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Hairstylist of 20 years having CTS Jan 25

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Meg77
Meg77

Hi. I"ve been a hairstylist for 20 years now. My orthopedic Dr is doing the surgery. Ive been dropping scissors, clippers, combs. I am scared to death of all the posts ive read. The EMG test said is was severe in both hands. im doing my dominant hand first.  How long would u think it would be before i could cut hair again?  Im a single mom and i cannot afford to be off long. Any answers would be so very appreciated.

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  • M00M00grouch
    M00M00grouch Meg77

    Posted

    Hi Meg,

    I had my bilateral Endoscopic cts Friday. I can move all my fingers fine while in my splints but lots of pain with splints off. I have to keep splints on until my follow up in a week. I can't see you doing hair for at least a week. I'll let you know how things are at 2 weeks.

    Joni

    • Meg77
      Meg77 M00M00grouch

      Posted

      Well thank u

      I hope your surgery is a success. I hope your pain eases up soon sad

      Thank u

      Good luck

  • M00M00grouch
    M00M00grouch Meg77

    Posted

    Hi Meg,

    8 days out and I'm feeling pretty good. I think if I were a hairdresser, I could probably go back to work but being careful lifting or pulling heavy things which shouldn't be too big of a problem, should it? Of course everyone's different but I'd think a week might get you back with a few restrictions. Have you decided to do it?

    • Meg77
      Meg77 M00M00grouch

      Posted

      Hello ms grouch.

      I can't even hold a coffee cup or even spray perfume on. I woke up this morning and my knuckles are completely numb. It's day 5. I can't see goin back to work for at least couple weeks

      There's no light duty cuttin hair, and I don't wanna mess my hand up. I think my surgery went well but this numbness has me a bit concerned. I go to Dr tomorrow.

      I'm so glad your surgery went well smile

      Did your knuckles ever go numb??

    • Meg77
      Meg77

      Posted

      Yes my knuckles were numb on Sun which would've been 5 days after surgery. It scared me but went away after 1 day.

      If I use my hand my thumb aches and I have no strength in my hand and arm.

      I'm still keeping it wrapped. How does your hand feel?

    • M00M00grouch
      M00M00grouch Meg77

      Posted

      Hi Meg,

      So you had the surgery? I thought it was scheduled for the 25th of Jan. No knuckle numbness after surgery. No numbness at all after surgery! I'm at Day 16 and can do most things just fine but have some wrist pain if I overdo it like today. I was cleaning: vacuuming, mopping,

      laundry, dusting, cleaning glass tables, etc. and have had some pain as a result. If you look back at my posts after surgery, I felt a lot better from day 5 to day 8. It gets better quickly. you should be at around 7 days post op by now? Should start feeling much better quickly if all goes like mine did.

  • Firmcat
    Firmcat Meg77

    Posted

    Meg I too am a stylist for 39 yrs. I had surgery on my right hand 1wk ago. I can't see you going back in 2 weeks. I'm hoping mine will be great in 6 weeks. I took off 8 weeks. 6 weeks on right ans 4 on left hand. 

    Good luck to you.

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