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Mez_BCNA
Community Manager
8 months ago

Post-surgery swelling

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Stillstanding Melbourne Member Posts: 1 ✭

Hi I’m 2 weeks post op and very glad I was introduced to this site. I’m nervously finding ways to help manage symptoms, is it too early to start using ice packs for swelling, on the back and under arm? Thanks in advance.
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  • Stillstanding's avatar
    Stillstanding
    Member
    8 months ago
    Wow, who would think that would make such a difference. Have now put ice packs in my ever growing list of surgery hacks. Along with the 2 U pillows, and cutting open large t shirts down the front and wearing them. Small steps that help huh!
  • WhiteLight's avatar
    WhiteLight
    Member
    8 months ago
    Hi @Stillstanding,
    Sorry to hear you've had to join the group.
    I had my surgery back in February and I was given ice packs the same day and told to use them at home if needed. So given that, I think you've waited long enough for some relief, just make sure you wrap the ice pack and don't put it directly on the skin without doing that.

    Take care  :)