MP- I had the same problems with Carpal Tunnel until last summer. I got so tired of things falling out of my hands, the pain and the numbness at night, not sleeping, etc. I had both hands done within a month and I've been very pleased. My hand was only wrapped for a week, NO dishes, and then another week with 2 stiches. that was it, a few hand excercises. Your life will be much easier when you get them fixed. I promise.