Eric.....I had both of mine done about 12 years ago. The frist thing I noticed was no more pain. What a relief!! My hands are not as strong as they were and I can't move wrists as far. Fingers work fine. You may have to change how you use your wrist some. Mine were so bad I couldn't squize a tooth paste tube or pick up a pan. Do what Dr's tell you to get healed and then get back to pickin. You learned how to play once you can do it again. It will feel different for a while. Try to keep from stressing that wrist or the carpel tunnel might come back........Good luck......Mary