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Benefits of Pre-Operative Hypnosis

Shannan Powell | April 24, 2008

Those facing surgery often have many difficulties dealing with the anxiety about the procedure and the thoughts of the potential side effects of the surgery itself. Often these people must be treated with mood enhancing anti-anxiety medications, in order to relieve their stress and worry enough for the surgery to be successful. However, there is another alternative that can be helpful in dealing with these preoperative issues, as well as postoperative pain control - hypnosis. This often-overlooked therapy can take a huge amount of stress off those who are facing any type of surgery.

Anxiety Control

Preoperative anxiety has been shown to not only cause serious mental stress, but also to slow the healing process after surgery. The body expends so much energy on the process of worrying about the surgery itself, the energy stores that are needed to heal after the operation is complete have been depleted. A study by Yale University showed that patients who went through hypnosis sessions prior to an upcoming surgery were 47% less nervous, on average, than those who received no treatments at all. Hypnosis will make the hours leading up to surgery much more tolerable and less nerve wracking.

Reduction of Necessary Medication

For years, doctors have used hypnosis as a form of anesthesia when medications were not available. Though now these medicines are in ample supply, often supplementing with hypnosis can help to reduce the amount of anesthesia and other medications necessary to keep a patient comfortable and pain-free during and immediately after their surgery. Many patients who are receiving less invasive procedures are opting to use local anesthesia, coupled with hypnosis, rather than being placed under full anesthesia. Less medication means fewer side effects, which is always desirable for a patient.

Pain Control

Patients who receive hypnosis and self-hypnosis training prior to a surgery often have fewer problems with pain as a result of their surgery. Many also learn techniques of self-hypnosis that will allow them to work through their pain without the need for powerful painkillers, or in some cases, with no medication at all. Many believe that the positive results seen are a combination of the reduced levels of stress and anxiety, a more positive outlook, and learning the techniques of pain control without medication. All of these effects can be achieved through preoperative hypnosis.

Process of Pre-Op Hypnosis

Hypnosis sessions should begin a few weeks prior to surgery. The process involves a combination of therapeutic hypnosis treatments to suggest a positive response and attitude from the patient, plus education on inducing a state of self-hypnosis outside the office. While clinical hypnosis alone is quite helpful, the self-hypnosis techniques are what make the true difference in success. On the day of surgery, the patient can calm any fears and anxieties that pop up by using the techniques they have learned. After surgery, they can also use these techniques to relieve pain and decrease their need for painkillers and medications. While hypnosis may not be a cure all for all surgery related issues; it certainly can make a difference in how many patients cope with operations and their aftereffects.

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