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Less Stress Surgery : A Guided Imagery Relaxation Tape

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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.

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.

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!

As a result of listening to this tape, I recovered from 5 hours of surgery with virtually no pain. My doctor prescribed vicodin every four hours and I ended up taking only 4 tablets. This tape is such a wonderful healing tool, not only before, but after surgery as well. My incision healed so fast, I was taking my usual 3 mile walks in 10 days. This tape is a "must have" if you are anticipating any type of surgery!

Enduring almost constant pain over the past twenty years, I finally made the decision to have a second back surgery. Although the techniques and results have made major strides in 20 years, it was still a difficult decision. Unfortunately, everyone wants to tell you they know someone who had back surgery and the results were disasterous. A good friend who recently had surgery, suggested Dr. Neimark's tape. The tape helped me to focus on the positive aspects my surgery would provide and to see myself on the road to recovery. It enabled me to mentally work through each step of the surgery and I became a positive and contributing factor in the successful outcome. With this encouragement I can say I am now on my way to a full recovery. I credit Dr. Neimark's tape for giving me the mental and physical edge. I would highly recommend this tape for anyone preparing for surgery.

This is not just another "feel good relaxation tape". Going into surgery without it, is like going into war unarmed. When informed that I would have to have both breasts removed, my emotions ran from schock and fear to anger and helplessness. Listening to the tape changed my attitude. Now I was taking an active part in how my surgery would go, as well as my recovery time. My anxiety pre-surgery decreased. Blood loss during the surgery was minimal. Most importantly, post surgery I experienced no nausea, and tolerable pain. Don't be a victim of your surgical experience. Dr. Neimark's tape made a believer out of my surgeon and the entire medical staff. If you or someone you love is facing surgery, get this tape. It actually helps you give your body specific directions to decrease anxiety, minimize blood loss, control nausea, pain, and healing. I can't recommend it highly enough.

This tape helped me so much through my last surgery. I played it many times prior to the surgery and asked the doctors if I could have it played during my surgery and they agreed. My recovery time beat all others who have had the same type of surgery! While I was in the hospital recovering, I was able to play the tape and focus my pain literally "outside my body". I did not need to have as much pain medication as they thought I would need. I would truly recommend this tape for anyone going through major surgery.

This tape isn't one of the best I've heard. The man's voice is soothing, and the imagery is good, but when he snakes technical terms in ( i.e. " endorphins " ) and talks about getting your bowels moving again after surgery, it kind of makes you lose track of the relaxation. It would be better if he didn't try to include so much INFORMATION and stuck to guiding the relaxation.

This tape helped me so much through my last surgery. I played it many times prior to the surgery and asked the doctors if I could have it played during my surgery and they agreed. My recovery time beat all others who have had the same type of surgery! While I was in the hospital recovering, I was able to play the tape and focus my pain literally "outside my body". I did not need to have as much pain medication as they thought I would need. I would truly recommend this tape for anyone going through major surgery.