[header] How to recover after carpal tunnel release surgery [title] Know that you will most likely be sent home shortly after surgery. [step] A carpal tunnel release surgery is generally done as an " outpatient procedure, " meaning that you show up during the day, receive the surgery, and are sent home the same day. It is very rare that anyone would need to stay overnight, or be officially admitted for a hospital stay, for this surgery. 
Therefore, excluding unforeseen complications, you can expect to be sent home on the same day. [title] Wear a bandage or splint after surgery.