How long between operations?
Hi
I'm shortly going to have the operation on my right hand and wondered how long you would leave between doing the first hand and second hand?
I had my left hand injected on 25 October and the symptoms are beginning to return - much sooner than I would have anticipated. So long as I am happy with the outcome on my right hand, I would like the left hand done as soon as possible after that - it's extremely tiring each time the symptoms return.
I had my right hand operated on on Saturday 23 February. I'm really pleased so far - my main symptoms, night-time numbness and pain have stopped. My hand is getting back to normal, I'm doing light household duties, but anything that exerts too much pressure is still a little sore. I've had very little pain - my wrist has ached a little, which paracetamol has sorted out.
The problem now is that my left hand is disturbing my sleep. It's not as bad as the right hand was, but does wake me at least 2 or 3 times a night. Is it possible to book for my left hand to be done? I've seen on the forum that it will be a wait of several weeks.
I can book you a date for the other hand once the stitches have been removed. JB
The stitches are out! Please can I arrange for my left hand to be done.
I have not got any carpal tunnel symptoms in my right hand - no night-time numbness, burning or pain - nothing. The scar is still a little sore and if I lift anything too heavy, then I know about it, but other than that my hand is pretty much as good as new.
I'll find a date for the other hand for you when I'm in the office tomorrow morning. If there's any time I need to avoid let me know - you can leave a message on the answerphone at 01227 783048 if you don't want to broadcast holday dates on here. JB
Edit - I've now made a booking - letter in the post Monday. JB
We usually leave about 3 months but sometimes compress the schedule more than that depending on how the first hand does - just stay in touch with me on here and we will play it by ear. JB