Question for those who have had carpal tunnel surgery

I had mine done in '09. Due again but will put it off until I can afford it.

were the symptoms tingly fingers and hands 'falling asleep"at night, then the feeling of pin pricks? I've lived with that for 10 years now.

All, be aware, it's not that your hands go to sleep. The carpal tunnel nerve affect thumb, index, and middle fingers.

The ulnar nerve (aka funny bone nerve in your elbow) controls pinkie and ring. If those are going numb, you're probably in for a real ***** of a surgery.