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Can I care for my 2 year old after carpel tunnel surgery?

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tammie_1973
tammie_1973

I'm having cts in a week and I'm worried about what I will be able to do for my daughter while I recover. I don't have much help at all

Thanks

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  • glenn06752
    glenn06752 tammie_1973

    Posted

    Hi Tammie - while the big wrap is on (usually 2 days) it will be difficult to handle a 2 year old with one hand. I'm assuming you'll have one hand done and then the other hand a couple weeks later.. Best bet is to get some help. You'll also be on pain meds for a few days..
    • tammie_1973
      tammie_1973 glenn06752

      Posted

      I'm 12 hours post op and miserable. You are def right about the 2 year old but no help there. Hoping for relief but I am pretty sure sleep is out of the question. Lol
  • ritascot
    ritascot tammie_1973

    Posted

    Unfortunately you will not .For no less then 6 weeks you cannot lift any weight, not even your handbag, or at least it was what I have been told.
  • ritascot
    ritascot tammie_1973

    Posted

    Hi Tammie, I'm very sorry to hear that, I was kind of hoping it was just me.

    Seek for help for your daughter, for house work etc.

    All my best to you.

    Rita

    • tammie_1973
      tammie_1973 ritascot

      Posted

      Thanks how is your hands now. I'm concerned that I had so much damage that I may not have a great success.
    • ritascot
      ritascot tammie_1973

      Posted

      Unfortunately mine wasn't a success, I'm still in a great pain and it has been 8 months now, my pain is extended to my arm and my right hand hurts in the same way, I cannot sleep properly.

      Today I saw one of the doctors from the same equipe of my surgeon, the want to inject my neck, I refused this option the risk is to be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life is something goes wrong. 

      I have asked to have a second opinion, we'll see.

      Try to get help with your daily routine and I hope that'll be Ok for you.

  • becky29378
    becky29378 tammie_1973

    Posted

    Hi tammie. My son is 16 months old and I'm having to spend this week at my mum's so that I can rest my hand post ctd. 

    I had had my right hand (dominant) done last October and had help for between 7-10 days (while the stitches were in). Last Friday, I had my left hand done. My lo is a live wire so there is no way I could have cared for him at home as hubby is working.  Initially, I struggled pulling my pants up and down to use the lol so no way could I have been chasing him around to change a nappy and get him dressed and undressed. 

    See if if any friends will help out, even for a few hours a day. Bath time is especially hard unless she baths herself as you need to keep your surgery site clean and dry.

    i hope you get some relief. I know it's hard 

    • tammie_1973
      tammie_1973 becky29378

      Posted

      Hello. I am 6 days post op and its been very hard. Its my left hand but you would be surprised what you can do with one hand if you have to. I have been doing everything by myself. Except the first day.and half. Thanks and good luck to you.
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