Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster Cassette [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Peggy Huddleston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2002

Guided by the audio tape, learn to calm preoperative jitters. Feeling peaceful soothes the nervous system and strengthens the immune system. It creates the complex biochemistry that enhances healing. To be used with the book Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Best Relaxation/Healing tape and book I have ever seen on how to prepare for surgery - physically, emotionally and spiritually. -- Joan Borysenko, PhD, Author

From the Publisher

Peggy Huddleston is a pioneer in mind-body medicine. Her ground-breaking clinical work and writing focus on the ways positive emotions and the human spirit enhance healing. A researcher, she is the principal investigator of a study documenting the benefits of her pre-surgical program at the New England Baptist Hospital, a Tufts and Harvard Medical School teaching hospital in Boston. She also trains health care professionals to teach her one-hour workshop for people facing surgery. Her work with surgical patients has been featured nationally on PBS-TV. Peggy Huddleston, is featured in the recent book, Healing Spirits: True Stories from 14 Spiritual Healers.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Angel River Press; Abridged edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964575736
• ISBN-13: 978-0964575738
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #573,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Books on Cassette > Health, Mind & Body > General
  • #53 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Alternative Medicine > Healing
  • #67 in Books > Books on Cassette > Nonfiction > General

Customer Reviews

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overcome fear, realize peace and confidence before and after, September 2, 2004

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Barbara Kromka "Erick Agnew" (Dana Point, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster Cassette (Audio Cassette)

I was required to undergo cervical spine surgery to replace 3 herniated disks, fuse 4 vertebrae and relieve compression on my central spinal cord. The sugery involved anterior entry throught the throat with numerous attendant risks. I was, in a word, terrified; however, without surgery, paralysis and increased loss of function was a risk. I was introduced by a family member to Peggy Huddleston's "Prepare for Surgery; Heal Faster" book and tape by a family member. I took advantage of the free one hour phone workshop offered to purchasers to assist with my preparation, and I faithfully listened to the tape two times a day one week prior to surgery. The results were astounding. I moved from deep, haunting feelings of fear and doubt into feelings of peace, optimism, hope and confidence. The book, tape and workshop enabled me to quickly become an active participant in my surgical process and recovery.
The surgery was 2 weeks ago. I have minimal to no pain. I have not used any pain medication other than Tylenol and have made very rapid progress in regaining strength and mobility. The mind-body connection is a powerful one. Ms. Huddleston's very simple, straightforward 5-Step Process allowed me to maximize it to the benefit of myself and my family. I highly recommend it to anyone facing surgery, chemo therapy or life threatening illness. Profound!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very effective tool to reduce your anxiety and pain, July 19, 2001

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Kate S. O'Shea MA (Sausalito CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster Cassette (Audio Cassette)

As one who has experienced several major surgeries, as well as working professionally with people facing surgery for over 20 years, I cannot recommend Huddleston's book too highly. I have used these elegantly simple steps myself and guide others to use them as they prepare for surgery. I have seen the whole pre- and postoperative experience transformed from one of fear and pain to one of peace and unexpected levels of comfort. Read the book and use the tape - you'll be very you did! ...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worked For Me, September 4, 2002

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Schnit Happens "chchchchanges" (Lexington, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster Cassette (Audio Cassette)

I used the book and tape prior to having a kidney removed. I also visited Peggy Huddleston in her office and had a wonderful talk with her, which calmed my fears about the surgery and aftermath. I was off of pain medication the day I left the hospital, and anyone who has had a kidney removed knows that it is one of the most painful surgeries. I am sending this to a friend who is now preparing for surgery.