For Randi

[Guest guest]

>>>I wish I had tried flushing before I was rushed to the hospital. When I

mentioned it to the surgeon, he just laughed at me. I'm writing because I feel

the need to reach out. <<<

Dear Randi,

I saw that both Dave and already responded, but just wanted to send

you some additional support for your postoperative depression. While it's not

uncommon to have a bit of the blues after any surgical procedure, it really

doesn't help when you have been ridiculed by someone to whom you're about to

hand

your life over on an operating table, either. That is classic " power

stealing " and has the potential for lasting negative effects, because as

patients

we're already feeling vulnerable and unwell, wondering why our body is failing

us.

It's support and encouragement that's needed....an open, understanding

compassionate bedside manner that recognizes that healing is a cooperative

business

between patient and doctor....and that goes an enormously long way towards

healing.

From the vantage of energy work and the body's energetic template, any

cutting into the body disturbs the body's equilibrium and balance. So, it's not

irrational, or silly to be feeling this way from this angle alone. It's just

your

body's way of telling you to honor and love yourself, now, regardless of

having the operation or what may have caused your stones in the past. As Dave

said,

you can live long and prosper without your GB and now your only job is to

concentrate on is bringing yourself back to full and radiant health. ))

To speed healing, it may help to try a simple 10 minute meditation daily. Put

on some nice quiet music and get in a relaxing position and begin to breathe

deeply. Then, place one hand over your heart (connects you to your center) and

one over your liver area (the part you want to direct healing to). Then,

envision healing light pouring through your head and going to your liver and GB

area to cleanse and heal. Aside from the energetic benefits, just taking time

out for you in this way will help to reclaim your power and keep your focus on

healing and re-energizing yourself. When you feel you've done enough, simply

end by expressing gratitude for the healing energy and your body for its natural

healing ability.

Bless *you* Randi for telling your story, because it's such a courageous

thing to share your vulnerability like this and helps us all to know we're not

alone.

Healing hugs, n