Hacking pre and post surgery preparation
Upcoming surgery can be a daunting prospect. There may be processes and procedures to prepare for, prior to surgery. Accepting and preparing for the recovery time. And then there’s the pain aspect; how much pain will you be in and how will you manage it? Preparing for surgery involves both physical and mental preparation and the mental preparation is where many people falter.
Knowing we need surgery and understanding we have a good surgical team and post-operative support is only one part of the mental preparation equation. From a logical and logistical perspective, we may have everything in place, yet feelings of anxiousness and may still occur. Whilst some anxiety is to be expected, what would happen if you were feeling calm, peaceful and confident instead of anxious?
Patients who are calm, peaceful and confident are more likely to follow preparation instructions well, making it easier for their surgical team to do their job well and more likely to recover quicker.
Research shows that hypnosis is helping patients to:
The way to hack your recovery is to engage your body, mind and spirit in the recovery process. Hypnotherapy can help you reduce anxiety, participate in the process calmly, manage pain and promote healing and recovery. If you are feeling anxious and you’d like to feel calmer and more centred about your upcoming surgery, you can contact Robyn here.
Knowing we need surgery and understanding we have a good surgical team and post-operative support is only one part of the mental preparation equation. From a logical and logistical perspective, we may have everything in place, yet feelings of anxiousness and may still occur. Whilst some anxiety is to be expected, what would happen if you were feeling calm, peaceful and confident instead of anxious?
Patients who are calm, peaceful and confident are more likely to follow preparation instructions well, making it easier for their surgical team to do their job well and more likely to recover quicker.
Research shows that hypnosis is helping patients to:
- Reduce pre and post-operative stress and anxiety levels
- actively participate in pre and post operative care
- Focus on a positive outcome,
- Manage and reduce pain before and after surgery and
- Heal faster due to lower stress levels, following instructions, having a positive mindset and managing pain.
The way to hack your recovery is to engage your body, mind and spirit in the recovery process. Hypnotherapy can help you reduce anxiety, participate in the process calmly, manage pain and promote healing and recovery. If you are feeling anxious and you’d like to feel calmer and more centred about your upcoming surgery, you can contact Robyn here.