Less Stress Surgery : A Guided Imagery Relaxation Tape [Audio Cassette]

Neil F. Neimark (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1998

The latest research in mind/body medicine shows that listening to a specially produced guided imagery cassette tape prior to surgery can result in less post-operative pain, decreased blood loss, diminished anxiety, shorter hospital stay and improved wound healing.

In conjunction with The Mind/Body Connection and R.E.P. Technologies, respected and Board-Certified Family Practitioner Neil F. Neimark, M.D. has produced a guided imagery tape based on the latest research in the field of behavioral anesthesia.

If you or a loved one requires surgery, don't leave things to chance. Let us talk you through your surgery. We can help you speed your recovery, minimize your post-operative pain and decrease your anxiety. Who can put a price on a healthy and speedy recovery from surgery?

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1/21/99 6:29:33 AM Pacific Standard Time

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[e-mail] I want to let you know that your tape has helped my brother tremendously. Gene has been in a wheelchair since 1985. He has had many, many operations for his back, bed sores and as of just a few days ago he had his second leg amputated due to a bone infection. I found your web site a few weeks ago and when I found out he was going to have surgery I ordered your information. He has had trouble in the past with anesthesia. This time he has breezed through (in comparison) to his four surgeries. He didn't get sick and got to eat within 2-3 hours after. He really has done extremely well and raves about the tape to the medical staff. He could be your poster boy. Thanks again so much. I hope you can get your message out there to the medical community. My brother, my family and I will sure be helping. Thanks so much.!! Vickie N. -- Vickie N.

From the Publisher

Dr. Neimark is unique among authors in the area of mind/body health because he maintains a very busy family practice in Irvine, California, allowing him to constantly refine the principles of mind/body medicine which really work. He is genuinely dedicated to the care of his patients and has the kind of warm bedside manner that makes you feel better when he just walks in the room. Dr. Neimark is dedicated to helping his patients achieve a greater level of health and healing through a deeper awareness of the intricate relationship of mind, body, emotion and spirit. He is a delight to work with and we anticipate a steady stream of inspirational and important works coming from this author.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: R.E.P. Technologies (August 1, 1998)
• ISBN-10: 1893557006
• ISBN-13: 978-1893557000
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,933,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" tape if your facing any kind of Surgery, March 7, 2000

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M. Jones (Columbus, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Less Stress Surgery : A Guided Imagery Relaxation Tape (Audio Cassette)

My search for "something" started right here and I ordered this tape to help me deal with facing a second surgery within a five month period. I wish I had had this tape before the first surgery. Not only did this tape relieve any pre-surgical anxieties, by playing this a week before surgery, but my gastroenterlogist allowed me to play my tape both before & during surgery as well as in recovery. Being cut from sternum to belly button was by far the most invasive surgery I'd ever had. I was up & walking within the first 4-5 hours. I continued to get up almost unassisted the first day; I walked the hallways in total length numerous times the second day; and I came home on the third day, two days ahead of schedule! I had very little pain and only slight discomfort the first day home. I have never had that kind of amazing recovery before. My surgical team and the nursing staff were completely amazed that someone 47 would have no complications and a speedy, healthy recovery so quickly. Needless to say, they all heard "my story" about this tape. I'm am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with a Holistic Healing Practice. Even so, well all need help from time to time from fellow healers like Dr Neimark. For this tape I am eternally grateful & will continue to recommend this tape to friends, family members and my clientele.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Less Stress Surgery, December 6, 2002

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John M Corey (Santa Ana, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Less Stress Surgery : A Guided Imagery Relaxation Tape (Audio Cassette)

I went in for major surgery and was fortunate to get Dr. Neimark's tape on Less Stress Surgery. There are a few points Dr. Neimark mentioned that was very helpful.

1. Think of your blood flow moving away from the area of the surgery. I did this and I had very little blood loss.
2. When you have discomfort (pain) make your mind think of good experiences. This worked great for me. I thought of my wife and kids.
3. When you wake up from surgery start thinking of you favorite foods. This will get your intestine's working faster. I dreamed about cheesecake! It sure helped.

I would recommend anyone going through surgery to listen to Dr. Neimark tape.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tool!, October 31, 2002

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"daisey31" (S0-Cal, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Less Stress Surgery : A Guided Imagery Relaxation Tape (Audio Cassette)

I used Dr Neimarks tape prior to undergoing Gastric Bypass Surgery. I believe that it helped me immeasurably. Not only was my pain level very managable, but I left the hospital a day early. My recovery has been nothing short of remarkable! Thanks Dr Neimark!