I had carpal tunnel surgery a few years back. I went back to work 4 days after the surgery. Did everthing with my left hand. I put a plastic bag on my hand and jumped into the shower. It was awkward, but I got it done. Now curling your hair with a curling iron is more difficult. If you have long hair just pull it back for awhile.
The healing didn't take long because it was done orthoscopically.
I even watched the whole surgery on the monitor. The whole thing was worth it. You will feel better.