After You Get Home
Get Well Soon
Helping you to make a speedy recovery after carpal tunnel release
After you get home
| Day | Got up at ... am | Activities | How much rest I needed | What times I needed to rest | Went to bed at ... pm | How’s the base of your palm feeling? | How’s the movement in your hand and fingers? | What more have you been able to do today? |
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Remember, take a step-by-step approach to getting better, and build up your activities in small stages. Don’t push yourself too far too fast. If you’re concerned about anything, or if you feel you’re not making progress fast enough, ask your surgeon or your GP.