Carpel tunnel

[Vonnie10]

Hi am I right in thinking surgery for carpel is minor and I will be back to normal in no time?

[AgedCrone]

YES..it’s just a nuisance,,,,,I had a carpal tunnel decompression in February & was driving a couple of days later. Surgeon did advise to wait a few days longer but an emergency arose & I had to drive sooner…& he was fine with that. I had very little pain.

I had the right wrist operated on,& I’m right handed,…It’s the silly little things that hold you back….like controlling an electric toothbrush!

Do get a shower sleeve as you have to keep the incision dry until the stitches are out.

I can’t even see the scar now…...,having the left wrist done soon. Hope yours goes well.

[Retirednhs]

Yes it is considered minor surgery however when l had it done l was in a sing for approx 6 weeks and unable to drive usually done in day surgery but need someone at home with you overnight . We'll worth having it do e good luck

[AgedCrone in reply to Retirednhs]

It is usually done under a LA these days & there is no rule that you need to be accompanied over night…unless there is some other clinical reason.

I was 80+ when I had it done…& I was “let out” as soon as I wanted to leave.

[Retirednhs in reply to AgedCrone]

All hospitals have different rules but that is common in my area that l live in after minor ops when you have had a general anaesthetic , l too am in my 80s and have RA but general good health l only mentioned that as l am widowed and live alone now which also makes a difference .for me but in 53 yrs of experience working in hospitals changes happen all the time . Good wishes to yo

[AgedCrone in reply to Retirednhs]

I live alone too, & I was actually given the choice…but as I was paying I declined their offer to pay to spend the night!!But tbh with a LA it’s not really too stressful is it?

Amazingly I have been quoted less for the same procedure on the other wrist…but as that wrist seems to be less painful since I had the first procedure….I’m in no hurry to give them any more money!

[Gladders]

Yes it is considered minor surgery, in my case the relief after having it done was brilliant a little uncomfortable whilst the stitches were in but well worth it.

[tyncwmmarchhywel]

Hi Vonnie, I had mine some 24 years ago, not had any problem to date, wonderfull prosedure. excuse spelling.

[Bethany02]

My dad healed really quickly from it even though he was older

[Vonnie10]

Thankyou everyone looking forward to getting it done sorted out once and for all.

[Vivienham]

Have you had the steroid injection? It worked for me and that was a number of years ago.

[missymo]

My neighbour had 6 weeks off work with it but I guess everyone is s

Different x

[Runrig01]

Yes, I nursed patients after this surgery. Generally done under local anaesthetic, home the same day. Keep arm elevated, and on a pillow overnight, to keep swelling down.