I’m day 3 after surgery and I feel great. Best decision I made in a long time. Sleep is way better. Not waking up shaking my hand with pain. And I’m doing stuff around the house. Can’t wait to fully heal and get my other hand done.
@@kiddkudos5851 still feeling good honestly. I am no longer waking up in the middle of the night shaking my hands and I am back to work using my hands and using hand tools and everything else. Definitely the best decision I made in my life getting the surgery.
@@adayinthelife2052 i heard theres a chance a person can get carpal tunnel again. even after having surgery. so keep taking care of it and do your stretches and not overuse. just trying to be helpful
This is a super helpful video! I just had the surgery yesterday on both hands and I feel like everything you’ve said is exactly how it’s going with me! Just wish I would have seen this video before the surgery so I could of had a better mind set because you really eased my mind with this!!
I hope your surgery was a success. I think most people have it done with a local anesthetic only. I was put out and intubated, but the surgery helped me A LOT. Good luck for your recovery.
Thank you!! Wonderful and honest. Having both done in 10 days. I wonder how much things have changed in 3 years. They told me this morning that I would have Tramidol. You have eased my mind a great deal!
This is the best video on You Tube. Thank you for make it as Comprenhensive as possible. The videos I have found are so lame when it comes to explaining the post op. My question was what can and cannot do? I was told night to help anyone to get up. No opening the fridge. That was it. I soon realize that pain as a tell tail and common sense to avoid injury. Thank you so much for recording this video and posting it. Edit: I had the same experience as yours. My fingers gained mobility right way but no opening the refrigerator door allowed. This is a very delicate recovery as the tendon recovery is a long process. The tendon can be compared to a wet noodle during the recovery process. It’s is a very simple surgery but the post op care and recovery takes time. Patients need to be extra careful. No pulling period.
Great video. Very helpful. I want to get this done. Looks like a cake walk compared to what I've already been through. I'm going to watch the rest of your videos. Thanks for posting this!
@@amandanorris6616 It's gone just fine. Minimal pain. No swelling in my fingers. It was stitched, gauze and a splint then wrapped with an ace bandage. A week out today, saw the Dr. Healing nicely. No pain unless I use it too much. I'm in a bandaid and a splint now. Thanks for asking! Happy Healing!
I’m crying watching your video. my anxiety is thru the roof 😖! I’m scheduled for surgery next week Tuesday, thank you for posting !!!!!😢😢😢😢🥺 GOD bless you
Love your attitude!!! Getting a bi-lateral one done on June 29th. I said the same thing ....I'm not coming back for a second surgery....so get it done and be done with it
Hello Paul from England just watched your stream on utube day 1 and found it very informative I should have had my right hand done today 25th April 2024 but the surgeon cancelled it at the last moment so I now have to wait. But loving your streaming and watching them over again thank you ❤xx
I am having bilateral in two weeks and have been worried about the post-opt functionality. Thank you so much!!! I am glad my husband took the day off to help! ❤️
How are you doing now, 4 years later? Are your hands truly asymptomatic? Do you work out or have a physical job or play an instrument - or basically do anything that would truly test the surgery ability to heal in a performance-based situation?
@@matthewdomanico1741 hi! And yes, I am truly asymptomatic. I do work out lifting weights and have no problem. My functionality was amazing so soon after my surgery, almost immediately I had relief from my symptoms. I healed quickly. I was a stock manager when I got my surgery so I needed to work lifting heavy boxes and such. I hope this helps!
My caregiver had surgery on both her hands and she said it was the worse experience she ever had because she couldn't do most simple things that you do everyday. She had to have her children and husband clean her when she used the restroom and her everyday chores. She does not recommend doing both hands at the same time.
Thank you for making these VDO. You are so breve. I am going to have the surgery soon on my right hand, but I m so scared. I hope I will not have pain like you.
Wow both hands done! Having a difficult time with my right hand done. I had the left hand done in April and came back fast! Still in pain and its difficult ti do s lot of things!
I really enjoyed your video. I’m going in for my second steroid injection on both wrist on 7-9. After that I will have surgery I’m sure because my surgeon said on my first visit that my CT was so advanced that I had developed tennis elbow. And yes, the pain. Oh girl, it’s bad. I’m a paralegal and have been doing the same type of wk for 25 years so that’s what caused mine but I can’t live like this. My surgeon told me that normally they don’t give steroid injections but every 6 months with a cap I’m sure. The 9th will be my second round in 9 weeks. So here we go. Thanks for this, I needed it because I plan to have both mine done at the same time. Amy
I’m so happy you enjoyed this video!! Good luck to you on your surgery! I do an office tyke job now and type a ton and I do okay, I stop and stretch several times throughout my shift.
It's now dec.2020 and I'm having my surgery next week..I so appreciate you for posting your journey. I'm actually looking forward for mine. I hope at this point your feeling well! Thanks again you were very helpful!
The surgery helped so much!! But you have to do more after to fix the other problems that started the carpal tunnel to begin with. I’m currently doing physical therapy fir my hands, arms, and shoulders. It’s helped so much with muscle tightness and taught me how to stretch and strengthen my hands.
I had my carpal tunnel surgery 12/30/20. It's 1/15/21 and my hand is very painful. 3 Fingers are completely numb as is my palm. And horrible shooting pain up through my fingers.
I wonder how you guys are doing now post op all these years later? Are your hands truly asymptomatic? Do you do anything physical like work out or plan an instrument or have a physical job that would truly test the ability of surgery to "cure" you in a long term performance-based way? I hope someone will answer.
Thank you for your video. I've put the surgery off for almost a year because I'm alone except for the spouse, and I'm his caregiver. I need both hands and both feet surgeries and being a caregiver means I can't be out of commission. My daughter is coming from out of state to help me. She's a nanny, so she only has her vacation time. (If it was critical, she would be here any time). I didn't want to burden her vacation with my problem, but she's being the boss of me about this. Lol I appreciate you for sharing your experience. I'm 73, but like you, I don't get all whiny and helpless just because I have an excuse. I have to get one hand done at a time because of my circumstances. Hopefully, after the first is done, I'll be able to see what I'm dealing with in my recovery needs. I've also researched and RU-vid'ed this extensively. My goodness! Some videos make it look and sound like a full-on amputation! Scared me! I hope you are quickly up and running and feeling great relief.
You’re like me. I watch videos on RU-vid and TikTok on the procedure I’m about to get. In addition to Facebook groups. Thank you so much for this video. I’m so scared but I’m sure I’ll get through it.
My surgeon wouldn’t let me get both done at the same time. I’m jealous lol. Got my right hand done Monday and already feel a huge difference and don’t feel too bad at all. No real pain and looking forward to getting my left hand done.
I was really worried about this surgery but after watching your video I feel very confident that I will be just fine! I’ve already has the nerve test that confirmed I do have carpal tunnel syndrome bi-laterally so now I just need to get with a specialist who I can trust. Thank you for your video. On a side note, I have a cousin named Amanda and it’s weird how much you two look alike lol.
Thank you for making these videos!!! I just started this one, and I’m going watch all them (having a marathon of your videos) I am getting my right hand done next Tuesday. How long should you wait until you get the other hand done?
Hi Jessie! Thanks for watching my videos. I did both my hands at once. But I would certainly say you could have your other one done around 3 to 4 weeks after the first. Its such a cake walk. Don't be worried about anything.
Can’t believe you had them both done at once. Very brave of you 😊 I know this is a old video but I’m now on the waiting list due to Covid to have the surgery done on my right hand. I’m very nervous about having it done but I’m sure I’ll be fine. Watching this made me feel a bit at ease with it. Did the surgery help you ?
@@amandanorris6616 glad your happy with how your surgery went. Luckily I’ve not had to wait that long since being on the waiting list. My surgery is booked in for the 10th of November. So not long to go now ☺️
The numbness in both hands kept me from sleeping at night, affecting my quality of life. My IV was placed in the top of my foot, I was put to sleep and my bi-lateral procedure was done 8 days ago. Stitches come out tomorrow.
Thank You I’m waiting to get mine done watching plenty of video happen to see yours still have to have test done on right hand had done left hand before got surgery done on it right started acting up 👍🏾
Ty so much. I'm supposed to have carpal tunnel surgery on Nov 21 2023. Ik this is an older video but very helpful. I'm so nervous don't wanna feel anything at all.
Omg, I just had the surgery. I had my left hand done. I was fully awake and conscious through the whole procedure. The injections to numb the area was painful but after a minute or so it all went dead. The operation took about 10 minutes from start to finish. Hope you’ve had a speedy recovery
I had about 8 tiny injections along my palm, hurt but not that bad, Dr. stated that the one injection was more painful than multiple. Put my earbuds in & cranked the music! Shortest surgery ever! The stitches are the most annoying as I've pulled them a couple times, 1x stretching my arm putting on my shirt, felt like I pulled it out...hubby said, no way, haven't looked, getting them out May 5, surgery was April 19. Ice & elevate 1st 3 days & you'll be fine. Then stretches to keep scar tissue at bay! Actually looking forward to doing my right hand in June. Stay well
I know this is an older vid, but your experience was a bit different than mine. I had them done 3 weeks apart. Right hand was fairly good, but fair bit of pain. I wasn’t able to take anything strong for pain (upsets my stomach) so was quite sore. I had good range of motion after about 5 days. Left hand was done 3 weeks after along with 2 trigger finger releases all at once. That hand is still very sore and swollen after a month now. I was able to go back to work this week doing carpentry. I dealt with this condition for almost 20 years and even with some pain it’s one of the best thing’s I’ve done. Glad you had such a great outcome.
your situation was very similar to mine i was offered to do both on same day , i declined and did them three weeks apart , for me the right decision my main reason not doing both was due the sanitary conditions i can do everything with one hand but nothing with no hands lol
@@angelJ5820I’m almost 2 years out and feel great. Recovery time was about 3 weeks per hand. Absolutely no trace of the carpal tunnel. Strength and dexterity are almost 100%. Best move I made. Good luck to you 😊
I can't believe you had both hands done, I had my left hand done and the pain is something to deal with I think I'm going to wait 2 years hopefully before I get the right hand done
05/2/2024 had Carfold tunnel and elbow surgery at the same time, and after surgery, I was swollen, but I had no pain at all,and today I got my stitches removed. Now it's time to heal.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I HAVE BEEN PUTTING THIS OFF FOR 6 YRS NOW. I GO TO ORTHOPEDIC DR TODAY. WISH ME LUCK!!! ALSO IT HELPS TO TAKE ADVISE FROM A COWBOYS FAN ALSO.. #COWBOYNATION
I had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery and my experience was a lot different from yours. You didn't say which type of surgery you had so that might be a factor. I also am much older than you and have heart problems. Along with ct, I also had a trigger finger that needed surgery. It took me several tries before I found a doctor that would do all 3 at the same time. No IVs in my arms, just 1 that went into a vein in my foot. My surgery was open with general anesthesia and took 1 hour. I had surgery at 9 am and my hands remained numb until the next day. As you did, I set an alarm to take my pain med every 6 hours to stay ahead of the pain. I felt much better on day 2 and was able to use my hands more and do hand exercises although when I felt pain, not just discomfort, I would let my hands rest and not push it. My biggest worry was not the surgery but the self care during recovery. I just moved to the town where I live with my son so no one to help out with dressing, toilet and bathing. I did some prep work ahead of time. I wore pull-over housedresses for several days and nights then zip in the front bras. The housedresses made it easy to raise up when using the toilet. I bought toilet wipes and was able to cover my hand/wrap with that and wipe myself after urinating. There are also scented wet wipes that I used to clean myself until I could shower. I prepared and/or bought food I could easily hold between two hands and eat and disposable coffee cups that were lightweight and the lid was easy to put on. I, too, have no regrets over getting all surgeries done at once.
@@2liveproductions132 funny I was around 20 going on 21 when I typed this. But I’d you haven’t gotten surgery yet. Doctors are most likely gonna get everything before surgery like medication or some sort of treatment. Right now that’s what they’re doing. Carpal tunnel sucks huh
@@theders8590 it sure does suck I got mine from gaming a lot over the years and It’s something I love to do but now I can’t do it all. What made your carpal tunnel come on ? And yea I was told I didn’t need surgery yet but at the time I felt like I wanted it cuz of my pain
Hi just watch this Sept 6th 2023. I’ve been getting shots for a while and so scared to do the surgery. But my hands have been so bad I can’t even hold my phone. Thank you for this video
This is so funny I just got a Carpal tunnel and a tricker finger fixed, on my right hand, this Friday. And the hole freaking day, I was twiddling my nose just like you. 🤗 hello morfine.
I'm having mine done next week however I'll be awake and watching them cut😂 I've been awake for a couple of minor surgeries in the past and I love watching so.... Here goes😅
I had operation on the left hand and going to have it done on my right tomorrow. My left is not that good, I had some muscle waste and now after a few months I feel the problem is coming back. My doctor was the best. I think I left it too late I think. I hope the right one would be okay.
I’ve got a bidet on the toilet so I’m good. I’m having shoulder surgery and just found out I have to have both hand worked on soon, not a year from now but within a couple months. Not looking forward to this.
I just had my second one done yesterday,the first one on my right hand actually damaged the nerves completely in the palm and now I am left with 24 seven pain and burning the Doctor Who did the surgery said he’s never seen anything like it. I’ve been to the neurologist they don’t have a clue of what happened it was just a fluke, freak surgery unfortunately, I can already feel the burning in my left palm as well. I’m gonna cross my fingers and hope the same doesn’t happen because I’m right handed and now I have no use of my right hand, except for the three fingers and thumb. I hope your surgery went well for you. I know it’s been a few years. ❤
Thank you. This video was so helpful. I want to do both hands to get it over with. Ppl recommend not to do both. So I needed this vid. I will have help everyday all day long. I just worried about bathroom usage. I want to be able to do that alone🫣.
@@amandanorris6616 went great !!! All I got Was a Band-Aid which I had to take off in 24 hours after the operation ,but they put my stitches on the inside , never had a easily operation !!
Good video I had my right hand done ,there is no way I can use that hand to wipe for about 4 weeks. Left hand done 4 weeks after. Everyone is different. I am amazed how she is moving those hands. Best of luck
How severe were your symptoms before the surgery because I’m supposed to be having mine on the 12th and I’m really considering just getting both done and over with but I don’t have anyone to help me that’s the only thing and I’m a CNA in the hospital so I push and pull more than 100 pounds, so I’m gonna be out for like three weeks But I was wondering if you ever had that sensation where it felt like your hands were on fire in the middle of the night because that’s been the worst of the worst symptom for me. Also, did you ever get like cortical steroid injections and if so, how many cause I got quite a few within like a year I had four or five.
I’m having surgery on both hands this Wednesday. Thank you sharing, I was having doubts of doing two one time, but I was suffering for 8 yrs. Too a both where I can’t cut a tomato.
I know about the pain. I actually had to quite my job because my carpel tunnel was in both hands. My right hand was worst than the left. And I just had surgery on Wednesday. I'm so glad I got it done.
This makes me feel better. I’m only 20 lol and it’s in both my hands. I don’t want to quit my job or stop playing the guitar. I’ve been curious about the surgery and people say you can be put to sleep or at least be number to the pains which makes me feel better
Thanks for the info Amanda . I'm a musician (guitarist) who has to work 50+ being a concrete finisher every week lol All jokes aside I am struggling with carpal tunnel as I type . My insurance don't kick in till the end of October . I'm going to try and finish the year out till Christmas . We get laid off in the wintertime . I'm scared to have this done cause of the uncertainty . I'm always afraid they are going to under medicate me and I'm going to wake up during surgery . But carpal tunnel is making life suck right now . My hands are always asleep when I wake up . I'm the only one allowed to sleep dammit !!! LOL Thanks for the insight :)
Hi! OMG! I'm sorry for the waited response. I didn't realize I had comments on my videos. My phone has not been logged in. How are you doing now? Still struggling? Or did you have the surgery.
Sometimes I wake up not feeling my hands at all and I feel like they’re gonna explode totally numb and they get better when I get up,but every time I try to do jewerly sitting down my hands will get numb and I can’t do anything like arts and craft I mean I’m really thinking about getting the surgery😢
I did both of mine at the same time years ago it was a little rough at first best way to do it only one healing time. I was awake during mine but sedated. Easiest surgery that I ever had. Now I’m healing up from a total knee replacement the carpal tunnel was a piece of cake compared to that.
You know, I asked them if I could get both of them done at the same time. My doctor would not do it. I’m kind of glad now that I didn’t because I also got my knee done the same time I got my hand done. I got a meniscus repair on my right knee and carpal tunnel release on my left hand. I’m planning on scheduling my next surgery as soon as I’m fully recovered from this one for my right hand and my left knee. I worked at FedEx for almost 6 years and it’s very physically damaging on the body. I’m thinking about going to school to get a job that won’t be so bad on my body but you go girl
Amanda Norris It actually went very well. I had my right hand done first. The pain got really bad tho last night 😔 and my fingers were hot n swollen. I do better taking my meds every 4 hrs instead of 6. This morning is much better! The numbness n burning sensation is gone and the swelling has gone down a lot. Its now been about 19 hours since my surgery.Thanks for asking ❤️
Temeka Robinson I’m glad everything went well. I feel like I was in so much pain that when I had them done it just felt so much better. I truly had next to no pain afterward.
I had one wrist done and I’m in New Zealand,no premeds all done wide awake with a local injection,wasn’t the most pleasant,wish I’d had some form of medication.
Thank you I’ll be having my bilateral carpal T surgery along with ulnar depression surgery at the elbow.I am a little worried because it will be three different cuts and I know the elbow might be more painful than the wrist.
Omg this is the worst pain ever. I can’t even wipe my behind. Symptoms were only at night, but it’s all day every day. My PA wants me to do an EMG test then surgery. My anxiety is through the roof from the pain. I can’t wait to have the surgery. I’m at the point where I’m ready to chop my hand off myself😭
I'm having bilateral in Dec. A little concerned. I'm a nurse and we are difficult patients because...we know too much ;) Also though, I'm single and live alone :( Friends are offering to help, but still. Wiping, etc. I'm type I diabetic as well, so doing the insulin and such. I was encouraged to do them bilaterally. My deductible is super high which stinks but thankful I'll be getting it. I live in the beautiful garden state, NJ which means it's constant clean up with weeds in summer, leafs in fall, snow in winter and it's mountainous/hills. So, I need my hands. Single homeowner. And I'm year over due. Thank you.
@Jennifer - Your situation sounds somewhat similar to mine. Single homeowner in Maryland, work in Delaware, super high deductible, counting on friend to take me. One difference is I'm only having the right hand done. I had the left done in 2012. I'm scheduled for this Friday the 22nd. Well best wishes. You will be fine.
I had my right hand done first. Only had freezing. I felt everything happening during surgery but no pain. It took all about 20 mins including stitches. I was told to keep my hand elevated above my heart for 48hrs and I only took one advil after the freezing started to wear off about 8 hrs later to ease the pain which was tolerable but to be more comfortable I took it. I also did some finger exercises right away to keep things moving. The fingers were stiff surprisingly while doing the exercises. I still do them at 4 weeks. Then the morning of the 5th day I was allowed to take the bandages off. Honestly I had trouble wiping with bandage off so I used my left hand for about 3 weeks. Using right hand for wiping now and find wrist still sore during wiping it's been 4 weeks now. Just taking it easy there. Not sure I would like to get both at the same time. I like being to have one hand to still do regular stuff. I am getting left hand done in June. I have had NO carpel tunnel symptoms since the surgery very happy I did the surgery. I have had carpal tunnel for 24 yrs. I can sleep through the night now. Makes me wanna cry that I can finally sleep..left hand is not as bad but still getting it done as there are symptoms there just not as bad. TIP I have been wearing a sports bra to make it easier. Also yes if you have any prescription bottles may need help opening those. So plan ahead with that.
I had surgery for carpal on right hand with also 2 trigger finger surgery and now a year later I had left carpal surgery with 1 trigger finger release, both carpel at same time, nope not for me. I did both surgeries wide awake, only nerve block because of history with afibb. They didn't give me anything to relax, so I took one 7.5 hydrocodone early, so I felt pretty good 🎉🎉
Thank you for your video. I have been recommended for bilateral carpal tunnel surgery... I am terrified of how am I guna go to the toilet ... and I don't mean No1.... I'm sure I'll find a way to cope....
I didnt have any Anastasia, just Novocain. end of March 2023 had the right hand done, beginning of April 2023 had the left one done. Im still in the healing process now in june. Still pretty painful if i press down on my palms, and i have these hard bumps in the lower middle of my palms? Getting kind of worried about those😬😬
I'm having my first hand done, my right, next month. They will not do both at once. I am in so much pain and haven't been able to feel my fingertips in many months.
I’m having problems straightening my index and middle finger 4 hours after surgery. I can get them about 90% straight. Did you experience the same issue.
Just had right done on 12th. Gotta say not bad at all. I have MS so I know I couldn't do both at the same time. Everything went great. Swelling worst part for me.
Thanks for the video,I struggle with carpal tunnel for 13 years I kept putting it off because I do hair but enough is enough so I'm having my right hand done november7th and left hand November 21st my doc said he is gonna put me out
@@sheikaamor4489 get it done tell them you want general anesthesia that way your knocked out and won’t feel a thing my hands look great there are no marks my only issue is that my carpal tunnel came back but my hands felt great once they healed
