Question:
Have any of you had the tens unit used on you for post-op pain relief?

If you have, what was your experience? My surgeon always uses the tens unit to help with the pain and I have never heard of this procedure before.    — Kati B. (posted on August 12, 1999)

August 11, 1999
Yes, I used it and it seemed to work, I was on pain med for only 2.5 days.
   — Cindy C.

August 11, 1999
I had a tens unit and it seemed to help. You can crank up the relief as you see fit. There's a little control box that you adjust according to your pain. Good Luck!
   — VickyTaylor

August 13, 1999
Tens therapy is great and very easy to use,you are in control.Small pads are fixed around the painful area with gel.They are connected to a small battery whose level control you alter according to the level of pain you are experiencing.I've used them for pleuric pain,broken rib and severe back pain as I am allergic to most oral pain killers. Some folks get more relief than others ,but good positioning of the pads is essential.Go for it ,all the best Lesley.
   — Lesley M.