Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide Of Mind-Body Techniques [Paperback]

Peggy Huddleston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1996

Mind-Body techniques that will help a patient: feel calmer before surgery, recover faster, have less pain after surgery, strengthen the immune system, use less pain medication, and save money on medical bills.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Best book I have ever seen showing how to prepare for surgery--physically, emotionally, and spiritually." -- Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author, Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

"Fills a gap in our social fabric as an insightful and deeply compassionate guide to surgery." -- Carolyn Myss, Ph.D., Creating Health

"I recommend Peggy Huddleston's book and tape to all who require surgery and want to recover faster." -- Andrew T. Weil, M.D., author, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health

"Should be in the hands of everyone having surgery." -- Christiane Northrup, M.D., author, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

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

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Angel River Press; 1 edition (1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964575744
• ISBN-13: 978-0964575745
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Mental & Spiritual Healing

Customer Reviews

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This works, please take advantage of it., May 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide Of Mind-Body Techniques (Paperback)

I successfully used this book to prepare for the removal of major uterine fibroids. I was frightened at the prospect of my first ever surgery and I would not have come out of it so positively without the book and tape. My surgeon was amazed at my recovery and he only does this type of surgery. Try it for yourself, you have nothing to lose and peace of mind and body to gain.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, It Helps, April 14, 2005

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Dianna L. (Chicago Suburbs, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide Of Mind-Body Techniques (Paperback)

The book is both reassuring and helpful. It gives very practical tips on how to make your surgery successful - actions that can be done from the time you get the book to after surgery.

The audio tape takes you through relaxation exercises that will at the very least help you to get to sleep at night. More importantly, the tape will help you to learn to relax so that you can think better during a stressful time.

I took the tape into pre-op. The surgeons said they wished everyone would do that because I was so relaxed and confident about the surgery.

Most important, I got out of the hospital early and healed quickly. I give the book and tape credit in helping me accomplish this.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Teaching yourself to relax can really help...it did me., April 13, 2005

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J. Conrad (Ottawa, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide Of Mind-Body Techniques (Paperback)

I liked this book because the emphasis was on me. My healing, my relaxation, my thoughts, it was up to me to help myself. I was very anxious before surgery and know from prior experience how worked up I can get. I am so thankful that I didn't let myself get all stressed out and took the time to help me. This book really helped me. I felt more relaxed and really prepared for the surgery. I didn't have the tapes but I used my own music which worked fine. I do yoga and have learned to meditate pretty good. But, if you don't know how to relax and can't do it on your own, get the tape which can only enhance your experience. My husband even commented how calm I was. I don't know if it has helped me to heal faster but the nurses did say I wasn't taking as much pain medication and family and friends are amazed how well I am doing. But I guess that depends on the person. The bottom line is, if you get stressed out about surgery yet want to feel more in control, more at peace, focus on your own positive surgical outcome, and reduce anxiety, this book is for you. I am much stronger for it and the next time surgery comes around I'll read it again.