I’m day 3 after surgery and I feel great. Best decision I made in a long time. Sleep is way better. Not waking up shaking my hand with pain. And I’m doing stuff around the house. Can’t wait to fully heal and get my other hand done.
@@Misc-s5n still feeling good honestly. I am no longer waking up in the middle of the night shaking my hands and I am back to work using my hands and using hand tools and everything else. Definitely the best decision I made in my life getting the surgery.
@@adayinthelife2052 i heard theres a chance a person can get carpal tunnel again. even after having surgery. so keep taking care of it and do your stretches and not overuse. just trying to be helpful
I am having bilateral in two weeks and have been worried about the post-opt functionality. Thank you so much!!! I am glad my husband took the day off to help! ❤️
How are you doing now, 4 years later? Are your hands truly asymptomatic? Do you work out or have a physical job or play an instrument - or basically do anything that would truly test the surgery ability to heal in a performance-based situation?
@@matthewdomanico1741 hi! And yes, I am truly asymptomatic. I do work out lifting weights and have no problem. My functionality was amazing so soon after my surgery, almost immediately I had relief from my symptoms. I healed quickly. I was a stock manager when I got my surgery so I needed to work lifting heavy boxes and such. I hope this helps!
I’m crying watching your video. my anxiety is thru the roof 😖! I’m scheduled for surgery next week Tuesday, thank you for posting !!!!!😢😢😢😢🥺 GOD bless you
This is a super helpful video! I just had the surgery yesterday on both hands and I feel like everything you’ve said is exactly how it’s going with me! Just wish I would have seen this video before the surgery so I could of had a better mind set because you really eased my mind with this!!
My caregiver had surgery on both her hands and she said it was the worse experience she ever had because she couldn't do most simple things that you do everyday. She had to have her children and husband clean her when she used the restroom and her everyday chores. She does not recommend doing both hands at the same time.
I hope your surgery was a success. I think most people have it done with a local anesthetic only. I was put out and intubated, but the surgery helped me A LOT. Good luck for your recovery.
Thank you!! Wonderful and honest. Having both done in 10 days. I wonder how much things have changed in 3 years. They told me this morning that I would have Tramidol. You have eased my mind a great deal!
My surgeon wouldn’t let me get both done at the same time. I’m jealous lol. Got my right hand done Monday and already feel a huge difference and don’t feel too bad at all. No real pain and looking forward to getting my left hand done.
Hello Paul from England just watched your stream on utube day 1 and found it very informative I should have had my right hand done today 25th April 2024 but the surgeon cancelled it at the last moment so I now have to wait. But loving your streaming and watching them over again thank you ❤xx
It's now dec.2020 and I'm having my surgery next week..I so appreciate you for posting your journey. I'm actually looking forward for mine. I hope at this point your feeling well! Thanks again you were very helpful!
The surgery helped so much!! But you have to do more after to fix the other problems that started the carpal tunnel to begin with. I’m currently doing physical therapy fir my hands, arms, and shoulders. It’s helped so much with muscle tightness and taught me how to stretch and strengthen my hands.
I had my carpal tunnel surgery 12/30/20. It's 1/15/21 and my hand is very painful. 3 Fingers are completely numb as is my palm. And horrible shooting pain up through my fingers.
I wonder how you guys are doing now post op all these years later? Are your hands truly asymptomatic? Do you do anything physical like work out or plan an instrument or have a physical job that would truly test the ability of surgery to "cure" you in a long term performance-based way? I hope someone will answer.
I know this is an older vid, but your experience was a bit different than mine. I had them done 3 weeks apart. Right hand was fairly good, but fair bit of pain. I wasn’t able to take anything strong for pain (upsets my stomach) so was quite sore. I had good range of motion after about 5 days. Left hand was done 3 weeks after along with 2 trigger finger releases all at once. That hand is still very sore and swollen after a month now. I was able to go back to work this week doing carpentry. I dealt with this condition for almost 20 years and even with some pain it’s one of the best thing’s I’ve done. Glad you had such a great outcome.
your situation was very similar to mine i was offered to do both on same day , i declined and did them three weeks apart , for me the right decision my main reason not doing both was due the sanitary conditions i can do everything with one hand but nothing with no hands lol
@@angelJ5820I’m almost 2 years out and feel great. Recovery time was about 3 weeks per hand. Absolutely no trace of the carpal tunnel. Strength and dexterity are almost 100%. Best move I made. Good luck to you 😊
Great video. Very helpful. I want to get this done. Looks like a cake walk compared to what I've already been through. I'm going to watch the rest of your videos. Thanks for posting this!
@@amandanorris6616 It's gone just fine. Minimal pain. No swelling in my fingers. It was stitched, gauze and a splint then wrapped with an ace bandage. A week out today, saw the Dr. Healing nicely. No pain unless I use it too much. I'm in a bandaid and a splint now. Thanks for asking! Happy Healing!
Can’t believe you had them both done at once. Very brave of you 😊 I know this is a old video but I’m now on the waiting list due to Covid to have the surgery done on my right hand. I’m very nervous about having it done but I’m sure I’ll be fine. Watching this made me feel a bit at ease with it. Did the surgery help you ?
@@amandanorris6616 glad your happy with how your surgery went. Luckily I’ve not had to wait that long since being on the waiting list. My surgery is booked in for the 10th of November. So not long to go now ☺️
This is the best video on You Tube. Thank you for make it as Comprenhensive as possible. The videos I have found are so lame when it comes to explaining the post op. My question was what can and cannot do? I was told night to help anyone to get up. No opening the fridge. That was it. I soon realize that pain as a tell tail and common sense to avoid injury. Thank you so much for recording this video and posting it. Edit: I had the same experience as yours. My fingers gained mobility right way but no opening the refrigerator door allowed. This is a very delicate recovery as the tendon recovery is a long process. The tendon can be compared to a wet noodle during the recovery process. It’s is a very simple surgery but the post op care and recovery takes time. Patients need to be extra careful. No pulling period.
05/2/2024 had Carfold tunnel and elbow surgery at the same time, and after surgery, I was swollen, but I had no pain at all,and today I got my stitches removed. Now it's time to heal.
Omg, I just had the surgery. I had my left hand done. I was fully awake and conscious through the whole procedure. The injections to numb the area was painful but after a minute or so it all went dead. The operation took about 10 minutes from start to finish. Hope you’ve had a speedy recovery
I had about 8 tiny injections along my palm, hurt but not that bad, Dr. stated that the one injection was more painful than multiple. Put my earbuds in & cranked the music! Shortest surgery ever! The stitches are the most annoying as I've pulled them a couple times, 1x stretching my arm putting on my shirt, felt like I pulled it out...hubby said, no way, haven't looked, getting them out May 5, surgery was April 19. Ice & elevate 1st 3 days & you'll be fine. Then stretches to keep scar tissue at bay! Actually looking forward to doing my right hand in June. Stay well
I had surgery for carpal on right hand with also 2 trigger finger surgery and now a year later I had left carpal surgery with 1 trigger finger release, both carpel at same time, nope not for me. I did both surgeries wide awake, only nerve block because of history with afibb. They didn't give me anything to relax, so I took one 7.5 hydrocodone early, so I felt pretty good 🎉🎉
I really enjoyed your video. I’m going in for my second steroid injection on both wrist on 7-9. After that I will have surgery I’m sure because my surgeon said on my first visit that my CT was so advanced that I had developed tennis elbow. And yes, the pain. Oh girl, it’s bad. I’m a paralegal and have been doing the same type of wk for 25 years so that’s what caused mine but I can’t live like this. My surgeon told me that normally they don’t give steroid injections but every 6 months with a cap I’m sure. The 9th will be my second round in 9 weeks. So here we go. Thanks for this, I needed it because I plan to have both mine done at the same time. Amy
I’m so happy you enjoyed this video!! Good luck to you on your surgery! I do an office tyke job now and type a ton and I do okay, I stop and stretch several times throughout my shift.
Wow both hands done! Having a difficult time with my right hand done. I had the left hand done in April and came back fast! Still in pain and its difficult ti do s lot of things!
I had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery and my experience was a lot different from yours. You didn't say which type of surgery you had so that might be a factor. I also am much older than you and have heart problems. Along with ct, I also had a trigger finger that needed surgery. It took me several tries before I found a doctor that would do all 3 at the same time. No IVs in my arms, just 1 that went into a vein in my foot. My surgery was open with general anesthesia and took 1 hour. I had surgery at 9 am and my hands remained numb until the next day. As you did, I set an alarm to take my pain med every 6 hours to stay ahead of the pain. I felt much better on day 2 and was able to use my hands more and do hand exercises although when I felt pain, not just discomfort, I would let my hands rest and not push it. My biggest worry was not the surgery but the self care during recovery. I just moved to the town where I live with my son so no one to help out with dressing, toilet and bathing. I did some prep work ahead of time. I wore pull-over housedresses for several days and nights then zip in the front bras. The housedresses made it easy to raise up when using the toilet. I bought toilet wipes and was able to cover my hand/wrap with that and wipe myself after urinating. There are also scented wet wipes that I used to clean myself until I could shower. I prepared and/or bought food I could easily hold between two hands and eat and disposable coffee cups that were lightweight and the lid was easy to put on. I, too, have no regrets over getting all surgeries done at once.
Yes I just had carptunel surgery been abt 2 weeks and as you said I wouldn't wish this on anyone because it really hurts but I'm still having pain nothing like it was but it still hurts but I do knw its the healing pain but thats the one hand because ive got to do the other one, so bless anyone that has to go through this,🙏
I was really worried about this surgery but after watching your video I feel very confident that I will be just fine! I’ve already has the nerve test that confirmed I do have carpal tunnel syndrome bi-laterally so now I just need to get with a specialist who I can trust. Thank you for your video. On a side note, I have a cousin named Amanda and it’s weird how much you two look alike lol.
Thank you for your video. I've put the surgery off for almost a year because I'm alone except for the spouse, and I'm his caregiver. I need both hands and both feet surgeries and being a caregiver means I can't be out of commission. My daughter is coming from out of state to help me. She's a nanny, so she only has her vacation time. (If it was critical, she would be here any time). I didn't want to burden her vacation with my problem, but she's being the boss of me about this. Lol I appreciate you for sharing your experience. I'm 73, but like you, I don't get all whiny and helpless just because I have an excuse. I have to get one hand done at a time because of my circumstances. Hopefully, after the first is done, I'll be able to see what I'm dealing with in my recovery needs. I've also researched and UA-cam'ed this extensively. My goodness! Some videos make it look and sound like a full-on amputation! Scared me! I hope you are quickly up and running and feeling great relief.
Love your attitude!!! Getting a bi-lateral one done on June 29th. I said the same thing ....I'm not coming back for a second surgery....so get it done and be done with it
The numbness in both hands kept me from sleeping at night, affecting my quality of life. My IV was placed in the top of my foot, I was put to sleep and my bi-lateral procedure was done 8 days ago. Stitches come out tomorrow.
Thank you for making these VDO. You are so breve. I am going to have the surgery soon on my right hand, but I m so scared. I hope I will not have pain like you.
You’re like me. I watch videos on UA-cam and TikTok on the procedure I’m about to get. In addition to Facebook groups. Thank you so much for this video. I’m so scared but I’m sure I’ll get through it.
Thanks for the video,I struggle with carpal tunnel for 13 years I kept putting it off because I do hair but enough is enough so I'm having my right hand done november7th and left hand November 21st my doc said he is gonna put me out
@@sheikaamor4489 get it done tell them you want general anesthesia that way your knocked out and won’t feel a thing my hands look great there are no marks my only issue is that my carpal tunnel came back but my hands felt great once they healed
You know, I asked them if I could get both of them done at the same time. My doctor would not do it. I’m kind of glad now that I didn’t because I also got my knee done the same time I got my hand done. I got a meniscus repair on my right knee and carpal tunnel release on my left hand. I’m planning on scheduling my next surgery as soon as I’m fully recovered from this one for my right hand and my left knee. I worked at FedEx for almost 6 years and it’s very physically damaging on the body. I’m thinking about going to school to get a job that won’t be so bad on my body but you go girl
I had operation on the left hand and going to have it done on my right tomorrow. My left is not that good, I had some muscle waste and now after a few months I feel the problem is coming back. My doctor was the best. I think I left it too late I think. I hope the right one would be okay.
I’ve got a bidet on the toilet so I’m good. I’m having shoulder surgery and just found out I have to have both hand worked on soon, not a year from now but within a couple months. Not looking forward to this.
I just had my second one done yesterday,the first one on my right hand actually damaged the nerves completely in the palm and now I am left with 24 seven pain and burning the Doctor Who did the surgery said he’s never seen anything like it. I’ve been to the neurologist they don’t have a clue of what happened it was just a fluke, freak surgery unfortunately, I can already feel the burning in my left palm as well. I’m gonna cross my fingers and hope the same doesn’t happen because I’m right handed and now I have no use of my right hand, except for the three fingers and thumb. I hope your surgery went well for you. I know it’s been a few years. ❤
Ty so much. I'm supposed to have carpal tunnel surgery on Nov 21 2023. Ik this is an older video but very helpful. I'm so nervous don't wanna feel anything at all.
Good video I had my right hand done ,there is no way I can use that hand to wipe for about 4 weeks. Left hand done 4 weeks after. Everyone is different. I am amazed how she is moving those hands. Best of luck
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I HAVE BEEN PUTTING THIS OFF FOR 6 YRS NOW. I GO TO ORTHOPEDIC DR TODAY. WISH ME LUCK!!! ALSO IT HELPS TO TAKE ADVISE FROM A COWBOYS FAN ALSO.. #COWBOYNATION
Hi just watch this Sept 6th 2023. I’ve been getting shots for a while and so scared to do the surgery. But my hands have been so bad I can’t even hold my phone. Thank you for this video
I did both of mine at the same time years ago it was a little rough at first best way to do it only one healing time. I was awake during mine but sedated. Easiest surgery that I ever had. Now I’m healing up from a total knee replacement the carpal tunnel was a piece of cake compared to that.
This is NOT the norm. Had my right hand done two days ago. The amount of pain I had the first night and throughout the second day was bad. Thank god for the meds. Can’t even imagine having both hands hurt that bad. I want people to know it’s not this easy but it will definitely pay off. I would NEVER recommend both hands done together. Good luck y’all!
Omg this is the worst pain ever. I can’t even wipe my behind. Symptoms were only at night, but it’s all day every day. My PA wants me to do an EMG test then surgery. My anxiety is through the roof from the pain. I can’t wait to have the surgery. I’m at the point where I’m ready to chop my hand off myself😭
@@2liveproductions132 funny I was around 20 going on 21 when I typed this. But I’d you haven’t gotten surgery yet. Doctors are most likely gonna get everything before surgery like medication or some sort of treatment. Right now that’s what they’re doing. Carpal tunnel sucks huh
@@theders8590 it sure does suck I got mine from gaming a lot over the years and It’s something I love to do but now I can’t do it all. What made your carpal tunnel come on ? And yea I was told I didn’t need surgery yet but at the time I felt like I wanted it cuz of my pain
I'm having mine done next week however I'll be awake and watching them cut😂 I've been awake for a couple of minor surgeries in the past and I love watching so.... Here goes😅
I had my right hand done first. Only had freezing. I felt everything happening during surgery but no pain. It took all about 20 mins including stitches. I was told to keep my hand elevated above my heart for 48hrs and I only took one advil after the freezing started to wear off about 8 hrs later to ease the pain which was tolerable but to be more comfortable I took it. I also did some finger exercises right away to keep things moving. The fingers were stiff surprisingly while doing the exercises. I still do them at 4 weeks. Then the morning of the 5th day I was allowed to take the bandages off. Honestly I had trouble wiping with bandage off so I used my left hand for about 3 weeks. Using right hand for wiping now and find wrist still sore during wiping it's been 4 weeks now. Just taking it easy there. Not sure I would like to get both at the same time. I like being to have one hand to still do regular stuff. I am getting left hand done in June. I have had NO carpel tunnel symptoms since the surgery very happy I did the surgery. I have had carpal tunnel for 24 yrs. I can sleep through the night now. Makes me wanna cry that I can finally sleep..left hand is not as bad but still getting it done as there are symptoms there just not as bad. TIP I have been wearing a sports bra to make it easier. Also yes if you have any prescription bottles may need help opening those. So plan ahead with that.
I am having my carpal tunnel surgery in a week and one day so I'm looking forward to it because This pain is severely unbearable I can't sleep or be in peace without pain
I had my surgeryn12/30/2020..its now 1/15/2021 and my 3 fingers are completely numb..shooting pain up through my fingers and fingers very stiff. And my palm is very sore and numb
I'm having bilateral in Dec. A little concerned. I'm a nurse and we are difficult patients because...we know too much ;) Also though, I'm single and live alone :( Friends are offering to help, but still. Wiping, etc. I'm type I diabetic as well, so doing the insulin and such. I was encouraged to do them bilaterally. My deductible is super high which stinks but thankful I'll be getting it. I live in the beautiful garden state, NJ which means it's constant clean up with weeds in summer, leafs in fall, snow in winter and it's mountainous/hills. So, I need my hands. Single homeowner. And I'm year over due. Thank you.
@Jennifer - Your situation sounds somewhat similar to mine. Single homeowner in Maryland, work in Delaware, super high deductible, counting on friend to take me. One difference is I'm only having the right hand done. I had the left done in 2012. I'm scheduled for this Friday the 22nd. Well best wishes. You will be fine.
Just had right done on 12th. Gotta say not bad at all. I have MS so I know I couldn't do both at the same time. Everything went great. Swelling worst part for me.
My physician won't do bilaterals on his patients so it doesn't affect quality of life. I'm glad since it was challenge to use the restroom and to bathe. Great video though!
Sometimes I wake up not feeling my hands at all and I feel like they’re gonna explode totally numb and they get better when I get up,but every time I try to do jewerly sitting down my hands will get numb and I can’t do anything like arts and craft I mean I’m really thinking about getting the surgery😢
I had one wrist done and I’m in New Zealand,no premeds all done wide awake with a local injection,wasn’t the most pleasant,wish I’d had some form of medication.
After 2 years how do you feel now. I had both done a week ago not to bad except went to bathroom and stich popped while wiping. Lol but it never opened. Just wondering how long before you got full feeling back.
Thank you for making these videos!!! I just started this one, and I’m going watch all them (having a marathon of your videos) I am getting my right hand done next Tuesday. How long should you wait until you get the other hand done?
Hi Jessie! Thanks for watching my videos. I did both my hands at once. But I would certainly say you could have your other one done around 3 to 4 weeks after the first. Its such a cake walk. Don't be worried about anything.
I can't believe you had both hands done, I had my left hand done and the pain is something to deal with I think I'm going to wait 2 years hopefully before I get the right hand done
This is so funny I just got a Carpal tunnel and a tricker finger fixed, on my right hand, this Friday. And the hole freaking day, I was twiddling my nose just like you. 🤗 hello morfine.
I’m having surgery on both hands this Wednesday. Thank you sharing, I was having doubts of doing two one time, but I was suffering for 8 yrs. Too a both where I can’t cut a tomato.
Thanks for the info Amanda . I'm a musician (guitarist) who has to work 50+ being a concrete finisher every week lol All jokes aside I am struggling with carpal tunnel as I type . My insurance don't kick in till the end of October . I'm going to try and finish the year out till Christmas . We get laid off in the wintertime . I'm scared to have this done cause of the uncertainty . I'm always afraid they are going to under medicate me and I'm going to wake up during surgery . But carpal tunnel is making life suck right now . My hands are always asleep when I wake up . I'm the only one allowed to sleep dammit !!! LOL Thanks for the insight :)
Hi! OMG! I'm sorry for the waited response. I didn't realize I had comments on my videos. My phone has not been logged in. How are you doing now? Still struggling? Or did you have the surgery.
I had my right CTunnel, in October, took until last month or so to heal. But I have Fibromyalgia so all pain is magnified, and I have a high tolerance to pain meds. In Australia thanks to them trying to catch up on “elective” surgeries coz of Covid, so we had the joy of here’s your local aesthetic, and just don’t look. My surgeon did give a dose of 12 hour local, decided as soon as he found out I had Fibro. That both helped and was also a hinderance, as I live alone, toilet was hard, changing clothes almost impossible.. and because I have a choice of walker or crutches to get around. Waiting for the left one now, hopefully not another 2.75 years to get booked in?? Coz it will be mid way through 2026/7. ❤😂😅😊
How severe were your symptoms before the surgery because I’m supposed to be having mine on the 12th and I’m really considering just getting both done and over with but I don’t have anyone to help me that’s the only thing and I’m a CNA in the hospital so I push and pull more than 100 pounds, so I’m gonna be out for like three weeks But I was wondering if you ever had that sensation where it felt like your hands were on fire in the middle of the night because that’s been the worst of the worst symptom for me. Also, did you ever get like cortical steroid injections and if so, how many cause I got quite a few within like a year I had four or five.
Thank You I’m waiting to get mine done watching plenty of video happen to see yours still have to have test done on right hand had done left hand before got surgery done on it right started acting up 👍🏾
I just did my left yesterday. I do not recommend bi-lateral and neither did my Doc. it's hard enough dealing with that huge bandage on your hand and although your fingers are quite mobile your entire hand is limited. For example you don't want to put too much pressure on the surgical site so opening a bottle water, opening food packages to cook, washing your hands, everyday things we do with our hands we take for granted etc. are all very awkward. You are not allowed to lift anything more than 5 lbs for two weeks and with two hands on the mead you'll need a lot more help doing simple tasks. I also heard you'll need help wiping your ass as she even had trouble wiping the front part. Probably not a good idea filming this and telling us how easy and wonderful it all is when you are on narcotics but I appreciate the video. to that end any surgery sucks, as you have to get a pre-opp exam, get stuck with needles in both hands (right was IV, left was pain meds) take time off of work etc. I agree it's not knee replacement surgery or brain surgery but it's still surgery.
I had my right hand done two days ago. This is more of an inconvenience than anything else, I am right handed, but it was the one that was bothering me the most. I wouldn’t dream of having a spouse or my boyfriend wipe my rear end. But that’s just me. My doctor told me to keep my bandages on for two weeks. I wonder why yours get to come off in three days? Either way, I hope that your surgery is a success! I will get my left hand done later this year. But for anybody who is questioning whether to do it or not, I say do it! I dealt with this for 20 years and am now just doing something about it.Best of luck to all of you who have had it done and any of you who are thinking about having it done!
I'm getting ready to do this surgery next month I am suffering and mine is extreme I wake up every night multiple times a night have to get up shake the hand it's in pain, I was able to manage it for a very long time but boy when that pain started I said it's enough time to get this crap fixed. This video 6 years old though and they do it in the office now and I do not believe that you get put to sleep they said I'd be awake.
I know about the pain. I actually had to quite my job because my carpel tunnel was in both hands. My right hand was worst than the left. And I just had surgery on Wednesday. I'm so glad I got it done.
This makes me feel better. I’m only 20 lol and it’s in both my hands. I don’t want to quit my job or stop playing the guitar. I’ve been curious about the surgery and people say you can be put to sleep or at least be number to the pains which makes me feel better
I’m day 3 after surgery and I feel great. Best decision I made in a long time. Sleep is way better. Not waking up shaking my hand with pain. And I’m doing stuff around the house. Can’t wait to fully heal and get my other hand done.
hey man how are things going with your hands? anymore numbness? been a year now hasnt it?
@@Misc-s5n still feeling good honestly. I am no longer waking up in the middle of the night shaking my hands and I am back to work using my hands and using hand tools and everything else. Definitely the best decision I made in my life getting the surgery.
@@adayinthelife2052 i heard theres a chance a person can get carpal tunnel again. even after having surgery. so keep taking care of it and do your stretches and not overuse. just trying to be helpful
@@Misc-s5n thanks definitely appreciate it. I’ve heard the same thing so yeah I am definitely careful not to overuse my hands like I used to do.
It's been over a year... How are your hands? Are they really asymptomatic? What things can't you do? Pushups? I hope you're around to share
I am having bilateral in two weeks and have been worried about the post-opt functionality. Thank you so much!!! I am glad my husband took the day off to help! ❤️
How are you feeling right now how's your dexterity and your flexibility ? Would you like to join carpal tunnel syndrome support group. Facebook
How are you doing now, 4 years later? Are your hands truly asymptomatic? Do you work out or have a physical job or play an instrument - or basically do anything that would truly test the surgery ability to heal in a performance-based situation?
@@matthewdomanico1741 hi! And yes, I am truly asymptomatic. I do work out lifting weights and have no problem. My functionality was amazing so soon after my surgery, almost immediately I had relief from my symptoms. I healed quickly. I was a stock manager when I got my surgery so I needed to work lifting heavy boxes and such. I hope this helps!
How'd it go? I want bilateral, but wasn't sure they'd do it...
I’m crying watching your video. my anxiety is thru the roof 😖! I’m scheduled for surgery next week Tuesday, thank you for posting !!!!!😢😢😢😢🥺 GOD bless you
How it god?
This was so helpful. I’m heading in to see my surgeon in 2.5 weeks so stories like this are very helpful - thank you!!
how was ur surgery? was it worth it?
This is a super helpful video! I just had the surgery yesterday on both hands and I feel like everything you’ve said is exactly how it’s going with me! Just wish I would have seen this video before the surgery so I could of had a better mind set because you really eased my mind with this!!
I cant believe you did em both at the same time! I just did my right and waiting to heal to do my left. Cant imagine doing them both at the same time.
Done mine at the same time
I'm still in awe that she had both hands done. I just had my right hand done and cant imagine not having both hands😳
Hey I did both feet,hammer toe surgery and everybody was shocked,but it was the best thing Ever just get both at the same time if you gonna do it.
Yup. Same here.
How are you feeling right now how's your dexterity and your flexibility ? Would you like to join carpal tunnel syndrome support group. Facebook
My caregiver had surgery on both her hands and she said it was the worse experience she ever had because she couldn't do most simple things that you do everyday. She had to have her children and husband clean her when she used the restroom and her everyday chores. She does not recommend doing both hands at the same time.
thats gross
I had a nerve conduction study. They put electrodes into the top of my hand and applied current. Most painful experience of my life
I hope your surgery was a success. I think most people have it done with a local anesthetic only. I was put out and intubated, but the surgery helped me A LOT. Good luck for your recovery.
Thank you!! Wonderful and honest. Having both done in 10 days. I wonder how much things have changed in 3 years. They told me this morning that I would have Tramidol. You have eased my mind a great deal!
Thank you for sharing. I’m having surgery on hands in August and I’m feeling better about it after watch your video.❤️
My surgeon wouldn’t let me get both done at the same time. I’m jealous lol. Got my right hand done Monday and already feel a huge difference and don’t feel too bad at all. No real pain and looking forward to getting my left hand done.
Hello Paul from England just watched your stream on utube day 1 and found it very informative I should have had my right hand done today 25th April 2024 but the surgeon cancelled it at the last moment so I now have to wait. But loving your streaming and watching them over again thank you ❤xx
It's now dec.2020 and I'm having my surgery next week..I so appreciate you for posting your journey. I'm actually looking forward for mine. I hope at this point your feeling well! Thanks again you were very helpful!
The surgery helped so much!! But you have to do more after to fix the other problems that started the carpal tunnel to begin with. I’m currently doing physical therapy fir my hands, arms, and shoulders. It’s helped so much with muscle tightness and taught me how to stretch and strengthen my hands.
I had my carpal tunnel surgery 12/30/20. It's 1/15/21 and my hand is very painful. 3 Fingers are completely numb as is my palm. And horrible shooting pain up through my fingers.
I wonder how you guys are doing now post op all these years later? Are your hands truly asymptomatic? Do you do anything physical like work out or plan an instrument or have a physical job that would truly test the ability of surgery to "cure" you in a long term performance-based way? I hope someone will answer.
I know this is an older vid, but your experience was a bit different than mine. I had them done 3 weeks apart. Right hand was fairly good, but fair bit of pain. I wasn’t able to take anything strong for pain (upsets my stomach) so was quite sore. I had good range of motion after about 5 days. Left hand was done 3 weeks after along with 2 trigger finger releases all at once. That hand is still very sore and swollen after a month now. I was able to go back to work this week doing carpentry. I dealt with this condition for almost 20 years and even with some pain it’s one of the best thing’s I’ve done. Glad you had such a great outcome.
your situation was very similar to mine i was offered to do both on same day , i declined and did them three weeks apart , for me the right decision my main reason not doing both was due the sanitary conditions i can do everything with one hand but nothing with no hands lol
Wow how is everything now? I’m assuming I have to get mine done soon I have to see a specialist
@@angelJ5820I’m almost 2 years out and feel great. Recovery time was about 3 weeks per hand. Absolutely no trace of the carpal tunnel. Strength and dexterity are almost 100%.
Best move I made. Good luck to you 😊
@@mikebadolato6572 that’s great to hear and thank you 😊
@@mikebadolato6572 your pfp is the cutest 🐈
Great video. Very helpful. I want to get this done. Looks like a cake walk compared to what I've already been through. I'm going to watch the rest of your videos. Thanks for posting this!
I'm so sorry for my late response. My Iphone wasnt logged into my youtube and I didn't realize it. Hows it going with the carpal tunnel?
@@amandanorris6616 It's gone just fine. Minimal pain. No swelling in my fingers. It was stitched, gauze and a splint then wrapped with an ace bandage. A week out today, saw the Dr. Healing nicely. No pain unless I use it too much. I'm in a bandaid and a splint now. Thanks for asking! Happy Healing!
Can’t believe you had them both done at once. Very brave of you 😊 I know this is a old video but I’m now on the waiting list due to Covid to have the surgery done on my right hand. I’m very nervous about having it done but I’m sure I’ll be fine. Watching this made me feel a bit at ease with it. Did the surgery help you ?
I am still so happy that I had the surgery. My hands feel so good.
@@amandanorris6616 glad your happy with how your surgery went. Luckily I’ve not had to wait that long since being on the waiting list. My surgery is booked in for the 10th of November. So not long to go now ☺️
how did surgery go? hows ur hand? r u glad you did it?
This is the best video on You Tube. Thank you for make it as Comprenhensive as possible. The videos I have found are so lame when it comes to explaining the post op. My question was what can and cannot do?
I was told night to help anyone to get up. No opening the fridge. That was it. I soon realize that pain as a tell tail and common sense to avoid injury. Thank you so much for recording this video and posting it.
Edit: I had the same experience as yours. My fingers gained mobility right way but no opening the refrigerator door allowed. This is a very delicate recovery as the tendon recovery is a long process. The tendon can be compared to a wet noodle during the recovery process. It’s is a very simple surgery but the post op care and recovery takes time. Patients need to be extra careful. No pulling period.
Great to hear other guy video we’re wa wah kind of scary! Thanks!!! Best of luck to you have a great holiday
This was so helpful. Had my EMG test done today and I may need to have the surgery because it’s moderate Carpal Tunnel. Thank You for sharing.
05/2/2024 had Carfold tunnel and elbow surgery at the same time, and after surgery, I was swollen, but I had no pain at all,and today I got my stitches removed. Now it's time to heal.
Omg, I just had the surgery.
I had my left hand done. I was fully awake and conscious through the whole procedure. The injections to numb the area was painful but after a minute or so it all went dead. The operation took about 10 minutes from start to finish. Hope you’ve had a speedy recovery
Me, the needle injected in palm of hand, can i tell you, It hurt like HELL!! .. NO words to describe. Hell 😭
Omg this makes me so nervous! Did you feel anything after that?
@@sammy5714 oh no!!!! I’m freaking out now
I had about 8 tiny injections along my palm, hurt but not that bad, Dr. stated that the one injection was more painful than multiple. Put my earbuds in & cranked the music! Shortest surgery ever! The stitches are the most annoying as I've pulled them a couple times, 1x stretching my arm putting on my shirt, felt like I pulled it out...hubby said, no way, haven't looked, getting them out May 5, surgery was April 19. Ice & elevate 1st 3 days & you'll be fine. Then stretches to keep scar tissue at bay! Actually looking forward to doing my right hand in June. Stay well
I had surgery for carpal on right hand with also 2 trigger finger surgery and now a year later I had left carpal surgery with 1 trigger finger release, both carpel at same time, nope not for me. I did both surgeries wide awake, only nerve block because of history with afibb. They didn't give me anything to relax, so I took one 7.5 hydrocodone early, so I felt pretty good 🎉🎉
I had surgery with my right hand still I'm pain my left hand wake my up at night
I really enjoyed your video. I’m going in for my second steroid injection on both wrist on 7-9. After that I will have surgery I’m sure because my surgeon said on my first visit that my CT was so advanced that I had developed tennis elbow. And yes, the pain. Oh girl, it’s bad. I’m a paralegal and have been doing the same type of wk for 25 years so that’s what caused mine but I can’t live like this. My surgeon told me that normally they don’t give steroid injections but every 6 months with a cap I’m sure. The 9th will be my second round in 9 weeks. So here we go. Thanks for this, I needed it because I plan to have both mine done at the same time. Amy
I’m so happy you enjoyed this video!! Good luck to you on your surgery! I do an office tyke job now and type a ton and I do okay, I stop and stretch several times throughout my shift.
Wow both hands done! Having a difficult time with my right hand done. I had the left hand done in April and came back fast! Still in pain and its difficult ti do s lot of things!
I had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery and my experience was a lot different from yours. You didn't say which type of surgery you had so that might be a factor. I also am much older than you and have heart problems. Along with ct, I also had a trigger finger that needed surgery. It took me several tries before I found a doctor that would do all 3 at the same time. No IVs in my arms, just 1 that went into a vein in my foot. My surgery was open with general anesthesia and took 1 hour. I had surgery at 9 am and my hands remained numb until the next day. As you did, I set an alarm to take my pain med every 6 hours to stay ahead of the pain. I felt much better on day 2 and was able to use my hands more and do hand exercises although when I felt pain, not just discomfort, I would let my hands rest and not push it.
My biggest worry was not the surgery but the self care during recovery. I just moved to the town where I live with my son so no one to help out with dressing, toilet and bathing. I did some prep work ahead of time. I wore pull-over housedresses for several days and nights then zip in the front bras. The housedresses made it easy to raise up when using the toilet. I bought toilet wipes and was able to cover my hand/wrap with that and wipe myself after urinating. There are also scented wet wipes that I used to clean myself until I could shower. I prepared and/or bought food I could easily hold between two hands and eat and disposable coffee cups that were lightweight and the lid was easy to put on.
I, too, have no regrets over getting all surgeries done at once.
Yes I just had carptunel surgery been abt 2 weeks and as you said I wouldn't wish this on anyone because it really hurts but I'm still having pain nothing like it was but it still hurts but I do knw its the healing pain but thats the one hand because ive got to do the other one, so bless anyone that has to go through this,🙏
I was really worried about this surgery but after watching your video I feel very confident that I will be just fine! I’ve already has the nerve test that confirmed I do have carpal tunnel syndrome bi-laterally so now I just need to get with a specialist who I can trust. Thank you for your video. On a side note, I have a cousin named Amanda and it’s weird how much you two look alike lol.
Jaclyn I"m sorry for the delayed response. My phone wasn't logged into my you tube. If I can helpl you with anything let me know.
Hi
Thanks for this I've been scared and nervous out of mind about surgery but you have given me ease I go tomorrow to speak to my surgeon
Never seen them do both hands at once. Thats gotta be soo tough doing daily tasks. Good for you!!!
Thank you for this, I’m going to have surgery on my right hand next Friday and it’s a relief to know it’s not a big deal as far as after surgery goes.
Daniela Fernandes-Smith I wish you the best of luck with your surgery! You will be so happy and it’s a breeze. Don’t worry about a thing.
This was a great, REAL video!! Thank you. I have my nerve test coming up. Btw your nose itched because of the pain pills lol.
Thank you for your video. I've put the surgery off for almost a year because I'm alone except for the spouse, and I'm his caregiver. I need both hands and both feet surgeries and being a caregiver means I can't be out of commission. My daughter is coming from out of state to help me. She's a nanny, so she only has her vacation time. (If it was critical, she would be here any time). I didn't want to burden her vacation with my problem, but she's being the boss of me about this. Lol
I appreciate you for sharing your experience. I'm 73, but like you, I don't get all whiny and helpless just because I have an excuse. I have to get one hand done at a time because of my circumstances. Hopefully, after the first is done, I'll be able to see what I'm dealing with in my recovery needs. I've also researched and UA-cam'ed this extensively. My goodness! Some videos make it look and sound like a full-on amputation! Scared me!
I hope you are quickly up and running and feeling great relief.
Love your attitude!!! Getting a bi-lateral one done on June 29th. I said the same thing ....I'm not coming back for a second surgery....so get it done and be done with it
The numbness in both hands kept me from sleeping at night, affecting my quality of life. My IV was placed in the top of my foot, I was put to sleep and my bi-lateral procedure was done 8 days ago. Stitches come out tomorrow.
Thank you for making these VDO. You are so breve. I am going to have the surgery soon on my right hand, but I m so scared. I hope I will not have pain like you.
OF COURSE YOU WILL HAVE PAIN THAT IS A GI VEN WHY DO YOU THINK THEY GIVE YOU STRONG PAIN KILLERS?
You’re like me. I watch videos on UA-cam and TikTok on the procedure I’m about to get. In addition to Facebook groups. Thank you so much for this video. I’m so scared but I’m sure I’ll get through it.
Hey did you have it done?
Thanks for the great info! Getting bilateral surgery next month . I can't wait 🙏🙏 this pain is awful!
How long was it before you could use a key board?? That's all i do all day at work. . I have to have the nerves elbow done too at same times
Thanks for the video,I struggle with carpal tunnel for 13 years I kept putting it off because I do hair but enough is enough so I'm having my right hand done november7th and left hand November 21st my doc said he is gonna put me out
pretty hazel eyes 40 my mom is a beautician and she was able to get hers turned around by doing acupuncture. I hope your surgery went well.
Omg I’ve been a hairstylist for 20 years and was diagnosed in 2008/09 but have been terrified to have the surgery. It’s to a point that I have to now.
@@sheikaamor4489 get it done tell them you want general anesthesia that way your knocked out and won’t feel a thing my hands look great there are no marks my only issue is that my carpal tunnel came back but my hands felt great once they healed
Thank you for this video..im having an emg done on my dominant (left) hand on the 28th and ive been looking for videos like this :)
Well i had it done ..ive got permanent nerve damage
You know, I asked them if I could get both of them done at the same time. My doctor would not do it. I’m kind of glad now that I didn’t because I also got my knee done the same time I got my hand done. I got a meniscus repair on my right knee and carpal tunnel release on my left hand. I’m planning on scheduling my next surgery as soon as I’m fully recovered from this one for my right hand and my left knee. I worked at FedEx for almost 6 years and it’s very physically damaging on the body. I’m thinking about going to school to get a job that won’t be so bad on my body but you go girl
I had operation on the left hand and going to have it done on my right tomorrow.
My left is not that good, I had some muscle waste and now after a few months I feel the problem is coming back. My doctor was the best. I think I left it too late I think.
I hope the right one would be okay.
How are you feeling right now how's your dexterity and your flexibility ? Would you like to join carpal tunnel syndrome support group. Facebook
I’ve got a bidet on the toilet so I’m good. I’m having shoulder surgery and just found out I have to have both hand worked on soon, not a year from now but within a couple months. Not looking forward to this.
I just had my second one done yesterday,the first one on my right hand actually damaged the nerves completely in the palm and now I am left with 24 seven pain and burning the Doctor Who did the surgery said he’s never seen anything like it. I’ve been to the neurologist they don’t have a clue of what happened it was just a fluke, freak surgery unfortunately, I can already feel the burning in my left palm as well. I’m gonna cross my fingers and hope the same doesn’t happen because I’m right handed and now I have no use of my right hand, except for the three fingers and thumb. I hope your surgery went well for you. I know it’s been a few years. ❤
Ty so much. I'm supposed to have carpal tunnel surgery on Nov 21 2023. Ik this is an older video but very helpful. I'm so nervous don't wanna feel anything at all.
How did the surgery go ?
so how's it going 6 years later? Any pain returned? And did you not get sick coming off the meds
I may need this surgery , how does one use the washroom while in bandages ? Your really Cute ❤😊
Good video
I had my right hand done ,there is no way I can use that hand to wipe for about 4 weeks.
Left hand done 4 weeks after.
Everyone is different.
I am amazed how she is moving those hands.
Best of luck
I'm trying to decide if (simultaneous) bilateral is for me. I didn't catch whether you had endoscopic or open. Thanks for your content
I have to get it done soon and was scared but I feel better now after watching your video. Thank you for your video.
I"m so happy to hear that TT. Let me know if I can answer any more questions for you.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I HAVE BEEN PUTTING THIS OFF FOR 6 YRS NOW. I GO TO ORTHOPEDIC DR TODAY. WISH ME LUCK!!! ALSO IT HELPS TO TAKE ADVISE FROM A COWBOYS FAN ALSO.. #COWBOYNATION
Jennifer Callahan I hope everything went well for you!
Hi just watch this Sept 6th 2023. I’ve been getting shots for a while and so scared to do the surgery. But my hands have been so bad I can’t even hold my phone. Thank you for this video
I did both of mine at the same time years ago it was a little rough at first best way to do it only one healing time. I was awake during mine but sedated. Easiest surgery that I ever had. Now I’m healing up from a total knee replacement the carpal tunnel was a piece of cake compared to that.
Wow ! Both hands! I had my right hand done last week. Thanks for the video
Thank you for posting.
I had biateral carpal tunnel done two months ago..I have no regret for doing the two
Thank you for this!!!!
Getting mine done in February!
This is NOT the norm. Had my right hand done two days ago. The amount of pain I had the first night and throughout the second day was bad. Thank god for the meds. Can’t even imagine having both hands hurt that bad. I want people to know it’s not this easy but it will definitely pay off. I would NEVER recommend both hands done together. Good luck y’all!
Omg this is the worst pain ever. I can’t even wipe my behind. Symptoms were only at night, but it’s all day every day. My PA wants me to do an EMG test then surgery. My anxiety is through the roof from the pain. I can’t wait to have the surgery. I’m at the point where I’m ready to chop my hand off myself😭
Thank you so much for making this! I really appreciate it. I am 17 and get the surgery on my left soon, really appreciate this video :)
Hi katie! Let me know if you have any questions. my phone wasn't logged into my youtube. I wasn't getting the notifications.
O crap I thought I was the youngest to want surgery. How did the surgery go?
@@theders8590 I’m 20 and thought I was the youngest to experience this
@@2liveproductions132 funny I was around 20 going on 21 when I typed this. But I’d you haven’t gotten surgery yet. Doctors are most likely gonna get everything before surgery like medication or some sort of treatment. Right now that’s what they’re doing. Carpal tunnel sucks huh
@@theders8590 it sure does suck I got mine from gaming a lot over the years and It’s something I love to do but now I can’t do it all. What made your carpal tunnel come on ? And yea I was told I didn’t need surgery yet but at the time I felt like I wanted it cuz of my pain
I'm having mine done next week however I'll be awake and watching them cut😂 I've been awake for a couple of minor surgeries in the past and I love watching so.... Here goes😅
I had my right hand done first. Only had freezing. I felt everything happening during surgery but no pain. It took all about 20 mins including stitches. I was told to keep my hand elevated above my heart for 48hrs and I only took one advil after the freezing started to wear off about 8 hrs later to ease the pain which was tolerable but to be more comfortable I took it. I also did some finger exercises right away to keep things moving. The fingers were stiff surprisingly while doing the exercises. I still do them at 4 weeks. Then the morning of the 5th day I was allowed to take the bandages off. Honestly I had trouble wiping with bandage off so I used my left hand for about 3 weeks. Using right hand for wiping now and find wrist still sore during wiping it's been 4 weeks now. Just taking it easy there. Not sure I would like to get both at the same time. I like being to have one hand to still do regular stuff. I am getting left hand done in June. I have had NO carpel tunnel symptoms since the surgery very happy I did the surgery. I have had carpal tunnel for 24 yrs. I can sleep through the night now. Makes me wanna cry that I can finally sleep..left hand is not as bad but still getting it done as there are symptoms there just not as bad. TIP I have been wearing a sports bra to make it easier. Also yes if you have any prescription bottles may need help opening those. So plan ahead with that.
I am having my carpal tunnel surgery in a week and one day so I'm looking forward to it because This pain is severely unbearable I can't sleep or be in peace without pain
I had my surgeryn12/30/2020..its now 1/15/2021 and my 3 fingers are completely numb..shooting pain up through my fingers and fingers very stiff. And my palm is very sore and numb
How are you feeling right now how's your dexterity and your flexibility ? Would you like to join carpal tunnel syndrome support group. Facebook
WHY DIDN'T I FIND U EARLIER? I wish I did the surgery earlier? I suffered too long.😢
Wow, I wish I had your experience! I only had one done and it's been a month and about a week and I am still stiff.
How are you feeling right now how's your dexterity and your flexibility ? Would you like to join carpal tunnel syndrome support group. Facebook
I'm having bilateral in Dec. A little concerned. I'm a nurse and we are difficult patients because...we know too much ;) Also though, I'm single and live alone :( Friends are offering to help, but still. Wiping, etc. I'm type I diabetic as well, so doing the insulin and such. I was encouraged to do them bilaterally. My deductible is super high which stinks but thankful I'll be getting it. I live in the beautiful garden state, NJ which means it's constant clean up with weeds in summer, leafs in fall, snow in winter and it's mountainous/hills. So, I need my hands. Single homeowner. And I'm year over due. Thank you.
@Jennifer - Your situation sounds somewhat similar to mine. Single homeowner in Maryland, work in Delaware, super high deductible, counting on friend to take me. One difference is I'm only having the right hand done. I had the left done in 2012. I'm scheduled for this Friday the 22nd. Well best wishes. You will be fine.
Thank you for sharing! Helpful in my surgery journey!
Just had right done on 12th. Gotta say not bad at all. I have MS so I know I couldn't do both at the same time. Everything went great. Swelling worst part for me.
How long does it take for you to get back to work
My physician won't do bilaterals on his patients so it doesn't affect quality of life. I'm glad since it was challenge to use the restroom and to bathe. Great video though!
Sometimes I wake up not feeling my hands at all and I feel like they’re gonna explode totally numb and they get better when I get up,but every time I try to do jewerly sitting down my hands will get numb and I can’t do anything like arts and craft I mean I’m really thinking about getting the surgery😢
I had one wrist done and I’m in New Zealand,no premeds all done wide awake with a local injection,wasn’t the most pleasant,wish I’d had some form of medication.
After 2 years how do you feel now. I had both done a week ago not to bad except went to bathroom and stich popped while wiping. Lol but it never opened. Just wondering how long before you got full feeling back.
Sometimes feeling doesn't come back, I have a numbness in my thumb.
Thank you for making these videos!!! I just started this one, and I’m going watch all them (having a marathon of your videos)
I am getting my right hand done next Tuesday. How long should you wait until you get the other hand done?
Hi Jessie! Thanks for watching my videos. I did both my hands at once. But I would certainly say you could have your other one done around 3 to 4 weeks after the first. Its such a cake walk. Don't be worried about anything.
Hi Amanda, looks like it's been five years. How are your symptoms now?
Thanks Anna
How long until you were back to normal? Would you recommend the open procedure?
I can't believe you had both hands done, I had my left hand done and the pain is something to deal with
I think I'm going to wait 2 years hopefully before I get the right hand done
thank you for this video. I feel less scared now.
I have to see a specialist regarding my carpal tunnel. It's in both of my hands also. Thanks for making this video hun.
Your very welcome! Thanks for watching. I hope everything goes well for you. Keep me posted!
This is so funny
I just got a Carpal tunnel and a tricker finger fixed, on my right hand, this Friday.
And the hole freaking day, I was twiddling my nose just like you.
🤗 hello morfine.
Totally either morphine or Percocets:))
Hahahh! Thats so funny!
How long was you out of work
Does any body know how long a cortisone injection last with carpal tunnel
We're did you do the surgery? And what was the name of your Surgeon. Thank you.
How did you wipe your but with both hands in cast?
I’m having surgery on both hands this Wednesday. Thank you sharing, I was having doubts of doing two one time, but I was suffering for 8 yrs. Too a both where I can’t cut a tomato.
I’m thinking about both at once…talk me out of it! Problems that you wouldn’t already have one handed?
Thanks for the info Amanda . I'm a musician (guitarist) who has to work 50+ being a concrete finisher every week lol All jokes aside I am struggling with carpal tunnel as I type . My insurance don't kick in till the end of October . I'm going to try and finish the year out till Christmas . We get laid off in the wintertime . I'm scared to have this done cause of the uncertainty . I'm always afraid they are going to under medicate me and I'm going to wake up during surgery . But carpal tunnel is making life suck right now . My hands are always asleep when I wake up . I'm the only one allowed to sleep dammit !!! LOL Thanks for the insight :)
Hi! OMG! I'm sorry for the waited response. I didn't realize I had comments on my videos. My phone has not been logged in. How are you doing now? Still struggling? Or did you have the surgery.
Not for me...be wary.....as it makes all your muscles in that area weak as the support structure in the wrist has been cut.
Thanks for this girl, waiting for surgery to be done in both hands and your video was really informative.
I had my right CTunnel, in October, took until last month or so to heal. But I have Fibromyalgia so all pain is magnified, and I have a high tolerance to pain meds.
In Australia thanks to them trying to catch up on “elective” surgeries coz of Covid, so we had the joy of here’s your local aesthetic, and just don’t look.
My surgeon did give a dose of 12 hour local, decided as soon as he found out I had Fibro. That both helped and was also a hinderance, as I live alone, toilet was hard, changing clothes almost impossible.. and because I have a choice of walker or crutches to get around.
Waiting for the left one now, hopefully not another 2.75 years to get booked in??
Coz it will be mid way through 2026/7.
❤😂😅😊
How severe were your symptoms before the surgery because I’m supposed to be having mine on the 12th and I’m really considering just getting both done and over with but I don’t have anyone to help me that’s the only thing and I’m a CNA in the hospital so I push and pull more than 100 pounds, so I’m gonna be out for like three weeks But I was wondering if you ever had that sensation where it felt like your hands were on fire in the middle of the night because that’s been the worst of the worst symptom for me. Also, did you ever get like cortical steroid injections and if so, how many cause I got quite a few within like a year I had four or five.
Thank You I’m waiting to get mine done watching plenty of video happen to see yours still have to have test done on right hand had done left hand before got surgery done on it right started acting up 👍🏾
Thank you sooooooooooooo much for sharing your experience!
YOu are so welcome! Sorry for not responding. My phone wasn't logged in. I'm available for any questions
My lady is having hers done right now, I hope it goes as well as yours.
Hey MIke how did everything go? Happy healing to your Lady! Hope she has gotten some great sleep!
I just did my left yesterday. I do not recommend bi-lateral and neither did my Doc. it's hard enough dealing with that huge bandage on your hand and although your fingers are quite mobile your entire hand is limited. For example you don't want to put too much pressure on the surgical site so opening a bottle water, opening food packages to cook, washing your hands, everyday things we do with our hands we take for granted etc. are all very awkward. You are not allowed to lift anything more than 5 lbs for two weeks and with two hands on the mead you'll need a lot more help doing simple tasks. I also heard you'll need help wiping your ass as she even had trouble wiping the front part. Probably not a good idea filming this and telling us how easy and wonderful it all is when you are on narcotics but I appreciate the video. to that end any surgery sucks, as you have to get a pre-opp exam, get stuck with needles in both hands (right was IV, left was pain meds) take time off of work etc. I agree it's not knee replacement surgery or brain surgery but it's still surgery.
I would do both again in a heart beat! LOl! Thats several months later and 100% sober.
I had my right hand done two days ago. This is more of an inconvenience than anything else, I am right handed, but it was the one that was bothering me the most. I wouldn’t dream of having a spouse or my boyfriend wipe my rear end. But that’s just me. My doctor told me to keep my bandages on for two weeks. I wonder why yours get to come off in three days? Either way, I hope that your surgery is a success! I will get my left hand done later this year. But for anybody who is questioning whether to do it or not, I say do it! I dealt with this for 20 years and am now just doing something about it.Best of luck to all of you who have had it done and any of you who are thinking about having it done!
Wow thank you for this video , a really helps a lot ,
I'm getting ready to do this surgery next month I am suffering and mine is extreme I wake up every night multiple times a night have to get up shake the hand it's in pain, I was able to manage it for a very long time but boy when that pain started I said it's enough time to get this crap fixed. This video 6 years old though and they do it in the office now and I do not believe that you get put to sleep they said I'd be awake.
I know about the pain. I actually had to quite my job because my carpel tunnel was in both hands. My right hand was worst than the left. And I just had surgery on Wednesday. I'm so glad I got it done.
This makes me feel better. I’m only 20 lol and it’s in both my hands. I don’t want to quit my job or stop playing the guitar. I’ve been curious about the surgery and people say you can be put to sleep or at least be number to the pains which makes me feel better
was surgery endo or open CTR ? thank your for sharing.....;-)
You did both at the same time? Wow. I need to do that.
was this endoscopic or open surgery