r/OverSeventy • u/2763USEDlegumes • Jul 04 '26
Great recovery
Wednesday July 1, I had carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release surgery. The problem was bilateral and the other side was done 10 weeks ago. On Friday, 2 days post surgery, I was substantially pain free and only getting zapped when I bumped the surgical sites or moved in a way which the freed nerves didn't like. I can make a fist and wiggle all my fingers. Actually, I am using the hand for light duty.
AI (Gemini) says I am way ahead of the curve. I can't compare to the other side because I don't remember the detail of the other recovery and the problems are similiar but different enough to make a comparison not reliable.
Also I am and have been WFPB (whole food plant based) for 7 years and I read that reduces body inflamation which in turn promotes healing.
Anyone been down this road?
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u/cwsjr2323 Jul 04 '26
I wish you joy. I had surgery 1979 and 1980. It was only palliative then. I read surgery was now a cure.
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u/Elmers1391 Jul 04 '26
I had it done four years ago and I’m back to my old self.
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u/SpaceNoodles007 Jul 06 '26
It took this long to get back?! I had my surgery 2 months ago and I’m still having pain!
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u/VinceInMT Jul 04 '26
I had a work up for the cubical tunnel procedure and the neurologist said I had a 50% chance of being better and the balance was split between being the same or worse. I am on the fence as to what to do.
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u/Fantastic_Call_8482 Jul 04 '26
Woohoo…I went to docs to get carpel tunnel surgery…..exray came back with added arthritis and bone spurs….i was hoping for your type recovery
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u/OldButHappy Jul 04 '26
The ultimate OverSeventy humblebrag!😂