Getting back into shooting shape after Carpal Tunnel surgery?

I had the surgery done YEARS ago. I had both hands done about a year apart. I had let it go for way too long and most any task would make my hands go numb in a matter of minutes (I mean "can't feel anything" numb). Best thing any doctor has ever done for me were those surgeries. Completely eliminated the numb/dead feeling in my hands and I work my hands a lot (contractor). I was not shooting at the time but I remember returning to work fairly quickly. It was many years ago that I had it done so specific time to heal evades me. In my case I was sooo much better off after the procedure - I would not hesitate or worry about having it done. My motor function was better after I healed than before the surgery. I did get a scar on my right hand (none on left) because of how bad it was. 
 

I HAD IT DONE BOTH HANDS 4 WEEKS APART WAY TO SOON IT TAKES TIME TO GET THE HANDSWORKING AGAIN . I ALSO HAD THE CANAL RELEASE DONE SAME TIME I THINK IT WAS LIKE 8 WEEKS TO GET IT BACK TO NORMAL USE FIRST 5 DAYS ITS REAL SORE 

I was diagnosed with the same a couple months ago and have passed on the surgery for now. I'm using braces at night and stretching/massaging the arms during the day. It's helping for now but eventually the surgery will be needed. Good luck

Do not put it off John. I had both hands done at the same time back in 2002 and have not had a problem since. I was in the construction business for myself. The Dr. released me for light duty after about 3 weeks. 6 weeks later it was like nothing happened. Most Dr's will not do both hands at the same time.

There is a more pressing neck issue taking priority over my arms. Once that's under control, and the FT seasn is over for the year its next on the list.

First find yourself a hand surgeon who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release, preferably "single portal" using the Agee technique. In general, you are looking at a week back to light duty and two weeks back to heavy lifting. The surgery shouldn't keep you from shooting for more than a week or two in my experience.

"Red_Dawg"First find yourself a hand surgeon who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release, preferably "single portal" using the Agee technique. In general, you are looking at a week back to light duty and two weeks back to heavy lifting. The surgery shouldn't keep you from shooting for more than a week or two in my experience.

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I'll look into it. Thanks for the info.

John