Can I carry my child or cook right after my De Quervain tendon release surgery? To allow your hand to heal, lifting of items more than 500g, and activities that require repeated arm or hand movement such as chopping or typing, should be avoided for the first two weeks after your surgery. Our occupational therapist, Sng Wenlin shares post-surgery care tips and light exercises for a faster recovery. Read more about De Quervain tenosynovitis at for.sg/nuh-de-q Learn activity modification tips to pr