Recovery from Carpal Tunnel / Ulnur Nerve Surgery

Howard Beale writes: I am recovering from recent surgery to my right arm for Carpal Tunnel and Ulnur nerve damage. In the next few days, the full-arm splint will be removed and physical therapy will start. For those of you that have had these surgeries, how successful has your recovery been? I'm afraid that I may need additional surgery down the road as my right shoulder exhibits the same pain as the elbow did; and my left arm sometimes has the same symptoms.