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Double Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

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I'm scheduled for carpal tunnel release surgery in both hands at the same time as well as a third surgery to release a trigger finger.  Anyone ever had both hands done at the same time?  Any idea what I should expect?  

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  • ron30683
    ron30683 Guest

    Posted

    i dont understand how they may consider this as an option   there is a period of time when u cant get wrists wet and wont be much use to u.  In addition the pain that sometimes accompany ctr.  Even if you have a full time attendant  would be extremelyhard.  I know technology has comea long ways and i am in a remote area of n mn we have good dr.s but you wont even be able to wipe your own hind end
    • Guest
      Guest ron30683

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      The doctor told me for the first 3 days I will not be able to get the stitches wet, and that I can use rubber gloves for certain things, like showering.  After that, I can remove the dressing and resume minimal activities as I feel  I can handle.  Have you had this surgery?  If so, what did you experience?  Also, my doctor said it is not uncommon to have both hands done at the same time.  So, this was my choice.  I'd rather get it over with all at once.  I hope it's not the wrong decision.
    • ron30683
      ron30683 Guest

      Posted

      i was not able to do mucheven doing them one at a time  I am still having pains with both surgeries in july 2015  I feel i had great surgeon but time is the factor
    • Guest
      Guest ron30683

      Posted

      Thanks for your replies.  How long was it before you were able to even slightly use your fingers or hands?  
    • ron30683
      ron30683 Guest

      Posted

      i was not able to use hand for week as bandaged up with splint to prevent movement. after that i was still in some serious pain.  I prefer to not use controled sub but did have to use some.  my surgeries were july and aug and my hands are notthe same and not certain if they ever will be.  i dont have grip and still drop things and hard to do everyday chores
    • Guest
      Guest ron30683

      Posted

      Do you have tingling or numbness?  My doctor said sometimes it takes several months to fully recover.  The main reason for the surgery is to guarantee the condition doesn't get any worse, like permanent nerve damage if left untreated.  
  • steve36083
    steve36083 Guest

    Posted

    I had both done at the same time. I was back at work within 3 weeks. I'm a builder. 

    Take it easy for 5 days maintaining finger movement. It'll be rather sore for 7 more days but the quicker you start using your hands again, the quicker it'll be history. Self help is the key. Don't sit around moping. Our bodies are tough old things. 

    My surgeons response was " you did right. Your the ideal patient" 

     

    • Guest
      Guest steve36083

      Posted

      Thank your for your reply.  Do you have any of the same symptoms you had before surgery?  I have soreness right now, due to the shooting pains I get throughout my palms and thumbs.  Is the soreness just around the surgical site?   I am praying my situation will turn out as good as yours seemed to.  
  • steve36083
    steve36083 Guest

    Posted

    The numbness in my thumb and middle finger disappeared after aprox 3 months. The deep aching disappeared immediately, general soreness slowly dissipated over 2 to 3 weeks. Slightly sensitive around the wounds for about 5 weeks

    it's a while since I had it done now but I do recall having a few doubts about its success for a while. 5 months on and I've forgotten I ever had a problem.   

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Here's a quick update...I had bilateral carpal tunnel as well as trigger finger release on Oct 29, 2015.  Today, I had the stitches removed.  All is well and the tingling is almost completely gone in the right hand, which was the most severe of the two.  The doctor said this should improve with time.  I am so glad I opted to have both hands done at the same time.  
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