Naomi F's Probable NDE

After being anesthetized I found myself floating above the operating table. Suddenly I was in the upper corner of the room, close to the ceiling, watching a nurse insert a catheter and other nurses draping my body for surgery. The anesthesiologist was looking behind him at some monitors and writing in a chart. I felt no fear or surprise. It was as if I didn't care that the body on the table was mine. I looked around the room for 'something' but, I had no idea what I was looking for. It was more of an easy feeling that I needed to go somewhere. Suddenly my deceased father was beside me! He died when I was nine years old but, he looked young and happy. We talked about family and I told him I never to leave me again. He said we would be together again soon and for me not to worry about him. He said I had to return to my body and that everything would be alright. I tried to tell him I did not want to go back. I felt so free and happy but he said, "look" and I turned away from him to look at my body. I heard the anesthesiologist say, "oops" and grab a tube and inject something into it. Suddenly, I heard a loud pop and was back in my body. It took a few seconds to go back to sleep and I can remember the heavy feeling of my body before going out. The next thing I remember was being wheeled to my room and seeing my mother. I told her about speaking with daddy. The next day I spoke with hospital staff about the incident and they insisted nothing went wrong in surgery and that I must have been dreaming. If I was, I have never had a more vivid dream or experienced such a peaceful feeling.

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words?          Yes    It was surreal.

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?          No     

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness?  Immediately after leaving my body. It is indescribable!

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal every day consciousness and alertness?          More consciousness and alertness than normal

If your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience was different from your normal every day consciousness and alertness, please explain:        It hard to explain. It was like I knew all things immediately but, have now forgotten.

Did your vision differ in any way from your normal, everyday vision (in any aspect, such as clarity, field of vision, colors, brightness, depth perception degree of solidness/transparency of objects, etc.)?          Yes    Everything in the room looked dull and unreal compared to my father. He looked bright and peaceful. He looked like what was real.

Did your hearing differ in any way from your normal, everyday hearing (in any aspect, such as clarity, ability to recognize source of sound, pitch, loudness, etc.)?
          Yes    I heard many things at once but could choose to focus on what I wanted. I could hear all things at once without being confused or I could listen to just one thing.

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?          Yes

What emotions did you feel during the experience?          PEACE! Elation. Calm. Sadness at having to return to my body.

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?        No     

Did you see a light?         No     

Did you meet or see any other beings?         Yes    My father. A lot of what we said has been forgotten but, I remember how much he loved me and told me everything would be alright.

Did you experience a review of past events in your life?   No      It like I knew all things at once.

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?         Uncertain     I spoke with hospital staff but, they said I was dreaming and refused to give me any details from the operating room.

Did you see or visit any beautiful or otherwise distinctive locations, levels or dimensions?          No     

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?  Yes    Time did not matter. It wasn't there if you know what I am trying to say.

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?     Yes    But, I have forgotten nearly everything.

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No     

Did you become aware of future events?      No
         
Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience you did not have prior to the experience?       Yes    I seem to know when things are going to happen. Like who's calling or if one of my grown children needs me. I know want some people are going to do or say before it happens. This is not consistent though.

Have you shared this experience with others?        Yes    With my mother immediately after surgery. With my daughter. We have not spoken about it for years.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? No     

How did you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened:   Experience was definitely real   I know what happened! I was there and so was my father. This was no dream. I believed it happened then and I believe it still today.

Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or significant to you? The love I felt from my father and just knowing he is okay.

How do you currently view the reality of your experience:          Experience was definitely real        

Have your relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience?          Yes    I now know there is life after death and I try to instill this belief into my children and grandchildren.

Have your religious beliefs/practices changed specifically as a result of your experience? Yes    I have returned to the Catholic church.

Following the experience, have you had any other events in your life, medications or substances which reproduced any part of the experience?    No                   

Did the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and comprehensively describe your experience? Yes   

Are there any other questions we could ask to help you communicate your experience? yes, "How have others viewed you since your experience?"