Before surgery:
To prepare the body for surgery and calm the nerves, perform the following meditation:
Find a quiet place where you can rest in a comfortable position. Take time to relax as much as possible. Close your eyes. Focus your attention on your breath, following the inhalation and exhalation. Allow your mind to enter a state of relaxation/prayer. Imagine the surgery happening, bringing your attention to the area of the body that will be operated on. This does not have to be anatomically correct. Imagine that area opening and gratefully receiving the loving, healing hands of the surgeon. The surgeon who has performed this operation many, many times and holds intentions of helping and healing. Imagine each step of the surgery being performed with grace and loving care as you are being healed.
After surgery:
To promote ideal healing, perform the following meditation:
Find a quiet place where you can rest in a comfortable position. Close your eyes. Take time to relax as much as possible. Focus your attention on your breath, following the inhalation and exhalation. Allow your mind to enter a state of relaxation/prayer. Bring your attention to the area of the body that needs healing. Imagine that body part closing and healing together perfectly.
Add to above the following steps for surgeries with risk of blood loss (abdominal, etc.)
Right before surgery:
Bring your attention to the area to be operated on. Imagine your blood vessels clamping down and closing to reduce the flow of blood during the procedure.
After surgery:
Bring your attention to the area to be operated on. Imagine your blood vessels relaxing, opening, enlarging, and allowing normal flow. Imagine white blood cells flowing into the area like a sponge, mopping up inflammation, repairing and restoring the area.
