Praying before surgery

journeyseeker
on 4/7/11 2:03 pm - dalton, GA

This may seem like a strange question but did anyone ask the doctors and staff to pray with you before they started?

Journeyseeker
Begining 6 mo supervised diet 4/15/2011--- 385pre-op meeting w/ surgeon 10/3/2011 ---- 361
Begining of liquid diet 10/13/2011---- 359.00
Day of surgery 10/27/2011---- 349.6
1 week follow up 11/03/2011 ----340.00
1 month follow up 11/30/2011---346.00
2nd month follow up 1/10/2012---- 341.00

Hislady
on 4/7/11 2:19 pm - Vancouver, WA

Lap Band on 10/19/07

No but my Pastor came to see me before and prayed with me. Alot of docs are Christian tho so you could ask him before hand if he would be OK with it. If not there's no reason you can't say a silent prayer yourself before the surgery and ask God to guide the surgeon and his work.

barbara314
on 4/7/11 9:41 pm

I did. There is a great book/CD called, "Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster" by Peggy Huddleston. It really helped me focus on the positive and stay calm leading up to the surgery. Here's a little description of the process. You can get the book on Amazon.

She encourages patients to meet with their anesthesiologist and to have the doctor read a series of healing statements during the surgery. There is evidence, she says, that unconscious patients can hear comments in the operating room, even if they will not be able to remember what is said.

I was a little apprehensive about this, thinking they would look at me like I was nuts, but it turns out they even give seminars on this book at the hospital where I had my surgery, so it wasn't even a surprise to any of them and they were very accomodating.

Plus, I listened to the relaxation CD everyday leading up to the surgery. It really helped me. Good luck!
~ Barbara

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LuciousLA & Babylapband
on 4/7/11 10:24 pm - Greenbelt, MD

Lap Band on 02/13/06 with

Before my hysterectomy, I had to go under to have a biopsy because it was too painful to endure woke. I was so nervous. My nurse asked me if I would like to pray. I was sooooo happy that she asked. I would think it depend on your belief and their beliefs.

I have learned that a lot of folks on here do not want to hear what YOU have to say. They want you to SAY WHAT they want to hear.

(deactivated member)
on 4/7/11 10:28 pm - Des Moines, IA

How about asking us to pray for you at a certain time? I'm a RN and never had anyone ask me before. I would if they asked. I pray everytime I go up in the elevator to my floor when going to work. I ask for patience with my patients! I ask for stable patients. etc etc...... I'm not super religious, but I do pray.

farah22
on 4/7/11 11:03 pm

That is a beautiful idea!! When it's time for me to go for the surgery I am going to do that.

Farrah

(deactivated member)
on 4/7/11 11:22 pm - Des Moines, IA

I am on the board everyday, so I'll watch for your post!

farah22
on 4/8/11 6:36 am

It's not going to be anytime soon but thank you! :)

Farrah

looking4hope
on 4/8/11 12:58 pm

What a great idea! I will post on hear and hope to have the courage to ask the dr to pray with me also. My surgery isn't until June but this idea gives me some peace.

journeyseeker
on 4/8/11 2:42 pm - dalton, GA

Lap Band on 01/23/11

I deffinantly will remember to post on here when I go to have mine done but I have a while. I too hope I can have the courage to ask the dr and staff. Im really shy lol.I'm glad this post has encouraged others to do the same.

Tamie

Journeyseeker
Begining 6 mo supervised diet 4/15/2011--- 385pre-op meeting w/ surgeon 10/3/2011 ---- 361
Begining of liquid diet 10/13/2011---- 359.00
Day of surgery 10/27/2011---- 349.6
1 week follow up 11/03/2011 ----340.00
1 month follow up 11/30/2011---346.00
2nd month follow up 1/10/2012---- 341.00

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