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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: MMH747 on May 01, 2010, 04:53:58 pm

Title: Resource for preparing for surgery or procedures
Post by: MMH747 on May 01, 2010, 04:53:58 pm

I was pretty shocked last year to hear that I had an acoustic neuroma and that I would need major surgery.  Never having had major surgery before, that in itself, was pretty scary.   A friend of mine gave me a CD called, Successful Surgery, which can be obtained from www.healthjourneys.com.  The CD uses imagery and self-affirmations to prepare for surgery.  Initially I was skeptical to the whole idea, but tried it.  The first few times it did nothing for me.  The next few times I cried the whole way through.  Then I listened to the CD at least daily and it really helped me to cope, relax, and be self-confident about what was to take place. Though I wasn't totally prepared for what recovery would mean for me, this CD was probably one of the most helpful, hopeful, and reassuring things I could have done.  It has been 11 months since my translab surgery and am doing well.  I can't guarantee this will work for everyone, but it may be helpful for some.   

Title: Re: Resource for preparing for surgery or procedures
Post by: 28Lisa on May 01, 2010, 06:14:24 pm

Thanks for sharing, I hope many more will benefit from it and I'm happy you are doing fine

Lisa