To all you yong bucks you gotta be a tuff MF'er to get old

[BuzzardMarinePumper]

I had both hands done at the same time. Surgery was 10/31 and I went back to work 12/15. Dexterity is better, but still needs more time to see how much better.

Actually, my right hand is already better than it was. It was the better of the two hands and the damage wasn't as bad.

The left hand will take time to see the full impact of the surgery....they said roughly 6-8 months. The whole left arm has been kind of a pain with nerve damage from the C-spine issues, but things improve in small and infrequent increments.

I'll go back in February for another injection for the De Quervain's syndrome. If it doesn't improve after another injection or two, they'll schedule me for surgery. They may try microneedling for the Dupuytren's contracture then.

I'm picking up stuff with a lot less pain and I can grip d'bells and barbells much better. Dr. said to be smart over the next few months. If something hurts, stop doing it.

I have several hand stretches I do multiple times/day, especially at work. If I feel that I've injured my hands on any way, I'm supposed to get into his office ASAP. The arthritis is....well, arthritis.

Edit: I'll need more time to give an estimate of the % of improvement. I went back to work, worked 4 days, then the holiday break rolled around.

That is what hand Dr told me !