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I've heard of bringing a heating pad to the hospital. Has anyone used one and has it helped.

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I used mine at home after the hospital for awhile, it helped me.

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I took one, but I didn't use it. My friend did for her bursitis. Gas-x strips helped a lot.

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Just take it!!!!

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Silly question.... Heating pad- What do you do with it???? Place it on your tummy?

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Silly question.... Heating pad- What do you do with it???? Place it on your tummy?

Lol Yes put it on your tummy to relieve the pain

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Yes the heating pad helps wonderfully with abd discomfort and dispelling the gas, but most hospitals won't let you use one while your there; safety issues. I know because I am a nurse.

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I used mine in Mexico and I was so grateful for it! I put it on my chest and lower back to help get rid of the gas build-up. At home my back would get sore from lying down so much and it helped a lot.

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Maybe this is a dumb question, but couldn't a heating pad promote infection and/or slower healing? Maybe I'm in the minority here, but take the painkillers while you have the excuse.

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Maybe this is a dumb question' date=' but couldn't a heating pad promote infection and/or slower healing? Maybe I'm in the minority here, but take the painkillers while you have the excuse.[/quote']

I don't know about infection, but I do know that the heating pad helped me immensely with gas pain. I had a lot of pain in my shoulder. I used the heating pad there- not so much on the stomach. I agree about the painkillers- if u could use them without side effects (too much nausea and dizziness) DO IT.

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I used the heating pad NON STOP for the first four weeks- I had one on my couch- chair- car- bed- and I still use one every once in a while in each place. I never had a bit if infection or any of that business.

That heating pad saved me so many times!

I used it for surgery pain, back pain from having to sleep on my back- I'm a tummy sleeper. As well I use it now for back pain. I lost my weight very quickly and my body is taking its time adjusting, so like I said, I still use the heating pads! I use them to WARM up now because I'm freezing all the time :)

Happy losing everyone :)

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I'm using my electric blanket right now and it feels soooo good. Cozy and warm :)

I should have thought of this right after surgery. My back and shoulders hurt a lot after surgery.

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I used a hot water bottle. The heat soothed the discomfort from surgery and the pressure of it helped the gas

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