This is worth it. It is way better than what I was sent home with (the igloo looking one). I would recommend buying the freeze bags bc you will go through alot of ice.
Very prompt delivery in time for my shoulder repair later this week.
Have used it for short “rehearsals” pre-op and so far all seems good.
Hope it helps reduce the post-op pain and tissue swelling and allows my recovery journey to be a bit easier
This device was perfect post on for my husband’s hip replacement surgeries. Bought the X-Large pad, and the ice bags you can fill and freeze to save on having to buy 5 lbs of ice all the time. I always kept 3-4 spare pouches in the freezer at all times, so I could swap them out as needed. The unit takes 3 comfortably( I didn’t try 4/ but maybe?), and those lasted prob 5-6 hrs. The best part is, if he ever needed knee or shoulder surgery, you already own the unit, and can buy the appropriate pad to best fit the area. Overall, it’s been a saving grace in this household. Super quiet too!!!!!
This device should be provided to every patient recovering from knee surgery! The generic ice pack they send you home in is pathetic.
The machine works well, we used frozen water bottles along with the ice and it made it a little easier. We also ordered the liner (note that there was one liner, which was not clear when ordering). We did not use it as it had a somewhat sticky, almost plastic texture and was not pleasant against the skin, also the peel and stick strips on the back did not work at all.