For years my wife, Janai and I have done biofeedback
and self-mastery training. Recently Janai had foot surgery during
which they cut off a bone spur and shaved off excess bone. The
surgeon agreed to let her try having the operation without any
medication for pain - local or otherwise. Janai made it through
the 1 and a half hour procedure with no medication by just using
her self-mastery skills.
When the operation was over Janai was wheeled out all excited and
joyful over her skill level to master such intense pain. The
surgeon came out and was noticeably pale and wobbly. The surgeon
said that she had never read about anything like that or seen
such a demonstration.
Funny since it was such a role reversal. The patient is typically
one after surgery who is pale and wobbly.