Pre-Surgery Protocols

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Permalink Reply by James Hazlerig on December 15, 2009 at 6:42am

In the small amount of pre-medical hypnosis (pre-birth and pre-operation) I've done, I found it helpful to remind the client that they would have all the benefits of modern science there to help them. See, even though it's been close to a century since Munro showed that hypnosis could lead to a greatly decreased need for chemical anaesthetic in surgery, some people are scared of the idea that if they use hypnosis, they won't get the drugs they think they need.

So, for instance, when I worked with a pregnant teenager who was terrified of giving birth, I told her that she could have any medical intervention her doctors were ready to provide. Even after learning glove anaesthesia in her session, she said she was going to ask for an epidural, and I said that was just fine. My goal was not to prove how great hypnosis is, but to help the client.

As it turned out, she had the baby without any medical anaesthetic, because what I'd taught her was enough.

I guess my point is that no matter how you may feel about the medical establishment, increasing your client's confidence in the surgical procedure is only going to help.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Ellner on December 15, 2009 at 7:00am

Hi Kelley-

I have lots of experience with this application of hypnosis --

I picked this up many years ago and I don't know who to give credit for it --

"You have a team of experienced experts working for you and your job is to relax and let go of all unnecessary tensions before, during and after the procedure..."

I often add the Bernie S. -- You will awaken alert, peaceful and slightly hungry and mention that it is impossible to be hungry and nauseous at the same time--

I also use suggestions for utilizing the anesthesia more effectively and no unnecessary bleeding or swelling which will translate into faster healing --

me

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Permalink Reply by Sanna Carapellotti on January 7, 2010 at 5:40am

Kelley,
I do pre-surgery regularly with amazing results. I concur with all the above.

Everyone brings in their own unique selves to the surgery. Their owns risks, the inherent surgery risks, their fears, family support and their desired outcome. I stress THAT THEIR OUTCOME MAY NOT BE THE NORM. They may be told that recovery is a certain time period, or that pain levels are such and such. I encourage them to have the freedom to feel as little discomfort as they .

I also prepare clients with strategies for recovery, ie. how to move the body, how to approach PT and movement.

My clients are PRO+ACTIVE in the surgery process, not passive.

Sanna

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Permalink Reply by Terry D. Boesch M.S., C.Ht. on January 20, 2010 at 8:11am

Great, can anyone tell me where I might find a copy of these studies on the internet?

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Permalink Reply by Kelley Woods on January 20, 2010 at 10:50am

Hi Terry,

Here you go:

http://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/reprint/35/4/221

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17728216

Best wishes,

Kelley

Terry D. Boesch M.S., C.Ht. said:

Great, can anyone tell me where I might find a copy of these studies on the internet?

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Permalink Reply by Peter Bateman & Lorraine Gleeson on January 20, 2010 at 11:39am

Thanks for the links Kelley I'll have a read later

Pete

Kelley Woods said:

Hi Terry,

Here you go:

http://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/reprint/35/4/221

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17728216

Best wishes,

Kelley

Terry D. Boesch M.S., C.Ht. said:

Great, can anyone tell me where I might find a copy of these studies on the internet?

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Permalink Reply by Karena on February 3, 2010 at 3:32pm

Thanks for the links I will enjoy reading them.
I have no experience in this field but am very interested.

Karena.

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Permalink Reply by Pattie Freeman Ch.t, on February 13, 2010 at 4:55pm

Like James I have also worked with younger woman who are pregnant and are scared and need reasurance that they will be ok. Also Pain surgery oiut patient its really effective also...

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