You're brave dogmama. I was diagnosed with it sounds like the exact thing that you have at least 5-6 years ago, perhaps it has been longer. I was told how long the rehab would be and I just could not do it! Still, I have not been able to make myself do it. I just put up with the pain since I just can't face the rehab. I keep saying I will do it when it gets worse. Of course, it is getting worse, my right thumb does not work like it should nor is it positioned quite right anymore due to more arthritis building up.

Well, I salute you for getting the surgery done. It is probably the smart thing to do.

Hang in there and you will get through. I can only second some of the recommendations of tv, books, etc. from the other people on this thread. Hope it gets better quickly!