Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 the doctor asked me not to use any ice packs after my surgery. he told me the medication will take care of the swelling. im 7 days post op..my swelling is down quite a bit from the first few days..do you think i should use the ice pack or not for a faster recovery? thanks gauri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I think you should do what your surgeon told you to. And not do what he told you not to do. In addition, most docs say that ice is not effective after the first 48 hours. Cammie > the doctor asked me not to use any ice packs after my surgery. he > told me the medication will take care of the swelling. im 7 days > post op..my swelling is down quite a bit from the first few days..do > you think i should use the ice pack or not for a faster recovery? > thanks > gauri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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