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IANDS 1115-my-babies.html 2016
https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/1115-my-babies.html
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During tonsillectomy surgery in 2009, while in the recovery room, monitoring equipment began beeping indicating a medical emergency. The patient experienced a classic out-of-body experience, observing themselves from the corner of the room with remarkable detachment, viewing their body on the bed with a matter-of-fact awareness. The emotional state was characterized by complete love, satisfaction, and an indescribable feeling that transcended words. As medical staff responded to the emergency with one nurse shouting "Come here, quickly!" to another, the patient had a sudden powerful thought about needing to be present for their young children (ages three and one). Immediately upon thinking of their children and the need to return for them, consciousness snapped back into the body. Upon awakening, they spoke the words "my babies" and nurses reassured them saying "It's ok, you're ok." The patient felt relief and returned to sleep, later waking in their room. Despite others suggesting the experience resulted from oxygen deprivation or medication effects, the patient remains convinced of its reality, particularly noting the immediate return to body consciousness upon thinking of their children. The experience eliminated fear of death itself, though concern remains about being present for their children. The lasting impact centers on recognizing their purpose: to love their children and teach them to become loving, helpful, and spiritual human beings.
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Surgery with general anesthesia, medical emergency in recovery
Classic OBE viewing self from corner of room during emergency
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