I do know that the 'odds' for successful carpal surgeries have improved over the last 20 years? But... I'm one for trying out all other alternatives BEFORE doing the 'deed'. So to say. I was diagnosed w/carpal on one arm/wrist after a one-day affair of trying to get a screen into a track w/a spline inserter! After 2 hours of trying? Numbish...after 4 hours...deadly numb. Definitely diagnosed w/carpal 3 months later and just offered some massage techniques for pain alleviation. Well they worked. But when I'd gotten bad PN in the hands and arms? It all went South! Just something to keep in mind, the 'odds' the doc's record of successful surgeries and so on.
Jaime? I truly hope that your surgery IS a SUCCESS! 's
Cy? I can't believe YOU will live contently w/a cast on your arm that long....
THIS IS GONNA BE ONE OF THOSE TIMES? THAT YOU CAN'T TRY! Learn to be a WIMP.
Hope to all etc! - j