Hi there.
I had my right hand done 8 days ago. Straight away the numbness went and the feeling in my hand is normal now. I work mostly in an office now, plus some packaging of goods for post. I had 3 hours off work (yes, 3 hours). No pain relief needed since. The surgery was not micro- just an old fashioned cut (1 1/2"). Left hand booked for 3 weeks from now. No hesitation in getting that one done at all.
Just a last comment. I am in Australia. We have universal health care. The whole proceedure cost me $23.00. I am not insured. Support your polititions who are trying to do this for you!
I kept the bandage on for a few days only to let the wound breath, and now I don't cover it at all. I have been moving firewood as well as doing my regular work around the house. All good.
Just have a positive attitude and keep the hand moving- that is what it was made for!
Good luck.
Dennis

I have had the surgery 3 - 4 days ago. I am wondering is there anything you are not suppose to do after this surgery. All I was told was to make sure I move my fingers as this helps with recovery. I am a little concerned as I think I can still feel some pins & needles in my fingers & was wondering if this is what can still happen. My wound still has stitches in I have them out in 4 days time. I am hoping I haven't done anything to ruin the result of the surgery. I didn't do too much for 2 days but now I am typing, & holding things (not too heavy) with this hand & wondered if this can irratate or cause the operation to be ruined? I'd love to hear some answers from anyone. Thanks for your time

Hi spice girl.
I am 2 weeks now and I have found I can do more each day. I was pretty active from the start. My Dr said just to do as much as comfortable- if you do too much your hand will give you the message.
Even today I found actions in my work that I can do pain-free that I could not a few days ago.
I was told that the best thing to do is to keep the hand active as it erecovers.
So I don't think you need to worry too much. I recon you are doing the right thing.
Cheers,
Dennis

i had my surgery last year,only took 19 mins in operating theatre under local anesthetic,i was fully wakened,only felt pressure.when anesthetic wore off i was in pain so took diclofenic and paracetamol.stitches came out 10 days later.quick recovery,tender to begin with after op.full strength took few months to use my hand/wrist again.no numbness at all since op,a success.
still to have other hand done.