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Receiving Reiki after bowel surgery

Posted By jessrai

"Receiving Reiki after bowel surgery"

About: North Devon District Hospital / Cancer Services

(as a service user),

I’m a cancer patient and after having a tummy ache I decided to contact oncology who said I needed to come into A&E. I was diagnosed with a bowel hernia and after the surgery I felt pretty low .. I could not move for IVs drainage bags etc. Sarah came to see me and performed Reiki on myself,  . I felt more relaxed as I was feeling very frustrated as I could not do anything for myself . After a few days I had a few things removed which made me a little more mobile . I had asked Sarah to come and see me again . 

She came to see me in the afternoon and again performed Reiki on myself  , well she woke me up when she had finished  and I was amazed at how relaxed and positive I felt . I felt like I had weights lifted off me . Sarah suggested that I stay on the bed for a while . So I then woke up 3 hours later feeling very rested , calm and happier . 

I had a such a time in hospital I cannot express, I could see no ones face due to ppe , my family and husband could not visit , i felt on such a low . The Reiki that Sarah gave me really did help me so much and I really look forward to seeing her again for more Reiki . X

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Response from Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 3 years ago
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 01/03/2021 at 14:37
Published on Care Opinion at 14:37

Dear Jessrai

Thank you so much for such honest feedback. It was heart-warming to read the difference I helped to make. Hospital can be a lonely place, especially during these current times.

It was also really great that I was able to return and provide a follow up Reiki session. This has only been possibly recently since my working days have increased to 2 days per week. It is so lovely to hear that you were able to sleep 3 hours after, allowing your body to rest further.

Thank you again for taking the time to send in your feedback. Please contact The Fern Centre (01271 311855) if you would like to be added to the waiting list for further sessions when the Centre opens.

Best wishes

Sarah Dowson

Reiki Therapist

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