[kmgator]

Well I guess the pertinent question would be can you apply an herbal topical?

If so that may be beneficial I know it's helped me and many others, somedays I don't even massage but just apply my topical cream I mixed up.

There's some really great techniques in the massage sub forum about Tigerlily, chi along with chiomilks(sp?) techniques.

Hopefully that surgery goes well for you, being induced is my least favorite things and try to get off the pain killers sooner than later, tea bags can help soothe the pain as well.