day 5!
not taking any painkillers. healing has been an absolute breeze, even though it's my dominant hand. it helps that i'm young (25) and i've been using it and moving my fingers every day.
there's still swelling in my palm and wrist, plus some of my fingers. my symptoms are almost completely gone. i still have numbness in my fingertips, but it's gone down and i know nerve damage can take a while to heal, if it does at all. i was worried that getting the surgery wouldn't change much but i feel so much better. 100% would do it again and 0 regrets.
i read the surgery notes, and apparently my median nerve was completely flattened against the top ligament. not sure if that affected why the incision is longer than planned? regardless, i'm so happy i got the surgery!