Here’s a wave, with my newly fixed left hand, to all my sports and friends. I underwent carpal tunnel release surgery on Wednesday. After years of postponing it, I’m having both hands done this winter, so they can heal in time for the guiding season. The procedure was out-patient, with local anesthetic and mild sedation, and took less than an hour. The relief from the problem (numbness and pain) is almost instantaneous. Stitches come out in ten days, and then it’s building back up to full strength and use. I’ve learned over the years that it’s a pretty common issue among guides and musicians. If anyone’s on the brink, I can recommend a good orthopedic surgeon in the Bangor area.
