Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster

"this book was recommeded to me before my surgery. i read it within 24 hour. it was a BIBLE on what to think about, what to do, what made sense and how to take care of the most important thing during this process - myself and what would make me comfortable. it gave me permission to let go of feeling obligated to have my family around, and choose those who would provide the support i needed. in addition the book provided affirmations for use during the surgery....highly recommended."
~ Written on 2008-08-30

"I heard about the book, Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster, from a medical blog a week before I was scheduled for abdominal surgery. I ordered the book not realizing that the audio recording was an integral part of the preparation. I rush ordered the disc and was able to use the meditation just a few days before surgery. I also was able to listen to the recording in pre-op, in the recovery room, and during my recovery in the weeks that followed. I was much calmer going into the operation and in the days after surgery I felt I had an important part to play in my recovery.

My surgeon and anesthesiologists were very cooperative and followed the suggestions the book recommended during the surgery. After the operation, my surgeon admitted to being skeptical at first, but felt that I was recovering faster than anticipated, that the program helped. I spent less time in the hospital (anticipated 5-7 days I was out in 4) and was on less pain medication than expected. Primarily the suggestions in the book helped me to engage my mind in healing rather than in causing me anxiety.

I would recommend this book and CD to most people, those who are open to the mind/body connection. Others I have spoken to about this program were more reserved, and may not benefit as much. They seem to be heavily invested in the attitude that we are passive in the healing process. Note however that my surgeon, skeptical at first, was impressed by the results. "
~ Written on 2008-07-21

"I found this book very easy to read and extremely valuable in preparing for my surgery. Using her advice, I made my own tapes to listen to during my surgery. I have felt they were a major contributor to my remarkable outcome. I healed very quickly and felt positive after surgery and I believe this is due, in part, to what I learned in this book. I would recommend this to anyone getting ready to go through a surgical procedure. "
~ Written on 2008-01-12

"This book was invaluable in helping me prepare for first-time surgery, about which I was extremely nervous. One can't help but be positive about the whole experience after reading her discussions about the connection between the mind and the body, and how important this is for healing. To make a long story short, I was completely relaxed and positive the day of my surgery, whereas, without this book, I probably would have been hyperventilating or would have been a no-show. I also bought the excellent guided-imagery tape that goes along with the book, which can also be used just for learning general relaxtion techniques."
~ Written on 2007-12-21

"The book is written in a simple precise manner, presenting, not way out suggestions, but things that are attainable in our everyday routine."
~ Written on 2007-10-10