I had to fight for four years for surgery in Denver and I won - but by that time my hands were big red lobster claws, didn't work, I had RSD on both and the surgery only took away 10 percent of the headaches and pain.

But I was still thankful for that.

I am Happpy that you don't have symptoms, because maybe you won't ever have a problem and you won't have to stop or modify your work!!!

But, what Jo says about scar tissue is true - you could have the surgery which would then make scar tissue which would then give you some measure of pain - so WHY is doctor recommending it with no symptoms now?

As for the surgery, you'd want to rest your hands a min. of one month and I'd take at least six months off if I could, and NOT use your hands, so that scar tissue wouldn't build up. The surgery was EASY, you're asleep, much easier than birthing or cesearean or breast surgery. The wounds were smaller than one half inch for me, under my underarm. I used Dr. Annest.

Best of luck and God bless you - Tam