I’ve had both hands done. Ice is your friend but you may want to use heating pad for 10 minutes before exercising your hand at home. It took almost a year for swelling to go down in my left hand. I just had right hand done last year & it had severe arthritis. I still have some pain & numbness so I went back to therapy for 2nd go round. My doc say could have some nerve damage but doing your therapy is key to getting better. I pray & hope you have continued recovery. I am still in the process.