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Posted 4/2/2019 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
I am having shoulder replacement in 3 weeks. The doctor's office has given me a flyer advertising one of these machines to use after surgery. $150 and I think the shoulder pad is extra. Has anyone used one of these machines? I know after knee replacement I just used ice packs and that worked fine. I'm sure it's harder to keep ice pack on shoulder though. I am just wondering if it is worth the price. I can't stand anything cold on my skin for very long and I hate to spend the money unless it really helps a lot. Thanks.
Posted 4/3/2019 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
Puppylover, did you know you can use Bed Buddies for cold therapy too? You can get them at Bed, Bath and Beyond and use the 20% off certificates too. I save those and use one for each item I buy. One year at Christmas time I bought 11 items and had 11 certificates! šŸ˜‚

Anyway, this is about the Bed Buddy. I think they are around $10-$15 dollars each. You could buy several and use them for heat once your shoulder is better. It sure would save you some money.

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The Original Bed Buddy - Deep Soothing Thermatherapy
Bed Buddy Hot & Cold therapy products are a convenient, flexible solution for pain relief to maintain an active lifestyle. Whether its back pain, neck pain, or body pain, Bed Buddy is there to soothe your aches and pains.

Bed Buddy is heated in the microwave for moist heat therapy or cooled in the freezer for cold therapy.

Bed Buddy products offer moist heat therapy and cold therapy and are a natural alternative or compliment to over the counter drug treatments. Bed Buddy products easily conform to the body, even when cold. Bed Buddy is both safe and simple to use and is filled with natural grains herbs and flowers. It can be used as a natural alternative or compliment to over the counter drug treatments.

Provides Hot & Cold Therapy
Flexible Form Fitting Design
Reusable
Filled with Natural Grains
Easy and safe, use as directed
For Cold Therapy Treatment

Place Bed Buddy in the freezer for several hours
Apply Bed Buddy to the body pain area

Sherrine
Posted 4/3/2019 2:10 PM (GMT 0)
Sherrine,thank you so much! I thought Bed Buddies were only for heat. You just saved me lots of dollarsšŸ˜€. I actually have a shoe box full of Bed Bath and Beyond coupons-as we know they donā€™t expire. I will absolutely be shopping there this week.

I didnā€™t like that the doctorā€™s office was actually selling these machines. Just didnā€™t like that they were profiting more from surgeries they were doing. But that is just my way of thinking.

Thanks again!
Posted 4/3/2019 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
OMG! I canā€™t believe your doctor was actually selling those machines...at $150 a pop! I think thatā€™s very wrong. The patients are in a lot of pain, in a weakened condition, and then offer this to them. Your thinking is absolutely correct!

Bed Buddies have shawls, the ones for your neck and I think some that are a little wider. Drape them on you and see what is best and then buy a few to stash in the freezer so you always have a cold one when needed. Then, once you are healed, you can pop these in the microwave and have great heat too! You arenā€™t wasting money this way.

Iā€™m so glad I could help you. I will pray for a very successful surgery for you as well as a speedy recovery!

Sherrine
Posted 4/3/2019 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks again. Off topic but I just saw a short news clip about people drinking pickle juice after working out. Thought of you and your olives/pickles that you mentioned years ago. Supposed to help with rehydration and muscles.

Hope it was you or everyone will think Iā€™m goofy.šŸ˜³
Posted 4/3/2019 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
Yep, it was me and Iā€™m still eating my pickles and olives daily. Yum!

Sherrine
Posted 4/4/2019 10:30 AM (GMT 0)
Sherrine I am definitely looking into those! Puppylover....GOOD WISHES for a speedy recovery and good results from your surgery!
Posted 4/4/2019 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
Puppylover, your dr should not be selling this product to his patients! That is very unethical. We had a surgeon here that got in a lot trouble several years ago because he was selling supplements to his patients. Selling supplements on the side was not part of a orthopedic practice.

Here is what disturbs me about this dr. There is a good chance your insurance would pay for an ice machine provided he make the recommendation! An example, the last 2 knee surgeries I had I was sent home with ice machine. The wrap was on my leg when I woke up in recovery. They were a wrap with a water line attached & you put ice cubes & cold water in what looked like a small cooler. I cannot remember the name of them. They were wonderful. These are also used for knee replacement folks to help keep the swelling down. My insurance paid for this.

You will find ice packs or what Sherrine suggested to be one of your best friends post-op. Do not put heat on your shoulder unless instructed by the surgeon. Heat can cause inflamed areas become a little more aggravated.

Good luck with your surgery.
Posted 4/4/2019 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
Puppylover, Best wishes and prayers for a very successful surgery and quick recovery! Please keep us posted.

Thinking of you--I know you'll do great. smile
Posted 4/30/2019 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
Puppy Lover, just checking to see if you have had surgery & to see how you are doing. I do hope things went well for you. Check in when you can.
Posted 4/30/2019 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
thank you for asking. I have been home for 10 days now and I am doing great. it is hard to do everything left handed though. They gave me a "block" that lasted for 24 hours before surgery and it really worked. I was only in the hospital overnight so didn't feel pain until I got home. Then I REALLY felt it! I did have oxy to take every 6 hours. I had the surgery Thursday and by Sunday night did not need to take the oxy anymore although I do have Tramadol which I take on a regular basis

I did get an ice therapy machine right before surgery after it was explained to me better. They put it on me in the recovery room and I wore it 24 hours a day for five days. Now I just use at night for about 5 hours. I really think it helped a lot and kept me from having to use oxy for a longer time. I actually started gentle exercises on the third day. And 2 more exercises were added Sat.

The hardest part for me is not being as active as I usually am. I did start using the elliptical today--slowly and very carefully! My arm has to stay in the sling for 4 more weeks although I can take off for exercises and bathing, which I am able to do now by myself. Also if I am sitting down I can let my arm relax on my lap.

My husband has been so helpful with everything even though he works long hours full time. It was hard for me to let him take control of all the household things but I am glad. I did tell him that my being so independent made that difficult for me. He did comment that I say independent--he hears STUBBORN!šŸ˜ˆ
Posted 5/1/2019 1:03 AM (GMT 0)
Iā€™m glad to hear that the surgery is over and you are well on your way to doing your normal things. Each day should get better and better for you. Before you know it you will be your ā€œoldā€ self again...independent and stubborn...just like me! šŸ˜‚

Iā€™m also glad the ice machine worked for you but your doctor should not be selling those. I totally agree with Susie.

Do let us know how you are doing...maybe weekly. We love good news here! Feel much better...SOON!

Sherrine
Posted 5/1/2019 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
PL. patience, patience & more patience is needed for your recovery. Look at it this way, your dr did his part, now the rest is up to you for the best outcome possible. I have seen members become inpatient with recovery & mess things up. They paid a big price doing it too. Remind yourself this is temporary. All the things you normally do will be there waiting.

So excited to read that you are doing well, that's an excellent sign. Keep up the good work, just don't over do it.
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