labgeek
07-28-2008, 07:08 PM
I am now looking at CT surgery. I see my Dr. again on friday. Neurologist I saw today says he is convinced it's CT.
How long were you off of work? How long was light duty? How much PT post surgery? Thanks, Lab
How long were you off of work? How long was light duty? How much PT post surgery? Thanks, Lab
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Johands333
08-17-2008, 09:13 PM
I would say 3 weeks before you can start doing more normal things. I didn't work when I did my surgery but I think you need to have time to heal before you try doing things like typing, carrying anything, etc. Stitches stay in for 2 weeks.
luvcats54
10-07-2008, 12:50 AM
I had CT surgery on Sept.15th..Plaining to return to work (not Real Sure) on or around the 3rd of Nov. Work in a factory that involves alot of lifting..Had CT surgery on right hand last Oct. and it helped 95%..Good Luck to all..!
HURTEN
10-07-2008, 09:09 PM
I Went Back To Work Too Soon, I Would Suggest Wait The 8 Weeks And See How You Feel. If You Go Back To Using Your Hands Too Soon You Might Have More Damage.. It Happened To Me.
MarciaBrdy
10-28-2008, 08:52 AM
I Went Back To Work Too Soon, I Would Suggest Wait The 8 Weeks And See How You Feel. If You Go Back To Using Your Hands Too Soon You Might Have More Damage.. It Happened To Me.
I am getting ready to have the surgery in another month. When you say using the hand too soon can cause more damage do you mean that you cannot use the hand at all? Or does everyone mean like carrying heavy things, or typing, etc...Just how much can you use the hand after surgery--carry a dish to the sink? Or nothing at all??
I am getting ready to have the surgery in another month. When you say using the hand too soon can cause more damage do you mean that you cannot use the hand at all? Or does everyone mean like carrying heavy things, or typing, etc...Just how much can you use the hand after surgery--carry a dish to the sink? Or nothing at all??
wimpette
11-24-2008, 06:59 PM
My surgeon recommends two weeks - I plan to go back to a job where I use my hands a lot in 10 days, as soon as the stitches are removed. Have had other surgical procedures, for those 6-8 weeks or more was the least time required, this is a much more straightforward procedure and I should be able to function fine. Even the cast doesn't seem to hold me back too much.....
MarciaBrdy
11-24-2008, 07:21 PM
Thank you Wimpette!! You sound like me. I have a hard time laying low with just one hand. Its going to be a battle but I will be trying. Thanks!!
wimpette
11-24-2008, 08:08 PM
Amazing what you can do with one hand... now four days out, feel guilty not working. Even got my hair washed single handed! - that's a sign I should be working. You should do fine, your body will let you know if you're overdoing it (except if, like me, you ignore it!!) Take care,
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