Surgery How to Rehearse Before You See the Nurse

About the Book

Do you need to go “under the knife” for any reason? Are you anticipating an extended or short-term hospital visit? Do you feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or ill prepared?

Surgery – How to Rehearse Before You See the Nurse is a comprehensive guide written with the patient’s perspective in mind. It is designed to help you through one of the most challenging experiences – surgery. The witty title, courtesy of legendary comedian Jackie Mason, illustrates the style of the book – a good-humored approach to a potentially harrowing experience.

Rosann Argenti, a trained social worker, Tai Chi Master-Instructor and a Licensed Massage therapist, shares her personal saga about a surgical procedure that changed her life. Rosann provides a wealth of information for patients and their families to use before and after surgery. Through a series of questionnaires, you will gain the insights necessary in making appropriate decisions when faced with the critical dynamics of surgery. You will also derive emotional sustenance as you pass through the complexities of the medical arena.

Rosann presents many useful approaches on exercise, relaxation, music therapy, self-massage, aromatherapy, and offers recommendations related to drug dependency, depression, diet, and nutrition. Furthermore, you will be provided with a complete ‘survival kit’ for your hospital stay. There are also highly practical sections on “Helpful Hints for Family and Friends’, ‘Living Will/Advance Directive’, and ‘Helpful Hints Regarding Your Hospital Bill’.

Enjoy the unique and creative guidelines to make healing at home a more comfortable experience. Let Rosann's insights become your opportunity to reinstate a new degree of self-confidence.

“Surgery – How to Rehearse Before You See the Nurse is accurate, up-to-date, entertaining and informative. I heartily recommend it as useful reading for patients, families, and medical professionals.”
Gilbert Rosenberg, MD, FRCPC, FACP
Professor Emeritus of Medicine of Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario

About the Author

Tai Chi Master Instructor Rosann Argenti is Director of the Tai Chi INNERWAVE Academy, with schools in Montreal, Canada, Sarasota, Florida, and Los Angeles, California. She is also a specialist in Tai Chi Swordplay, Fighting Fan, and Double Daggers.

Rosann is the associate producer of the internationally acclaimed TV Series, “Tai Chi INNERWAVE”.

Ms. Argenti has an extensive background as an instructor in creative physical development. Rosann performed as a principal dancer with Shango Dance Theatre, and was the director and chief instructor of DanceWorld Studio Z, a multi-disciplinary center for Jazz Dance, Massage Therapy, Drama and Tai Chi in Montreal, Canada.

Rosann holds a Bachelor of Social Work Degree (with distinction) from McGill University, Canada. She is also a Licensed Massage Therapist and specializes in Acupressure, Craniosacral Therapy, Swedish Massage, and Neuromuscular Therapy. She is the creator and chief instructor of the “Tai Chi/Chi-Kung for Professionals” continuing education course approved for medical practitioners in Florida, as well as nationally for massage therapists.  

For Tai Chi products and instruction in the United States and Canada, contact Rosann Argenti at: WWW.PRACTICALSURGERYGUIDE.COM