Heating Pad or Cooling Pad

[nx4slim 18]

Which is better for the pain right after surgery? Heating pad or Cooling pad?

[ladykatie_ 117]

Hmmm, I didn't use either. Ask your surgeon/doctor/nurse.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

In general, heating is for muscle pain while inflammation needs cold. I know when I've had the gas pain before from surgery and putting a heating pad on that area feels good. Ice is probably good for incision pain -- heat will draw blood to that area and might make it hurt or get inflamed.

Agree -- ask your doctor.

[Cupcake 801]

Heating pad that's what my surgeon gave me heating pads for my incision sites.

[terry1118 1,274]

A general rule is heat for healing, cold for swelling. Gas pains are eased by movement - walk as much as you can, even if it's only pacing in the house. The more you move, the better you feel. But don't overdo it. Balance it w/plenty of rest to let your body recover. :-)

[FayeJ 13]

A general rule is heat for healing, cold for swelling. Gas pains are eased by movement - walk as much as you can, even if it's only pacing in the house. The more you move, the better you feel. But don't overdo it. Balance it w/plenty of rest to let your body recover. :-)

The more I move/walk etc the worse the pain gets.

[terry1118 1,274]

Movement usually helps considerably with gas/air pain. Is your pain from the surgery itself (incisions, internal trauma)? If so, that should improve in the first 1-2 weeks. Always talk to your surgical team if you have any questions or concerns. They know you and your situation best and can tell you whatever you need to know... they should be your first source of information. If you are concerned or need reassurance they would want you to give them a call. I hope you are feeling better soon... :-)

[FayeJ 13]

Movement usually helps considerably with gas/air pain. Is your pain from the surgery itself (incisions, internal trauma)? If so, that should improve in the first 1-2 weeks. Always talk to your surgical team if you have any questions or concerns. They know you and your situation best and can tell you whatever you need to know... they should be your first source of information. If you are concerned or need reassurance they would want you to give them a call. I hope you are feeling better soon... :-)

Called my nurse Practioner and she has yet to call me back. All communication has to go through her before it goes to the surgeon

[nx4slim 18]

Well I have had my surgery and I havent needed a pad at all. The movement really was the best thing. Thanks for all your comments. Now Im trying to figure out how to get all my Protein in. Is anyone using powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury?

[FayeJ 13]

Well I have had my surgery and I havent needed a pad at all. The movement really was the best thing. Thanks for all your comments. Now Im trying to figure out how to get all my Protein in. Is anyone using Unjury?

I just got mine today. Will send you a review if you are looking for something specific

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

I like the Unjury strawberry flavor -- mixed it with Water and some Dansani strawberry kiwi drops and it was pretty tasty.