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Light at end of tunnel!

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ali79972
ali79972

After  being told by my surgeon that the pain and swelling 4 months after surgery is probably with me for good now I was given cause for optimism by my GP. Apparently it can take up to a year for inflammation to completely go and for swelling to subside. The fact that it is still slightly red where the incision was made means it hasn't healed completely yet.  

I just wanted to share that in case anyone else has problems post surgery. I guess healing times are different for all of us but I feel more confident now that the pain will go.   

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  • Ram2645
    Ram2645 ali79972

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    Hi all.  I am now 17 days since surgery on Nov. 7th and I am fortunate that things are going well enough to not stop me from doing what I need to do.  Stitches came out a week ago.  I did notice today that near the scar I'm starting to develop some lumpiness and swelling which I assume is scar tissue so have started doing the scar massage that I found on line.  My surgeon said that I did not to do the massaging and if there was a need she would recommend scar gel patches when she next sees me....which will be in two weeks because I'm having my right domiant hand done this coming Friday Nov. 28th. Hope I'm not crazy doing it so soon but really want to get this behind me.  I'm and ESL teacher and need a good blackboard hand by January ! 

    BTW....I've just started a group on Face Book called Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery.  If you're on FB do come join the group!....easy to post pics, articles, links for info. etc .  smile

  • Ram2645
    Ram2645 ali79972

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    That's such great news Ali and encouraging to us all !!  WTG !!  smile

     

  • mark26805
    mark26805 ali79972

    Posted

    Strangely my whole hand is always cold. Anyone else got a colder hand?

    Still got stitches in for another week, but thinking of wearing one glove!

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