surgery for rectal cancer on the 8th; macrobiotics?

ccartwri

Hi all. It has been a while since writing. My surgery has been moved up. I will be having surgery at Johns Hopkins for rectal tumor. I know I have a good surgeon but I am nervous nonetheless. Jana, thanks for all your surgery recommendations. I will post in a couple of weeks and give you an update.
Has anyone here tried the macrobiotic approach? Been to any courses at the Kushi institute? I am thinking about going to one at the center (Denny Wexner) in Philadelphia.
Claudia

jana11

You are welcome!! Try to get all your things prepared... and then relax. you have a good surgeon and a good family - try some meditation and deep breathing.

We are always here if you have any questions.

Macrobiotic? Woe!! I like all the bad food, I have enough trouble eating healthy and avoiding yummy sugar. My aunt is macrobiotic, and when she had me over for dinner, I didn't like it much. But hey, whatever helps you sleep at night and feel like you are doing all you can.

Be well and heal fast. jana

goldfinch

Claudia,
Wishing for you a speedy recovery. I asked my surgeon if I could bring a cd in to listen to with head phones during surgery. I highly recommend this.
Can't help you with the macrobiotic diet.
Mary

taraHK

Wishing you all the best with your surgery. It's normal to be nervous. Hope you have a good recovery. Please keep us posted.
Tara

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