I was curious if any one was using guided imagery to help prepare for the surgery, and then post op for faster recovery?

Cleveland Clinic is encouraging their patients to use it to reduce bleeding during surgeries and faster recovery with less complications.

I'm curious.... what is guided imagery?

It is meditation listening to calming music with or without directed Thoughts and suggestions.

You can find the Cleveland Clinics audio tracks here

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/videos/guided_imagery.aspx

The past user name is guidedimagery and the password is imagery.

I use guided imagery in all areas of my life! It works! :wub:

I use guided imagery in all areas of my life! It works! :wub:

I am so glad to hear that

Do you have any recommendations? Did you use it before and after surgery?

I use it before and after. I picture what I want or need and it helps sooth's my nerves. I use it with my clients in private practice.