A question about a pre-op condition!

[Samirax6 18]

So I had cubital tunnel syndrome on my left arm and had never repositiong surgery done in December to elevate that issue. I already had carpal tunnel in my right hand but the past 3 days this has gotten worse and the pain has gone up my arm and feels similar to my previous condition, just the other arm. Ice and not using it helps but its constant nerve tingle, numbness and pain I have. I will be banded on Thursday morning and wondering should I just wait it out until afterwords next week or try to get in to see the hand specialist before surgery. At this point I am not sure if there is anything to relieve the pain except for time or surgery in the near future for it. It has become a huge bother as I have one more project to complete before I have surgery this week. What do you guys think, call or just wait until next week (post-surgery)?

[Mikee57 699]

samirax6...I believe you need to contact your hand specialist...how good will the WLS be if you can't use your hands...sweetie...call them please

[Bandista 7,466]

Sending best wishes your way. Hand pain is no fun! Is there some one you can discuss this with, like a primary care provider who knows the situation and can help put the pieces together and set a timetable? There are so many factors -- PT, pain medication, being out of work for recovery, etc. Also I'm wondering if the positioning on the table could aggravate the condition or at least be something they should be aware of -- I have no idea but worth noting. Or maybe the anesthesia will be a welcome relief! Sidebar: if you take pain medication be sure to address Constipation as a major side effect of narcotics, otherwise you'll have three issues: the regular recovery, hand pain and bathroom trouble! Talk it through with your medical professionals -- we can sympathize but of course we are just a bunch of well-meaning strangers on the internet. Good luck with everything and congratulations on choosing yourself and your healthy future -- keep us posted!

[2muchfun 8,927]

Something like this could raise your blood pressure and they could cancel your surgery if it's too high? Take care of it or at the very least, contact your surgeons and let them know?