relieved from waking up every night with no feeling in my left arm!

As for setting you back, I had to go to my college classes the next day after the surgery. Yes, it was uncomfortable and I couldn't write (I took pictures of board notes), but bypassed the pain meds that morning so I could drive. The pain from the surgery could last 6 months (in the palm from the severed ligament). I had the surgery in February and it literally got better every day. My pain is completely gone now!

Good luck with the surgery. I'll let you know how my second one goes next week!

 

[Slobberchops]

I just had this surgery (called open release) which severs the transverse carpal ligament. I also had the cubital tunnel surgery (anterior submuscular transposition of the ulnar nerve) at the same time in my elbow which also severs a ligament and the ulnar nerve is repositioned.

It's actually a very simple procedure and is usually done under local anesthesia and a HEAVY sedative. It has worked wonders for my right arm and hand and I will be getting the same surgeries next Wednesday on my left arm. I will finally be relieved from waking up every night with no feeling in my left arm!

As for setting you back, I had to go to my college classes the next day after the surgery. Yes, it was uncomfortable and I couldn't write (I took pictures of board notes), but bypassed the pain meds that morning so I could drive. The pain from the surgery could last 6 months (in the palm from the severed ligament). I had the surgery in February and it literally got better every day. My pain is completely gone now!

Good luck with the surgery. I'll let you know how my second one goes next week!

Thanks for the info Dianne,I haven't spoken with the surgeon yet,my appointment with him isn't until 4th August.that's the only problem with not having private health cover......