What a courageous thing you are trying to do. Just taking this regimen is hard, I am a big fan of icing for all kinds of things but about 20 minutes on an ice pack is what I can do if I don’t have it covered with a towel.
I do frequently take a little rest after 20, then return to the ice for 20 more.
I don’t know if that idea helps or not. I also might try socks and gloves under the bags as the protective layer.
Do the nurses have other suggestions about this?