Keeping Myself Mentally Prepared
By YoghurtGal
@flapiz (23148)
United Kingdom
July 3, 2024 3:52am CST
I have my carpal tunnel release surgery scheduled tomorrow and I am really nervous about it. So as a healthcare professional I know knowledge can reduce anxiety so here I am doing some reading about it. It seems like a very minor surgery but it is my first surgery ever so please keep me in your prayers guys.
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@2ndchances24 (8862)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
3 Jul
Knowledge is key these days about EVERYTHING in life
I just wish a lot more people would realize it & do more of it.
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@2ndchances24 (8862)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
3 Jul
@flapiz that is very true, but some people just don't like
taking the time to learn things that will help them in life.
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@flapiz (23148)
• United Kingdom
3 Jul
@2ndchances24 Sometimes life gets too busy to learn. It has to be a conscious and intentional effort really.
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@allknowing (136150)
• India
4 Jul
It is better to get it done with than have that problem on your hands
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@flapiz (23148)
• United Kingdom
4 Jul
Yep the sooner the better I suppose. 30 minutes and it shall be done.
@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
3 Jul
I'll be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way! It's completely normal to feel nervous, especially with it being your first surgery. Wishing you a smooth procedure and a speedy recovery! I might also have a surgery but I am hoping the antibiotics will be enough and there will be no need for that surgery.
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@flapiz (23148)
• United Kingdom
3 Jul
Thank you for such lovely words. Which surgery are you going for? I also wish you a speedy recovery too.
@Beestring (14537)
• Hong Kong
3 Jul
Hope your surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery.
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@snowy22315 (180538)
• United States
4 Jul
You'll do fine. My sister had a pretty serious case of that. She had to wear a brace.
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@Marilynda1225 (82732)
• United States
3 Jul
Will definitely keep you in my prayers for your surgery.
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@Fleura (30358)
• United Kingdom
3 Jul
I'm not sure knowledge really does reduce anxiety. An acquaintance recently told me she was awaiting surgery to remove a tumour behind her nose. She seemed quite looking forward to it but knowing what's involved, I find it frankly terrifying!
Anyway I'm sure your surgery will all be fine, as you say it's quite minor and done under local anaesthetic so I'm sure it will all go smoothly.
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@JESSY3236 (19912)
• United States
9 Jul
My mother had carpel tunnel and she had surgery too. She said it didn't hurt because they numbed it first.
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@MarieCoyle (37314)
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3 Jul
You will do well. Everyone I know who has had that done was so glad they went ahead and did it. It will be worth it in the end!
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@flapiz (23148)
• United Kingdom
7 Jul
@MarieCoyle I cannot do both at the same time. I worry Andrea would have a hard time. I am currently one handed.
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@MarieCoyle (37314)
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5 Jul
@flapiz
I have known quite a few people who had both wrists done, and no complications at all. I'm sure you will be glad after it's over.
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