Mel - I had both wrists done for carpal tunnel syndrome. Both at the same time, just over a year ago. Two weeks in plaster, then the stitches came out and I was back at work. I was also playing again at home, but it was another two months before I could carry my rig in and out. My right was worse, with atrophy of the nerve. That is now fully recovered. The left was not so bad, but I managed to damage it again before the stitches came out. Learn from me - don't try to do too much too soon.
Hope it all goes well from here on.