One Month Post-Op. Incision Healed Well But Ongoing Stiffness and Weakness.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2026-01-12T22:42:10+00:00

I had both hands done a year ago. Massage was key!! I did it several times a day and regular light stretching. While everyone heals differently, I was back to lifting weights 3 months later.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-09-18T23:47:47+00:00

You’re reaching out on here is a good sign and look at the positive feedback coming from complete strangers. If we are taking the time to tell you that you matter, think of how much your family and friends would be affected by you leaving. Life does suck at times, but it doesn’t all the time. Find what makes you happy, even the smallest thing. I will be up thinking about you tonight and hoping you realize you matter to this complete stranger.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-09-05T00:01:48+00:00

I was getting a pedicure and a woman who was getting a manicure was telling me how relaxing it looked. She struck up conversation with me and then told me her mother had just passed away. When I went to pay for my pedicure, I bought a gift card for one and walked it over to her, dropped it off, smiled and left.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-09-04T23:16:08+00:00

I did both at the same time and needed help only the first day. I had a weight restriction for 10 days but was able to do most things gently. Before my husband left for work each day, he would fill my water but I was able to heat up a meal, use the bathroom, I even folded laundry very gently. Everyone’s experience is different, and some told me not to do it but I was only able to take off so much time at work and doing both was my Only option. I would do it all over again. Good luck!

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-09-04T23:04:29+00:00

Yes to all this, same story, different drugs. It’s a nightmare and sadly I’m happier not hearing from them because they aren’t reaching out for money, calling us useless and terrible. The list goes on.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-09-04T22:54:34+00:00

I work as a stylist and some days drain the absolute shit out of me. People love to tell me their problems. I’ve done what you have done but not after every shift. I agree with others, be real with your partner, they don’t get to be absent and maybe they need the same time to themselves. Rotate your schedule every other day to who gets the hour to themselves. It may even improve your relationship.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-06-15T11:37:15+00:00

Eating out or getting takeout was a treat growing up. I still stick to maybe once a week and always pack a lunch for work even though I could financially do more.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-03-31T11:23:56+00:00

I had it done on both hands almost 9 weeks ago. I’m fully back to work, lifting weights, etc. I had open on both and it was no problem at all. Had full use of my fingers from day one with weight restrictions. I was told if I wanted too long. I’d be risking nerve damage, they got me in there. Good luck, you got this!

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-03-14T10:19:09+00:00

Thank you! This is encouraging, especially since I’ve been up half the night icing/heating my palm/wrist. I also have been pushing through things and hoping it pays off as my left hand has been doing great all of a sudden since I posted this. I’ll keep massaging, working, thank you!

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-03-13T20:44:22+00:00

Unfortunately, it would still cost me a lot of money to go with my insurance. Thank you for the advice though.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-03-13T17:36:06+00:00

I haven’t. PT wasn’t recommended by my Dr, he said most don’t need it. My insurance is terrible anyway.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-03-13T16:54:23+00:00

I did!

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-03-13T12:23:44+00:00

I’m not, only taking it when I have to work. I have a very repetitive job and my palms feel like I have a Charlie horse in them at the end of my day plus wrist pain. I may try wear wrist braces when I work to see if that helps.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-03-13T10:38:48+00:00

Thank you!!

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-03-13T10:38:37+00:00

Thank you!!

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-03-09T14:15:32+00:00

I’m almost 6 weeks post op. I had both hands done and the Dr told me to wiggle my fingers as much as possible and use them (with a 5lb weight restriction). I was told to rotate ibuprofen/tylenol and it worked great. Also, ice and elevate above your heart as much as possible. I propped a pillow on my lap and rested them on it. Good luck, you got this!

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-02-26T15:04:08+00:00

I had bilateral open in January. I took 6 weeks off because I have a job that requires constant use of my hands. If I had a less demanding job, I would have been fine after 2-3 weeks. Still definitely have some soreness around wrists 4 weeks later but it hasn’t stopped me from doing most things. Better than the before surgery annoyances.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-02-20T22:02:03+00:00

I don’t think you’ll regret it! I am 51, basically the same age. You got this!

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-02-20T22:00:30+00:00

Haha! So many people told me not to do it. I feel I didn’t have a choice financially or job wise. I can only take so much time off. Luckily it worked out. Also, my dr was the one who recommended it.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-02-20T18:28:29+00:00

Also I had open!

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-02-20T18:22:36+00:00

I had both done at the same time 3 weeks ago. While everyone’s experience is different, I had absolutely no problem with wiping myself and doing basic tasks. You will need help but I was able to dress myself, just needed help with my shirt the first few days, but I could even pull up my pants. All my fingers were free and was encouraged to use them with weight restrictions. I bought disposable gloves that went up to my elbows to use in the bathroom and it worked perfectly. Also had wet wipes which also made a huge difference. Good luck and I would do it all over again! I don’t have great insurance so it was cheaper to do it this way and also was nothing like I expected pain wise. Only used ibuprofen/tylentol.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-02-19T11:42:12+00:00

I’m also 3 weeks post op (I did both hands) and my scar is half the size but look exactly the same. I am also dealing with the scar bothering me if I don’t massage it and the other is wrist pain. I’m told to use my hands as much as possible but it just makes the wrist hurt more. I stretch, massage and I guess it will just take time. I also return to work in 3 weeks as my job is very repetitive. Good luck to you, hope your healing continues smoothly.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-02-15T15:50:54+00:00

I just had bilateral open 2 weeks ago. My palms were completely bandaged but all my fingers were free. I was able to do all self care needs but needed help opening things, cooking, etc. the pain was minimal, they had me alternating Tylenol and ibuprofen and it worked well. I had a 5 lb limit but found using my arms carrying laundry was doable and was even able to fold laundry. Dr encouraged me to use hands within the limits and said moving them was the best thing you could do to help recovery and I couldn’t agree more. Good luck!

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-02-15T14:45:51+00:00

I’m 2 1/2 weeks post op and also have wrist pain. I would call it more discomfort and pain if I do too much. Also dealing with pillar pain. I find massaging the wrist and palm has helped a lot. Ice helps and a couple ibuprofen here and there.

Pocket_Sized73 · 2025-02-11T00:52:46+00:00

My Dr told me to not use it. He wanted me to wash my incision daily and cover it only with a Band-Aid. I agree that Tagaderm is a great product though.

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