Carpal tunnel syndrome

[stevie619]

Hi im going into have a Carpal tunnel syndrome op in the morning, im really nervous about it as i dont know what to expect, Was just wondering if anyone has had it done and what goes on. Im right pantsing it so any help would be greatfull thank u

[Maydup]

Can't help Stevie, but knowing what its like waiting to go into hospital, I just want to wish you well and assure you that its never as bad as the waiting.
Hope it all goes well.

[marval]

I have had it done, there is nothing to worry about. I had it done under a local anaesthetic, it only took about 20 minutes. There was no pain and after I was given a cup of tea and two biscuits. Then I went home, it was bandaged just for a few days. I hope it goes alright for you, try not to worry too much.

[mazie]

Anything's better than CTS stevie. The lady at my local M&S had both of hers done and she's a different person. You'll be fine. I had it when I was pregnant with my first and it's one of the worst thing I've ever experienced. I was ready to chop the ends of my fingers off, the pressure was so great..

[stevie619]

If u dont mind me asking how long where you off work ? I do alot of restoration work on boats, and sailing. Its my right hand im having done, just wanted a ruff idea.

[mazie]

Give us an update when you get home stevie...and all the best for tomorrow x

[JoolsTwo]

I had my right hand done many moons ago - I seem to remember being unable to do a lot for around 2 weeks. try google see if they can give you a more recent estimate on the time you would need to be off work. I know the op worked - I'd been in a lot of pain and wasn't sleeping because of the pain. So well worth having it done. Mine was done under general anisthetic but I know they tend to use local anisthetic now. Well worth having it done and I don't think I had a lot of pain after the op. All the best for tomorrow - I know you won't need it.

[rowanwitch]

time off depends on what you do for a living...
If you drive...wait until the stitches are out plus a couple of days... if you use a keyboard I'd wait a bit longer maybe a couple of weeks
otherwise so long as you are able to keep the wound clean and dry a couple of days should do it

[brenda]

My other half had this done 4 years ago , nothing to worry about -- hurts a bit after the op and there is a need for physio. All well now.You will be ok trust me .

[granny grump]

Had mine done about 4 years ago stevie - made a heck of a difference. LH took longer to heal than RH and the scar wa stender for quite some time. Op itself was no problem Because it was under local anaesthetic I had a right laugh with the theatre staff they were brilliant talked none stop which makes a real difference.

Hope everything went ok