AFter LRTI surgery

Any LRTI surgery advice? I need this, it’s not super bad, it’s where it’s at and pushing the joint out.... my hands are very very strong, I am a massage therapist. The doc is one of the top hand surgeons in the US.... he said I would not loose my career which is my fear, I’m aware of the rehab that must happen.... I would like to hear from people that’s had this and how there recovery was, and time frame..... and especially those who really use their hands for a living...I know not to push things, recovery takes time. I guess I’m just very nervous!!!! Thank you.