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2 weeks since op

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kate1672
kate1672

Hello.i had carpel tunnel decompression on my right hand almost 2 wks ago and stitches are due to come out Thursday and my dr will let me.lnow I'd I can return to work.

I do a lot of typing on computer as I work on a phramacy and my kob does involve me lifting but manager knows I can't.

I drove a little yesterday and i could feel my hand stretching now my hand just feels tender and aches and just weak.

How long have others been off work for?

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  • sue83794
    sue83794 kate1672

    Posted

    I was off for 6 weeks after a 3rd surgery and I don't think that was really long enough.  I started having a return of symptoms within 8-10 weeks after returning to work.  I was a bank teller and was on the computer all day long.  I am now no longer working because my hands got so painful.

    • kate1672
      kate1672 sue83794

      Posted

      Hello.thank you for they reply and yes my hand hurts when doing simple things..trying to use a lighter tonight a candle..lift 2 pints of milk..and I don't get paid loads to have more time off work so will just see.

      Thank you again

  • davidjk22
    davidjk22 kate1672

    Posted

    Don't go back to work until you're sure you can handle the typing and lifting . If you go back too soon you may ruin the chance of a full recovery . Your health is the most important thing to consider when planning to return to work . I am retired so returning to work was not an issue . It's almost 3 years since my op and I have had no problems . Take things easy and recover in your own time , you can't rush recovery . 

    • kate1672
      kate1672 davidjk22

      Posted

      Yes you are so right.

      And thank you so much for yr advice..moving my little finger still hurts so I need to be patient.

  • Indigogirlu
    Indigogirlu kate1672

    Posted

    Hi i went back to work after 6weeks. And then still my strength wasn't great. It's been 5mths since the op my grip is good.

    • kate1672
      kate1672 Indigogirlu

      Posted

      Hello.

      6 weeks..wow...i just tried to light a candle and could u a lighter..something that simple hurt..well I will just see what the doc says on Thursday. I'm moving my fingers daily so as they sometimes get stiff...thank you so much for all yr advice.

  • Indigogirlu
    Indigogirlu kate1672

    Posted

    Yeah after the op they gave me a sick note for 6wks. Which is standard for a manual worker in UK. 2weeks for an office worker. Though if you have to lift heavy things you will struggle. I couldn’t even use a tin opener after 2wks had to ask the neighbour to open it for me.lol.

    Good luck with your recovery.

    • kate1672
      kate1672 Indigogirlu

      Posted

      Thank you. Yes luckily my daughter is there to open Jars and tins for me..the surgeon done a sick note for 2 weeks then seeing my doctor this Thursday when I get stitches taken out so will see what happens xx xx but yes i can't rush it

      Thank you again

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