scha5193 wrote: Thank you to everyone that replied. I will follow up after my op.
scha5193 wrote: Hi I am new to this group and am having a trapeziectomy early next month. I also have tenosynovitis on the ulnar side of my wrist which the surgeon is going to ‘abrade’. Does anyone know anything about this?
Well after my operation being cancelled twice I have now had my trapeziectomy and the tenosynovitis sorted. As someone else replied I am in a cast and was expecting quite a lot of pain. However apart from immediately after the op when had a great deal of pain once back on the ward hardly any pain at all. Plus my lack of pain has been ongoing. Some discomfort but no pain. Am having my cast off in March 3 weeks after my surgery and can’t wait. I know I’ll have another splint but hopefully one I can take off the bathe etc.
Hi, I am new to this site but sadly not new to arthritis 🙁
I am due to have a trapeziectomy next week and would be very grateful for any hints and tips which might help me manage my expectations, especially when it comes to driving, dressing, cooking etc. Thank you 😊
Hello @maria1976 and welcome to the forum. It's great to see you already posting, and I am sure our members will respond with some help from their own experiences.
In the meantime, have a look at this from our website which should give you some useful information..
Good luck for next week and please let us know how you get on.
Best wishes
Caryl
Thanks, I will!
Hi @CarylW , I have had both mine done.
As I live on my own, I batch cooked loads of meals to freeze during in the week before the ops.
If you buy fresh veg, prep them & store them in the fridge beforehand, or buy the pre-prepared or use frozen
After the op, you could get someone to prep them up for you. My daughter & daughter in law were brilliant in that respect !
Dressing was slightly difficult at first, but I bought 'pull on' bras with which I could get on (with a bit of difficulty!) with just one hand. Loose sleeved tops, (always put your bad arm in first), jogging trousers, poncho style jumpers were a god send in the early days!
You learn how to manage, and whilst it's limiting to start with, with the help of a good hand therapist & excercises, you should be back to normal around 10 weeks - although everyone is different.
Driving is advised after 8-10 weeks, as long as your therapist agrees, but only short journeys to start with.
If I think of anything else, I"ll let you know - I am sure others will share their experiences and suggestions.
Good luck for the op - hope all goes well for you, keep us up to date with your progress 🙂
Helen x
Thank you Helen - some useful tips 😊