Sugery for Me Tomorrow - Vibes Please

reesespbc · Jan 4, 2007

As alot of you probably know, I've been dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for a few months. Tomorrow I'm going into outpatient tomorrow for Carpal Release Surgery on my left hand. After about 10 days I'll have to schedule to have the right one done.

I'm pretty nervous so vibes are appreciated

I'm hoping that I can manage because as some may know, I walk with crutches, so that may prove to be a bit more difficult with a wrist splint. Also around the house I use my left hand to do alot while using a crutch in my right hand....actually when I get the right one done, writing, eating and going to the bathroom will probably be more interesting!

...oh and celebration is in order as I believe this is the first time I've used any TCS terminology (vibes) in a post

trouts mom · Jan 4, 2007

Sending many good surgery vibes{{{}}} You will be fine

bella713 · Jan 4, 2007

Many calming and healing vibes headed your way

esrgirl · Jan 4, 2007

I'm sending lots of vibes your way. My mom is much happier after having that surgery done on her wrist. I hope you have a smooth recovery!

pami · Jan 4, 2007

Sending (((((((BIG VIBES)))))))) that everything goes well with your surgery.

And good for you in getting down with TCS lingo!

reesespbc · Jan 4, 2007

Originally Posted by Pami

Sending (((((((BIG VIBES)))))))) that everything goes well with your surgery.

And good for you in getting down with TCS lingo!

Thanks, but that's about the only lingo I know so far

It's sure going to be a boring month. I'm a drummer/bass player too so I won't be able to do either, and I'm sure I won't be on the computer much either. Just layed out on the couch yelling for my wife to bring me food

If I didn't have the crutches and had access to my other hand I'm sure she'd just tell me to get it myself

I am hoping that though that the splint doesn't hinder me too much.

sibohan2005 · Jan 4, 2007

I hope everything goes well. {{{{{{VIBES}}}}}}}

halfpint · Jan 4, 2007

Originally Posted by ReesesPBC

As alot of you probably know, I've been dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for a few months. Tomorrow I'm going into outpatient tomorrow for Carpal Release Surgery on my left hand. After about 10 days I'll have to schedule to have the right one done.

I'm pretty nervous so vibes are appreciated

I'm hoping that I can manage because as some may know, I walk with crutches, so that may prove to be a bit more difficult with a wrist splint. Also around the house I use my left hand to do alot while using a crutch in my right hand....actually when I get the right one done, writing, eating and going to the bathroom will probably be more interesting!

...oh and celebration is in order as I believe this is the first time I've used any TCS terminology (vibes) in a post

I hope it's a piece of cake like mine was when I had it done, Lots of vibes for a great outcome

MoochNNoodles · Jan 4, 2007

I was just thinking of that this morning. You are deffinately in my prayers!

catcrazyperson · Jan 4, 2007

good luck!!!! sending LOTS of vibes {{{{{((((( )))))}}}}} your way!

reesespbc · Jan 4, 2007

Originally Posted by halfpint

I hope it's a piece of cake like mine was when I had it done, Lots of vibes for a great outcome

When you had yours were you completely knocked out? The doctor gave me too many details about the prep and the surgery and I don't want to be aware of any of it *lol*

cubbie · Jan 4, 2007

Good luck! You'll be back to giving high fives in no time!

gemlady · Jan 4, 2007

{{{{{Successful surgery vibes}}}}}

Soon you'll be able to play the violin like before!!!

pami · Jan 4, 2007

and dont forget your piano recitals you can get back to, too!

crazyforinfo · Jan 4, 2007

Sending some good vibes!

halfpint · Jan 4, 2007

Originally Posted by ReesesPBC

When you had yours were you completely knocked out? The doctor gave me too many details about the prep and the surgery and I don't want to be aware of any of it *lol*

Well what they gave me was like a Paralytic (Versed) & Some Sedation, You won't know anything, I beleive ( Don't quote me)

That the Versed makes it so you can't move when there working in that small area on your wrist. I had not one problem at all didn't even hurt after the Surgery, That was a long time ago so I would tend to think things are better now...You'll do fine I'm sure.

sarahp · Jan 4, 2007

Good luck, I hope it all goes well!!!!

neetanddave · Jan 5, 2007

Good luck, you'll do fine!

abymummy · Jan 5, 2007

You'll do great! Lots of positive energy coming from waaaayyyy over here!!

I was awake, no sedatives even for my surgery on my finger not too long ago...the surgeons were amused that I actually sang to them!!!

And the aneasthetist was bored since my blood pressure was sooo good the whole time that he ended up being the photographer and now, I'm known as the crazy cat lady in the micro-surgery department!!!

jcat · Jan 5, 2007

Good luck! I've had the surgery a couple of times, under local anesthesia, as I've had the problem for a little over 30 years. Get used to typing one-handed for awhile. I hate to say it, but the surgery didn't do me any good - the CTS came right back. I resort to smashing the lump/"capsule" against the tiled bathroom wall, and wrapping my wrist tightly to prevent more fluid build-up. My orthopedic surgeon finds that drastic, but admits that it's no different from him "crushing" the capsule(s).

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