I had both hands done at once. One hand was scheduled, but the wait time for this particular plastic surgeon was over a tear. By the time I was in OR the other hand was as bad as the first. My husband promised to do "everything"for me for 6 weeks, so the surgeon did both. His method was tiny ( about 1/4 in cuts on the wrist in one of the creases...) therefore healing time was quick, and scar is hidden.The reason I waited for this surgeon was exactly that I didn't want the huge ugly cut and scar from my wrist into the palm of my hand. I have a very exceptional husband! He did everything for me, and I mean everything. The fun times we still giggle over was showering, and getting my bra on each morning.If you precut a few qukilt tops, you should feel weel enough to guide the pieces through the machine, after about 3 weeks, but don't be in a hurry to press seams. Maybe a husband or friend could be volunteered.