I 'm having both wrists doneat the same time in a few weeks.

I had both of mine done at the same time last October.  I made sure I had a supply of disposable rubber gloves on hand.  My orders were not to get the area wet for 3 days.  I was able to use my fingers immediately after surgery.  After 3 days, I removed the bandages and was able to get the area wet, but not soak in water.  Thus, I used the gloves for showering and personal hygiene.  I needed some help in lifting my drinking glass (or I just used a straw)  and cutting food with a knife.  I was told not to lift too much until the stitches came out after 2 weeks.  Then I gradually worked my way into lifting more as I was able to tolerate it.  I hope this helps.  I would be glad to answer any other questions you might have.  

P.S.  I'm so glad I chose to have them both done together!  

Best of luck to you!  God Bless!!

Hi...for the first day just eat light meal... you can wipe yourself after one day. For other things..if you are not alone at home, it should be fine.. dont lift any thing..... you will feel more comfortable after day 3 ... you can type and use your finger a little..but it is sore.

Any way take it easy for two weeks at least. Then if you do clerical job you can start( its my opinion based on my experience ).

I did on right hand but after 3 days i wished i had both hand done at the same time. For me the 2 days as i kept my hands elevated, were uncomfortable. .then much better.

Its a good idea to do both at the same time. If your job is demanding physical activity ..stay home more.

Wish you speedy recovery :-)

Do not have both done at the same time.  I had mine done 3 years ago and both my hands are still tingling and numb 24/7  I have seen another doctor today and he said only those bedridden should only have that done.  Please believe me I have suffered so much.  God bless you

I had my right hand done November 10 th 2015 and my left hand done December 29th 2015. I strongly advise you to do one hand and the next about 6 to 8 weeks after the first. My reasons for this are because there was several things that I could not do and am still doing exercises and stretching to get my strength & mobility back. Some of the obstacles I faced were opening jars,milk jugs etc, peeling potatoes on Thanksgiving took me about 45 minutes, if I got down on the floor I could not push myself up with my hands, buttoning anything (my wardrobe is workout pants & t-shirts), cutting any food especially with the side of a fork -a knife is  a bit easier, grasping a glass to drink, draining anything when cooking like potatoes or pasta, doing my incision massage with my lotion on both hands  as my hand can't push very hard. These are just a few. If you have someone to help you for a few weeks you will be ok but if you don't buy workout pants & TV dinners to help you through. It's not as easy of an operation to heal from as everyone says. Also if the doctor messes up on surgery you still have one hand that is useable. 

let us know how that works out for you