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Surgery yesterday

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kim82984
kim82984

I've been reading the posts over the last few week and now feel I can comment myself as I had the surgery yesterday. It's true, the worst bit is the injection! I had local anesthetic and surgery on my right wrist. The procedure lasted less than ten minutes, an hour later I was home. My hand was a little painful last night when the anaesthetic wore off but paracetamol helped. Today it is more uncomfortable than painful. My best tip is to buy a waterproof arm covering so you can shower, wash hair etc as you must not get the stitches wet. I wish I had done this last week as I have to wait for the post now. One thing is impossible to do and thats to put deodorant on with your hand in bandages and it's painful! I was told I could resume normal activity as soon as the stitches are out in 10 days time, will wait and see!

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  • elaine02726
    elaine02726 kim82984

    Posted

    So pleased it went well.

    i used a poly bag and rubber band and stood in the shower with my arm raised whilst my better half washed me. We got into this routine when I was in plaster for 6 weeks.

    when does your big bandage come off?  I was lucky that mine was only on for 48 hours though I have heard of people having to keep them on for much longer. I can't see the point and the risk of arthritis being made worse due to restricted movement seems much worse than the risk to the wound. I put the bandage back on for a flight to Dubai at 9 days post op and one day after stitches out. Just thought it was a bit risky with cases etc.

    hope your recovery goes well

    regards Elaine

    • kim82984
      kim82984 elaine02726

      Posted

      Thanks for your comments. The big bandage comes off after 48 hours so only another day to go.
  • howard13749
    howard13749 kim82984

    Posted

    Hello Kim hope you are feeling better why not ask your man to assist with the deodorant  try using a plastic carrier bag to cover your arm works well as a glove  ect wish you well
    • kim82984
      kim82984 howard13749

      Posted

      Hi. My son was up before my husband so he did the spraying for me, he thought it was hilarious! I have thought of using a plastic bag but they're so cheap and thin these days decided against it. Hopefully my product will arrive soon.
  • sara14312
    sara14312 kim82984

    Posted

    Hi, The best discovery to keep the bandage dry is the plastic gloves you get in hair colour boxes,mine fits perfect.
  • dorothy_49
    dorothy_49 kim82984

    Posted

    That's good news to hear..always great to hear positive reports..have u thought about using a roll on deodrant..? X
    • kim82984
      kim82984 dorothy_49

      Posted

      Hi, could be worth a try, especially when my bandages come off. Not sure I will be able to grip anything for a while tho. Thanks for the info.
  • kim42248
    kim42248 kim82984

    Posted

    Hi. I had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery. First one was ten days ago. I still have stitches in both hands. Yes, the freezing was the worst sting I ever felt. And, the pain seems to get worse not better for some reason. Just incision pain, like a razor going up and down my palm. I have had no complications tho. Im setting up for hand rehab as soon as these stitches come out. Good luck.
  • kim82984
    kim82984

    Posted

    Both hands at the same time? You're brave. I have my stitches out next Tuesday and physio on Wednesday. I can't lift anything more than a mug of tea and it's still difficult unscrewing lids. My wrist just feels uncomfortable at the moment and I still have slight pins and needles. Definitely on the ment tho.
    • kim42248
      kim42248 kim82984

      Posted

      My instructions were to "use my hand" and I was given simple finger stretches to do and if In overdo it using my hand it feels like I'm blowing my incision open. Although alot of soreness and bruising  I have wrist pain too, from the instrument he inserted there. I was thinking that the shooting pains were healing nerves.
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