Going Under

The Definitive Guide

Going Under

Preparing Yourself for Anesthesia

A book by Monica Winefryde Furlong, M.D. and Elliot Essman

Your guide to pain control and healing techniques before, during and after surgery.

How to get in touch with your own pain control needs and see that they are met.
How to take control of your own recovery process. How hospital policies and outdated medical thinking may prevent you from getting the right pain medication.
How to prepare both mentally and physically for your surgery.
Exciting new relaxation and mind-focusing techniques.
Ground-breaking research in suggestive techniques.
Audio tapes you can use during surgery to make every step of the process go smoother.

The book's goal: less pain, faster healing, a shorter hospital stay. GOING UNDER shows patients how they can help themselves. A must for anyone going to have surgery.

The GOING UNDER book and tape series is getting worldwide attention. "This book should be required reading for all surgeons, let alone their patients." Brad P. Herman, M.D., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Miami, Florida

"I loved reading your book, but I didn't really how very valuable it would be until I went in for my hernia operation. I used the advice in literally every chapter to keep the pain and fear back, and it worked. You made me determined to heal quickly and get home as quickly as I could, and I succeeded thanks to your help." Jean Heine, Virginia Beach, Virginia

"Your book will no doubt find its way to many people who will always find something to their benefit." Dr. Benno Bonke, Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Erasmus Universiteit, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

"I read your book from cover-to-cover. It answers a need that some people know they have but many more are not aware of. You covered an area that hasn't been given enough attention, especially among medical personnel." Beth Brodman, M.D., Department of Anesthesia, Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, New York

"Thank you for the copy of Going Under: Preparing Yourself for Anesthesia. It's a really nice little book, and I think patients will get a lot out of it!" Professor John F. Kihlstrom, Department of Psychology, Amnesia and Cognition Unit, The University of Arizona

"I came out of the anesthesia alert and without the dreaded side effects I had before. I did so well that 4 hours post-op I was out enjoying a hot fudge sundae. Did many blocks of walking, took only one Tylenol III before bedtime (as a precaution) and am feeling fine. Going Under was a big help." Ellen Marsh, New York, New York

ISBN 0-9636451-6-1

$12.95

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Click here To order the GOING UNDER book and tape set at $33.00 directly from Elliot Essman/ For the book without the tapes, you must order from Amazon.com.

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