OK, if this works, you should see two pictures here, one is a picture of the wound after 4/5 days during a dressing change and the other is after 4 weeks. It's even better today!
I am 5 weeks post op and the surgery is 100% successful.
I think everything looks good and well taken care ok. congrats on your success. BTW did you use any creams or oils for your incision area?
Hi Betty,
I use.........vaseline! Gently rubbed in, a few times a day.
Andy
Hello Andy! Visually it looks pretty much like my own scar did then, except for the lower end that went straight below the little finger on me. Question though: when you gently rub, do your middle fingers become numb and/or do you feel enormous pain 1 cm to the right of the scar? I did and was told it wasn't necessary at all to rub on the skin.
/Ken
Hi Ken, The answer to your question is no. I don't have any numbness at all and rubbing the scar causes no pain. It is sensitive to touch, sure. But this is improving with time. Gently introducing different textures definately helps. It improves your confidence that it can be touched and some people say it helps the nerves re-learn the sensations. I think that this goes to prove that everyone is different and that you should not lose heart if things are not perfect straight away. The healing you can see on the outside is just the tip of the iceberg.
Hi there, I'm three days after my op and things seem to be ok at present, although fingers still bit stiff. I take the big bandage off today, leaving a clear patch. Stitches out on 17th so, that's good. My friend who's had both wrists done, has suggested BIO oil from the chemist. Her scars are almost non-existent after several months. She gentle massaged bio oil into both and the nobbly scars shrank.
Hi andy, had mine 10 years ago just got a very thin white line now can hardly even see them
heres pic of my left wrist which is probably the most visible of the two scars
I'm amazed! Really. Almost invisible. Had the surgery done in March 2014, mine is much more visible.
Yh faded over the years couldnt lift a pint before op😱, but only got better and stronger once done😃
Hi.. I had my carpal tunnel release two weeks ago and I really wish I never had it done now.. I'm a single mum so its been so hard trying to cope alone.. I'm still in so much pain my fingers and hands are swollen up.. Is,it too early for me to be expecting it to be healed?? I know in the long run it will be better for me but seriously its been horrible.. The pain is unbearable am I supposed to be having this pain? My stitches don't come out for another two weeks yet.. Did anyone have dissolvable stitches?? As my sister did. So I'm not sure why I had normal stitches.. Thanks 😊
Hi Jina! WHY do you get the stitches removed 4 weeks after the surgery? The normal procedure is 2 weeks after the surgery. I had "the normal stitches", the unnormal gypsam filled stiff bandage and got the stitches removed at the clinic after 2 weeks. Make sure to do the exercises with your hand/s a couple of times each day!! I'm sure you've been instructed to do the pumping exercises?! Holding the hands up in the air spreading the fingers, lower them rather slowly while making fists and up again rather slowly spreading your fingers in the air, repeat 10-20 times. Both in the morning and in the evening plus during the day if you need to. You while be much better if the progress is as it uses to be after cts surgery. Good luck!
Hi Ken
Thanks for the reply I am very confused now.. 😞.. No they never advised me on any exercises as well... I have been told that I'm due to have the stitches removed after four weeks.. I've had blood in my fresh plaster as well this week. I'm due for a,plaster change on Friday.. A few of my friends had the same procedure but had dissolvable stitches.. Maybe I need to speak to the nurse on Friday.. Thanks again 😊
Öööööhhhhhhhh......? If you don't do the exercises, how do you get rid of the swollen hands? When they become swollen, of course they will hurt. Try the exercise I described, tomorrow. Keep in mind also to hold your hand/s in the air during daytime as much as possible. I had my hand in the air 24 hours a day for two weeks, and after that...
Hi Jina, sad to hear you are having problems with your cts. It certainly doesn't sound good. Mine was done 16 days ago and as mentioned before, in all cases, stitches come out after 14 days. You should have been given an emergency telephone number to ring - ring it NOW!
The fact that it is still very painful and fingers swollen etc, indicates there is something wrong. You may have an infection, especially as you say. There is fresh blood showing.Two options here: 1. Get to walk in centre or emergency gp appointment TODAY! 2. Call an ambulance.
Sorry for being dramatic but what you are going through isn't normal it needs immediate action.
Let me know how you get on.
Mine was done 16days ago and am able to move hand without pain &only thin scar showing. Don't leave it any longer ok?
Hi Wini
Thanks for the advice I cant seem to
add a photo of my hand on here. I have taken your advice and I've got a app with my nurse today..😊.. I really don't know why I'm having the stitches in for four weeks its crazy.. I will let you know on the outcome.. Thanks again 😊
Hope it gets sorted soon. Do you have any family or friends nearby that can help with the children and you?
This may help if you are on StreetLife .com
Put out an all rounder to see if there is anyone who is willing to spare an hour or two to hel you. There are very nice people living near you that may.
Or, contact your local church or WI group, though not sure if you are happy to so that.
These are just ideas.
Hi Jina, I had both tunnels done 3 days ago. I've experienced one day of pain and no swelling. I go for the stitches out after 14 days. Please go see your doctor Asap because everything points to an infection. If so you will have been in immense pain and I really feel for you. I'd go to accident emergency now. Best of luck and let us know how you go on.
Hi Wini
I went to see the nurse and she said there's no infection and its a slow healing process...😞.. She also said that my fingers will feel numb and be swollen up and its "normal"... She also never had the right plaster and said it doesn't matter.. I have rang the hospital and the nurse will get back to me.. I don't understand why my healing process is any different than everyone else... Really confused 😖
Hi Jina, something doesn't seem right. I take it the nurse knows all about CTS. Her comments indicate that your recovery is "normal, when they most definitely aren't. 4 weeks to stitches out is def not normal. It should be 2 weeks. You should now be having yours out and be well on the road to recovery.any swelling should have gone.
I am into my fourth day. I have no swelling and no pain. If I stretch my hand it is sore, obviously. I am actually wondering wether to take the bandages off to get some air to the wounds. (Much to my wife's annoyance) !