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Esther

05-08-2007 12:45 PM

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Anyone here ever had carpal tunnel surgery?

I am scheduled for it tomorrow.

I was wondering how long before you could use your hand?

The Mrs

05-08-2007 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther (Post 104466)

Anyone here ever had carpal tunnel surgery?

I am scheduled for it tomorrow.

I was wondering how long before you could use your hand?

YIKES! :uhoh

I hope it won't take tooooo long!!!

CupCake

05-08-2007 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esther (Post 104466)

Anyone here ever had carpal tunnel surgery?

I am scheduled for it tomorrow.

I was wondering how long before you could use your hand?

My brother in law had it done 6 years ago. Whatever you do, do not get both hands done at the same time like he did, he wanted to get it over, were as the doctor wanted to do one hand then come back to do the others later. So when we got to the hospital they had both his arms raised in the air away from his body and hands bandage real good. He was ok until my dad ask him how he was going to use the bathroom, the look on my brother in law face was priceless, pure shock, he said I never thought about that! So he could not feed or do anything for himself for a couple of week as I remember . Today he fine~

Esther

05-08-2007 12:57 PM

I only need one.

I dread it big time. Actually, I dread the drilling in my neck more. Too close to the nerves.

Praxeas

05-08-2007 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther (Post 104466)

Anyone here ever had carpal tunnel surgery?

I am scheduled for it tomorrow.

I was wondering how long before you could use your hand?

Did you get a second opinion? I have heard the surgery is useless and those that have had it still have the same problems and have to wear a brace.

Esther

05-08-2007 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Praxeas (Post 104554)

Did you get a second opinion? I have heard the surgery is useless and those that have had it still have the same problems and have to wear a brace.

I have talked to several people that have had it done and theirs was very successful.

But yes I did get a second opinion.

CC1	05-08-2007 02:23 PM

Esther, good luck with the surgery! We will be praying for a quick recovery.

Esther

05-08-2007 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CC1 (Post 104703)

Esther, good luck with the surgery! We will be praying for a quick recovery.

Thanks CC1 I really will need it.

This is my third year in a row to have major surgery. I have had enough already!

ChTatum

05-08-2007 02:49 PM

I had my right hand done a few months back. Tremendous difference!

They want to do my left hand in June. Not sure if I will, it has not gotten near as bad as my right one did. May put it off a year or so.

Blubayou

05-08-2007 02:55 PM

God bless, I will be praying for you tomorrow. My husband was a specialist in this area - not a doctor, but an ergonomic engineer with major manufacturers, and he feels surgery should be your last resort. If you have gotten a second opinion and a good surgeon, everything should be fine.

Brother Strange

05-08-2007 03:02 PM

Esther, I will be praying that you will be alright. Seems that you've had far too many health problems these last few years.

I see it is scheduled for tomorrow. May the Lord go with you.

Esther

05-08-2007 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brother Strange (Post 104848)

Esther, I will be praying that you will be alright. Seems that you've had far too many health problems these last few years.
I see it is scheduled for tomorrow. May the Lord go with you.

Thank you brother and I agree with you!

Esther

05-08-2007 03:56 PM

I must go now.

I hope to see all of you soon. :)

ILG	05-08-2007 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther (Post 104636)

I have talked to several people that have had it done and theirs was very successful.

But yes I did get a second opinion.

I have read that going on certain B vitamins can keep you from having surgery at all. You might want to consult a nutritionist.

Barb	05-08-2007 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Esther (Post 104466)

Anyone here ever had carpal tunnel surgery?

I am scheduled for it tomorrow.

I was wondering how long before you could use your hand?

Don't know, girl, but I am praying for you and the surgery tomorrow, and believing for a speedy recovery...:thumbsup

ILG	05-08-2007 05:29 PM

Esther, regardless, I will be praying for you in whatever choice you make or have made. :)

Hoovie

05-08-2007 05:46 PM

My friend had both done at once, with good results - about 6 weeks to full recovery

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