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13/6/2018 at 11:07am
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Hey gays and gals
Im due to have carpal tunnel surgery at he end of the month ahhh its camping season!!! has anyone had the op and if so how long until you can use the hand properly?
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13/6/2018 at 4:59pm
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Google has quite a few answers.
carpal tunnel surgery recovery time
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14/6/2018 at 9:32am
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Hey, I had a friend who had the more invasive one with lots of stitches and a cast. Altho she’s very happy with it not the six weeks not being able to do anything has put her off having the second one done for a long time. She wouldn’t have been able to camp in that period or for quite a while after. But as all medical professionals always tell us, everyone is different and you cannot predict how one person is gonna fare compared to another.
Also, I’m not sure which is worse etiquette, hijacking this thread or starting an almost identical one so I’ve chosen to post here. Sorry if wrong.
I came on here this morn with a question about ops too.
Hubster looks like he will prob have spinal surgery in next two weeks to remove an extensive disc prolapse. Anyone had this surgery?
They said he would be home same day or day after and off work 4-6 weeks but anyone camped in this period? Towards the end tho, not straight away.
He’s desperate to get away as this with the continued chemo very much getting him down.
Many thanks as ever
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21/6/2018 at 1:26pm
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Hello guys! thanks for taking the time to reply, I have been googling lots and watched a few videos on the actual surgery (crazy I know) so I kind of know what to expect but hearing from someone who has had it done is fab.
I've booked to go camping mid august with friends so we will have help to put the tent up if needs be, op is next Thursday (28th June) I will pop back up and let you know how things are going.
Mischiefsmum Its totally fine with me you posting about your Hubby on this post, Do you have camp beds or airbeds etc and how dose he sleep when you camp? My hubby has fibromyalgia (not the same I know) We use double height air beds and sleeps better than at home. If you can pitch without him and he has a comfortable chair and bed go for it as soon as he feels up to going the fresh air is a great aid for recovery.
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21/6/2018 at 2:09pm
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To offer a super positive story the manager at the chippy in town had both wrists done at the same time and was back at work cutting fish and frying within 72 hours.
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23/6/2018 at 10:07am
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wow if he can do that then camping here I come
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23/6/2018 at 11:41am
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She's a her. Good luck with your op and the return to camping.
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23/6/2018 at 12:28pm
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My husband had his carpal tunnel done (2nd one) yesterday, he's off work for 2 weeks and we go camping in 4 weeks. Going on last time he feels he'll be fine to go.
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25/6/2018 at 2:09pm
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this is all very encouraging, thanks everyone
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28/6/2018 at 11:47pm
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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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Do campers 'peg it'?
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) But use your other hand to surf for a suitable camping convalescence.
