http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2007/11/29/patient-and-caregivers-dont-forget-to-ask-your-genie/#comment-3001 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:00:02 +0000 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2007/11/29/patient-and-caregivers-dont-forget-to-ask-your-genie/#comment-3001 Adam: I am going to buy this book. As I read your message I was reminded of my own "genie" of sorts. A friend loaned me a copy of a CD he received from his surgeon prior to knee replacement. It is call "PreSurgical Guided Imagery Program" produced by Blue Shield. It asks that you go to a place in your mind that is peaceful and safe to you. It progrersses to taking you into the operating room and emphasizes a highly trained cohesive surgical team. It asks that you gather in your mind people in your life (past, present, future) as well as guardian angels that provide a ring of protection for you. It asks that you imagine that everyone is commenting on how well things are going, etc. It is a wonderful presurgical tool. Like your genie it is asking for peace, safety, protection and competence. The second half of the program is healing affirmations. If there is anyone approaching their surgical date it would be a great thing to have. I am sure Blue Shield would provide a copy. The narrator even suggested that depending upon the type of surgery, that the patient listen to it during the surgery. The mind is a powerful thing and the power of positive suggestion is as well. Today is a day of trying to get my medications regulated and I have used this tape all day long! Adam: I am going to buy this book. As I read your message I was reminded of my own “genie” of sorts. A friend loaned me a copy of a CD he received from his surgeon prior to knee replacement. It is call “PreSurgical Guided Imagery Program” produced by Blue Shield. It asks that you go to a place in your mind that is peaceful and safe to you. It progrersses to taking you into the operating room and emphasizes a highly trained cohesive surgical team. It asks that you gather in your mind people in your life (past, present, future) as well as guardian angels that provide a ring of protection for you. It asks that you imagine that everyone is commenting on how well things are going, etc. It is a wonderful presurgical tool. Like your genie it is asking for peace, safety, protection and competence. The second half of the program is healing affirmations. If there is anyone approaching their surgical date it would be a great thing to have. I am sure Blue Shield would provide a copy. The narrator even suggested that depending upon the type of surgery, that the patient listen to it during the surgery. The mind is a powerful thing and the power of positive suggestion is as well. Today is a day of trying to get my medications regulated and I have used this tape all day long!

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