Anyone had carpal tunnel Surgey?
04-10-06, 07:59 PM
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Anyone had carpal tunnel Surgey?
Anyone here had the surgery?
And if so howlong before you could ride again? This is driving me nuts. Off work for a month and supposed o hit 70 this week everyday and I can't get on the damn bike.
And if so howlong before you could ride again? This is driving me nuts. Off work for a month and supposed o hit 70 this week everyday and I can't get on the damn bike.
04-11-06, 02:44 AM
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No, I have not had the surgery. I installed North Road bars and the problem with riding has disappeared. Two people I know have had the operation. Both say the results are so-so at best. My doctor said success is 50-50.
04-11-06, 07:00 AM
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My wife had it... her case was pretty severe. I don't recall exactly how long she didn't feel like riding, though she doesn't have nearly the drive to ride as many here do. Best I can offer is listen to your doc and, more importantly, to your body, and ride when you feel up to it. Start with rides that won't be jarring the wrists - paved or smooth dirt paths before you start plunging into rock gardens and stuff.
Are you having open release or the orthoscopic one?
Are you having open release or the orthoscopic one?
04-11-06, 07:28 AM
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I had the open release last THursday.
I didn't have it due to riding, I am an auto mechanic by trade and have it in b oth hands but the right was so weak I could hardly hold a wrench any longer. So alas I had to have it done. I am off of work for at least a month. At this particular moment I couldn't even fathom riding down my street. Still can't button my own pants. Definatley can't tie shoes yet. Really frustrating. 50 outside right now at 8:30 in the morning and I have to sit here and look at my baby, all lonely and wanting some smooth carressing.LOL
Time to get some other stuff done I guess.
Stacey
I didn't have it due to riding, I am an auto mechanic by trade and have it in b oth hands but the right was so weak I could hardly hold a wrench any longer. So alas I had to have it done. I am off of work for at least a month. At this particular moment I couldn't even fathom riding down my street. Still can't button my own pants. Definatley can't tie shoes yet. Really frustrating. 50 outside right now at 8:30 in the morning and I have to sit here and look at my baby, all lonely and wanting some smooth carressing.LOL
Time to get some other stuff done I guess.
Stacey
