Ahhhh!!!!
#11
Originally Posted by raedar63
Originally Posted by Catherine Marie
Will be having carpal tunnel surgery beginning of June. I won't be able to quilt or knit for awhile...What will I do to keep myself busy????
#13
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I wish I could have it, the docs say mine is not bad enough for surgery, just bad enough to make me wear splints at night, which is forcing my arms into weird positions and bothering the rest of my arm.
#14
I was knitting the day after my surgery. You will have less strength but will probably still be able to sew at teh machine. No pain at all and most of all I felt like I had my life back, best decision I ever made.
#15
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I wish I could have it, the docs say mine is not bad enough for surgery, just bad enough to make me wear splints at night, which is forcing my arms into weird positions and bothering the rest of my arm.
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Looks like between now and then you might be wise to make your own kits ... precut your fabric, pattern, thread etc. all ready to go.
Sitting and sewing will probably be one of the first things you will be able to manage in short spurts.
As someone mentioned, start practicing using your other hand more and not relying on the one that will be recovering.
Good Luck with on your surgery!
Sitting and sewing will probably be one of the first things you will be able to manage in short spurts.
As someone mentioned, start practicing using your other hand more and not relying on the one that will be recovering.
Good Luck with on your surgery!
#18
Originally Posted by Catherine Marie
Will be having carpal tunnel surgery beginning of June. I won't be able to quilt or knit for awhile...What will I do to keep myself busy????
#19
My doctor did my carpel tunnel through the palm of the hand - a less-than-1-inch incision, and I went home with a band-aid on my hand.....was crocheting that evening. My suggestion - find a doctor that will do it that way - I'm a church organist, and had the surgery on a Monday - was back at the organ the next Sunday! I'd NEVER have it done the old way!
#20
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Wishing you a quick recovery, and do as so many have said here - cut now - sew later - prepare for the future - and the in between, can be used in watching video of tutorials and reading quilting magazines, etc... or a very good intriguing book!
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