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28/6/2018 at 11:47pm
Location: North Herts
Outfit: Monterey4 Cabanon E
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Hi Fiona, i've come to this post a little late and by now, you'll have had the op. By the sound of various posts, there has been a range of ops and conditions requiring surgery and different approaches, some more extensive and restrictive than others. I had the carpal tunnel op about 10 years ago (I can't believe it's that long but it is) after enduring the discomfort and dysfunction for some years (steroid injections and split blah blah blah). I had mine at the end of August and then went to Greece (non-camping it has to be said) about 3-4 weeks later. I was off work for two-weeks (I typed A LOT), and was glad of it as I felt vulnerable: no plaster/cast but a boxing glove sized bandage for a few days and then a simple wound dressing until the stitch removal. My wound dehisced... I think that's the spelling ... meaning it re-opened when the stitches (more than 2 less than 20) were taken out. A bit disconcerting. I was OK on holiday as I wasn't really using it much and had been worried like you, as I'd overlooked the recovery time. I think the salt water (I did swim quite a lot) helped the recovery. DO Go on your tip - just be vigilant about hygiene and the wound and don't over-do using the affected hand. I know it's hard when you're used to doing but, there's no shame in asking for help - including from fellow campers who are mainly a good bunch. Better a short time of feeling a bit 'helpless' and that can feel horrid, than risk putting back your healing. lots of tips for scar treatment: aloe vera gel, Bio=Oil, lavender oil... mix of all three...and exercise your hand. It will feel odd - mine was hyper-sensitive for a while and anything pressing in my palm felt really odd, but it did relieve the pain. For some years (it's coming back but I may be unlucky). Good luck with it all.
Post last edited on 28/06/2018 23:53:51
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