This is a discussion on Multi-level TLIF (T-11 to S2) within the Surgical Outcomes forums, part of the Spine Surgery Forums category; Cyndy, You beat me when it comes to number of icepacks. I happen to use (and I do not work ...
Re: Hi Everyone--Newbie here with multi-level fusion Cyndy,
You beat me when it comes to number of icepacks.
I happen to use (and I do not work for them) Chattanooga, Tenn Cold Paks and they are awesome. Got a smaller one, which I can slip into a freezer bag as the cold paks sometimes leave ice crystals all over. And a bigger one that is for the bigger jobs. Like I put that one in my car and sit on it.
I have had them for approx. 2 + years and they form to my body. Got them from my PT ($20-$30) but I am sure you can google them. They are my lifesavers.
Went and googled and found this site that sells them: ColPaC Cold Packs - ColPaC - 11 x 14" - Allegro Medical Supplies. However, make sure you are able to get the large one (about the length of a container of eggs, scratch that, about a carton and a half) as it covers a lot. But remember cold packs should not be placed on bare skin and should be left on for 20 minutes and then off for 20 minutes and so forth.
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Last edited by runagain; 09-07-2010 at 02:35 AM. Reason: because I am a goof ball that makes mistakes wrining
DDD or DJD
ADR recepient.
Mother of four, advocate and insurance fighter.
Re: Hi Everyone--Newbie here with multi-level fusion Just curious, Do any of you have the ice packs that look like they have a sand/water mix in them? I have a really large one that is in a covering that has straps on it, so you can literally strap it on your back and walk around or whatever. It i really nice b/c it shapes to my back easily, is comfortable to lay on and stays cold for awhile (also no leaking or condensation b/c of what is in it). I will have to look up the name of it.
31 years old-
1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!
Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 5.5 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Re: Hi Everyone--Newbie here with multi-level fusion Kathy, can't say I have seen the type of ice pack you are describing. Take a picture of it! (you're good at that). I did order about a week ago, still waiting for it to arrive, a type of ice pack that wraps all the way around your back. Kinda sounds like what you are describing. Can't remember the name of it, but I will post it after it arrives. Runagain, yes I have a fairly good size one that I can sit on as well when driving. And no, I don't put them right next to my skin, altho I have in the past when pain was severe and I was desperate to "freeze the pain away." Of course, all I got instead was freezer burn! Ouch.
• January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
• June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
• April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
• April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
• July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
• July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
• August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
• March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
• April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
• September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
• December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
• December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
• February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
July 18, 2011
Re: Hi Everyone--Newbie here with multi-level fusion That's interesting about the ice packs. I tried one for my boyfriend and he seemed to find it comforting. I bought 3 more of them and it seems that a fresh ice pack is always welcome. I bought him a new leather executive office chair and that is where he is pretty much most of the day. If there is anything else I can do to help his pain, please let me know.
Karen
Boyfriend facing back surgery, want to help
Re: Hi Everyone--Newbie here with multi-level fusion Sorry I have not had time to respond to all of your replies but I do appreciate the warm welcome, you all are a great group !! I also want to apologize for the tone of my first post, I am usually more upbeat about things but have had a couple of rough weeks. I would like to get more involved with the forums when time allows. Thanks again and everyone take care. Brent
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