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I'm confused about my need to use a ice machine or not. My medical team said that I won't need one and ice packs will be all I need. My Daughter had shoulder surgery and she said she couldn't have lived out one. I have read it both ways here in forums but I'm still not sure and my surgery is Oct.28th, what to do,,what to do???
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philguud brenda_707
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brenda_707 philguud
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Thanks, it does sound like the way to go.👍
wendy04447 brenda_707
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brenda_707 wendy04447
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Thank u Wendy 😃
wendy04447 brenda_707
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THAT should be wouldn't be without them
brenda_707 wendy04447
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I understood that. LOL😄
susan22517 brenda_707
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Oldfatguy1 brenda_707
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I prefer the blue gel packs over the cyrocuff machine I have. The machine was issued to me when I had a very long, tedious synovectomy that bled profusely. It also had a drain that had to be emptied frequently. I tried it with the tkr and subsequent surgeries and found it to be restrictive as far as mobility. One reason they aren't given with tkrs, at least in the US, they are pretty pricy and The Insurance companies, especially Medicare won't pay for them.
I've had a total of 11 surgeries on the leg, 6 in the last 4 years, and 5 complete rehabs. Again, my personal preference is the gel packs as the machine does require a lot of ice and more maintainence than we wanted to mess with.
Good luck with the surgery and subsequent rehab. Its a rough trip at times so don't get discouraged if it seems to drag. You'll suddenly find yourself on smooth, even roads to recovery. Stay with this forum. Everyone has been there and no matter the topic or the of day or night your new family will be there for you. I'm in the middle US and its 1 a.m. just to give you an example.
johnny17592 brenda_707
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You go with whatever you are comfortable with i used the gell ice packs found them very good as they dont totally freeze you will learn whats best for yourself best advice that i learned from this great forum is take meds as prescribed elevate ice and plenty of rest dont rush it doesnt work good luck and i wish you a speedy recovery.
NZJENNI brenda_707
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brenda_707 NZJENNI
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Good idea Jenni, thanks!😄
jeanette28393 brenda_707
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Ice ice ice ice!! Before and after, walking, physio,sleeping. I'm 3 months and still use it. It was my best friend. I bought a couple of wrap arounds bags at the drug store nice and soft
I also made my own when I found out u could. It molds around your knee it's a great ice bag. 3 cups of water, 1 cup of rubbing alcohol, pour in a large freezer bag and freeze!!
So yes yes need ice
good luck
brenda_707 jeanette28393
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That's a great idea about making the ice bags. I will definitely try that and it sounds like I will need a few. Thank you for ur help.👍👍👍
judy17487 brenda_707
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cathy66878 brenda_707
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brenda_707 cathy66878
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Wow Cathy,, it sounds the ice machine worked out great for you. When my Daughter rented one it costed her $25.00 a day which was crazy but she loved it and couldn't have made it without it. I will take ur advice and check out the cost before hand.😃
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