| I had the surgery for trigger thumb last December and I am having foot surgery on the 7th of next month. My thumb was done under local anesthetic, but I slept for a good portion of the surgery. My foot surgery will be a light general.
I have asked for IV antibiotics to ensure I have no problems afterward. The doctor agreed since I have a mitral valve issue and they usually pre med for that anyhow. I have also asked to be allowed to wear my pump. We will see what the anesthesiologist says. My thumb was sore for days, but I was able to use it. Be prepared to not use your fingers for a couple of days very well. Within a couple of days you will using your hands pretty well. I would think about having a driver if you need to go to work as your hands will be a little sore.
I did not react badly at all to the anesthetics. My blood sugar when I woke up morning of surgery was 90 and it soared to the low 200's from stress. No food before surgery. I would run your blood sugar a little high the night before so you don't go low and have to eat. Afterward, your blood sugar is going to be a little high just because of the stress. You can start correcting in recovery. | 
