When the doctor first told me that I had endometriosis, I was hoping to find a medical treatment which could make the cyst subside instead of going thru surgery. I was skeptical of surgery and hence delayed even to seek a 2nd opinion. The BodyTalk sessions made a difference as it helped me overcome the fear and I trust that I will be ok after the surgery. If not because for the session, I would have deferred the surgery indefinitely. Through the sessions it helped instill a sense of confidence in me to go for 2nd opinion. Interesting enough this other surgeon sounded convincing to me on the surgery that he was going to perform, which further built up my confidence level. The moment I decided to go for surgery, I realized that the decision was not that difficult after all as I was quite prepared mainly because I was rational enough (instead of overwhelmed with emotion) to realize there surgery is a necessary treatment at that time. Fear has been a huge factor that is holding back the entire process. However, it is the support and the encouragement that Irene gave me which helped me believed in myself that I would be ok after the surgery. The belief is strong enough to create a shift, away from a skeptical mindset, which helps the recovery process.