Mr.A, My girlfriend had trigger fingers in both hands. The out patient surgery was succesful but it does have about 4 wks recovery time. I know that seems like a long time not to play your ax. Try singin or harp; in four weeks you could be a kick a$$ harp player. She rushed her recovery and now she has to go back for trigger thumb. It won't get better by putting it off. Good luck my brother!!