I had both my hands done at seperate times though. I also was off work for about 2 weeks which was the LONGEST 2 weeks of my life.
When they did my right hand, when I came out of surgery and it looked like a big huge baseball mitt size wise and I was able to see the top halves of all my fingers and thumbs.
When they did my left hand, when I came out of surgery I freaked out....I thought they CUT MY FINGERS off as I couldn't see them.
They cut me from wrist into my palm but they did it in my crease. I do have scars on both hands, but who cares, they don't bother me except for the left one it itches pretty bad sometimes. I had mine done back in 1997 or 1998.
If I had to do it all over again...I would. I didn't sew back then so I don't know how long it will take. Good luck on your surgery. :)