[Spridgets] Non Spridget - carpal tunnel surgery

[Jim Johnson]

Agreed, Pete.  The PT is extremely important. I followed the
regimen rigidly. My wife didn't and the result was that I have
normal, fully functional and strong hands now and the wife
doesn't. She will probably have to go back for a second bout
of surgery while mine are much better.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 11:21 PM, Pete Chast <pchast at francomm.com> wrote:

> Hi Rick,
>
> Good luck with the procedure.
>
> I had this done a couple of years ago and my surgeon
> was great. It was outpatient and quick. After Surgery
> You have to be careful and follow the Physical Therapy
> recommendations. Use your sling AND do the exercises
> at home as told.
>
> But, I was told I could drive if I was careful the next day
> and I had no trouble with normal daily functions; eating,
> dressing or the like. I'd say that within 1-2 months I was
> back to using my hand/wrist more and better than before the
> surgery.
>
> Today My hands feel as capable as they were back when I was
> in my 30-40s...
>
> Pete
> Athens,NY
>
>
> On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:54:28 -0500, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>> I met with the surgeon this morning, after looking me over and looking at
>> the EMG report he had two questions:
>> How soon can you get in for surgery?
>> Which side would you like us to do first?
>>
>> With the advances in microsurgery I am hoping to have a quick recovery.
>> Looks like I'll be spending a lot of quality time at home over the next
>> month.
>> Unfortunately I won't be able to do much with my cars, or likely anything
>> else.
>> Hopefully after it's all done I'll have more use from my hands once again.
>>
>> I suppose some of you have had this done recently?
>> I wouldn't mind hearing about your experiences.
>>
>> Rick (wrist-o-rooter?) Bastedo
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