sdandrea1
best to have the surgery asap as per your doctor. The longer the impingement goes on the longer the symptoms persist ( even after surgery) as there can be lingering nerve issues. Get it done early and you will likely have immediate relief of symptoms and since you have no weakness and relatively mild symptoms you should do well and rehab quickly. The procedure is very simple....just a cut of the carpal ligament. Unfortunately, the recovery time can take a month plus as it is invasive and requires splinting and immobility. Likely some physio after but you will be better than new and back pounding the Yowza thread in no time.
best of luck for a speedy recovery Stevo