We perform this procedure every day on patients. It is extremely easy and recovery is also pretty fast as well. An average person can go back to work in a few days. For a bodybuilder though, the recovery back to 100% may be a little slow. Obviously because of the ammount of stress that is put on the hands and wrists. Have you tried any type of physical therapy or wear any kind of splints while you are sleeping at night? If not giv it a try before you have surgery. This can really help to alleivate some of your symptoms. Let me know if you have any other questions.