The Cool Machine - A Tip

This little baby was one good investment.

As we were leaving my last appointment with Dr. Kerina before the surgery, he told us to go pick up an ice machine from OrthoCare, for which he gave us a prescription.  We rented it for two weeks for $50, and were told to bring it to the hospital with us.  I think the hospital can provide it, but Medicare does not pay for it, so Dr. Kerina tells his patients to rent one.  Just put ice and water in the cooler, plug it in and wrap the magic suction wrap around your knee secured with the wrap provided.  The motor then circulates the cold water through the octopus-like wrap.  The hospital staff kept it cold for me and applied it as necessary.  It works to keep the swelling down, and it is easy to use at home.  We put 8 bottles of water in the freezer, and each morning Bill puts 4 bottles of the frozen water into the cooler with water to the water line, and it is ready to go for the rest of the day.  The other 4 bottles go back in the freezer.  I find myself regularly going and elevating my leg with the wrap on it, and it is very soothing.