On Aug 27, 10:04*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> On 8/27/2012 9:39 PM, ImStillMags wrote:> On Aug 27, 6:31 pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> >> I have to have a second surgery to relieve some more pressure on nerves
> >> in my back that's caused my left leg/foot to continue to be paralyzed.
> >> This so sucks but at least the problem showed up on a CT scan rather
> >> than my surgeon being unable to figure out the problem.
>
> > Well damn. * Hopefully it won't be extensive or too painful. * When do
> > you go in?
>
> Surgeon said instead of a 4 hour surgery, this will be 1.5 hours. *I
> still have to have an overnight stay. * I'm doing it Sept 6. *It's
> going to be a very long week until then.

If you can, try not to dread it so much. Try to see it as a coming
relief and new beginnings and look forward to it instead of fearing
it. Dread and fear actually retards healing. It actually changes
your body chemistry. If you can lose the fear and gain anticipation,
your recovery will be faster and you will be healthier. Use the
technique of visualization. Visualize how simple and easy the
procedure will be, see how fast you will be on your feet and feeling
good. Try to actually FEEL the strength and flexibility of your
limbs and the strength of your muscles. See yourself in perfect
health and form. Do a little meditation/visualization session as
often as you can. The medical community has found that this really
does produce great results. So try it, and remember that We are all
here supporting you.