Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques

by Peggy Huddleston

Book Overview

Mind-Body techniques that will help a patient: feel calmer before surgery, recover faster, have less pain after surgery, strengthen the immune system, use less pain medication, and save money on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0964575744
• ISBN13: 9780964575745
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Angel River Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Yes, It Helps

The book is both reassuring and helpful. It gives very practical tips on how to make your surgery successful - actions that can be done from the time you get the book to after surgery. The audio tape takes you through relaxation exercises that will at the very least help you to get to sleep at night. More importantly, the tape will help you to learn to relax so that you can think better during a stressful time. I took the tape into pre-op. The surgeons said they wished everyone would do that because I was so relaxed and confident about the surgery. Most important, I got out of the hospital early and healed quickly. I give the book and tape credit in helping me accomplish this.

This Works! I'm living Proof

I got the book and tape less than a week before surgery for cancer, on the recommendation of the hospital social worker, and another therapist, and was able to relax, feel optimistic and positive before and after surgery. Woke up feeling good, went off the pain medication, and went home less than 24 hours after surgery. Have healed quickly, and still use the tape daily for relaxation and continued healing of my condition. Nurses and doctors took note of the book and tape!

Overcome fear, realize peace and confidence before and after

I was required to undergo cervical spine surgery to replace 3 herniated disks, fuse 4 vertebrae and relieve compression on my central spinal cord. The sugery involved anterior entry throught the throat with numerous attendant risks. I was, in a word, terrified; however, without surgery, paralysis and increased loss of function was a risk. I was introduced by a family member to Peggy Huddleston's "Prepare for Surgery; Heal Faster" book and tape by a family member. I took advantage of the free one hour phone workshop offered to purchasers to assist with my preparation, and I faithfully listened to the tape two times a day one week prior to surgery. The results were astounding. I moved from deep, haunting feelings of fear and doubt into feelings of peace, optimism, hope and confidence. The book, tape and workshop enabled me to quickly become an active participant in my surgical process and recovery. The surgery was 2 weeks ago. I have minimal to no pain. I have not used any pain medication other than Tylenol and have made very rapid progress in regaining strength and mobility. The mind-body connection is a powerful one. Ms. Huddleston's very simple, straightforward 5-Step Process allowed me to maximize it to the benefit of myself and my family. I highly recommend it to anyone facing surgery, chemo therapy or life threatening illness. Profound!

This works, please take advantage of it.

I successfully used this book to prepare for the removal of major uterine fibroids. I was frightened at the prospect of my first ever surgery and I would not have come out of it so positively without the book and tape. My surgeon was amazed at my recovery and he only does this type of surgery. Try it for yourself, you have nothing to lose and peace of mind and body to gain.

Read the book, used the tape, had a great recovery!

This is an important book! Peggy Huddleston tells you how to use relaxation methods and visualization of your outcomes (for surgery and recovery - or chemotherapy) in a very straightforward, practical way. She also tells you how to approach your surgeon and anesthesiologist before surgery, what kinds of questions to ask them, and how to get them to help ensure a positive outcome/recovery by using healing statements during surgery and post-op. Most of the pieces of Peggy's method may seem familiar, but no one has put them in one place as such an easy to use guide. I used the book and tape prior to major surgery, got out of the hospital (my choice) in 1 day, and took no pain meds after 1 day at home because I felt so good. It worked for me.