Will the doctor let you use a heating pad on your back?

When I had open heart and other surgeries...I have always had back pain. So now, I just bring a heating pad along for every hospital stay. It helps immensely! Have any of you done this? Do you know if the docs will allow this after WLS? Thanks!

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