Experience description:

I had an amazing dream but it was so much more. I have never had anything like this happen to me before. I was having surgery done on my stomach area. While I was under anesthesia I was able to talk to God. It was all telepathic. He knew I was there and I knew he was there. I didnt see him or anything, all was black but I said ' God show me what heaven is like'.. right then and there my soul blasted out of my body ,up, up .. I remember seeing the city from up above and up through the clouds..higher and higher until I was in outer space. I saw galaxies, stars and nebulas surrounding me. It wasn't creepy as you would think when you think of space. There is no words to describe how I felt. It was more peaceful than the most peaceful thing you could ever describe. I was like a baby in their mothers arms. I felt whole and comfortable. Note: This is not like the heaven I imagined in my Christian upbringing. Even the God was different than I imagined. His love was all encompassing. I have since read a lot of NDEs and some are very similar to my dream. I wonder if God was communicating with me. It stays with me every day and I don't have such a fear of death as I once did.

Any associated medications or substances with the potential to affect the experience?      No     

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words?          No Response        

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

What was your level of consciousness and alertness during the experience?    Lucid dreaming

            Was the experience dream like in any way?  Dream like but so REAL

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?   Yes    I was having surgery and left my body temporarily

What emotions did you feel during the experience?          Peace, ultimate euphoria, no regrets or sadness about leaving my life

Did you hear any unusual sounds or noises?         Not that I recall

LOCATION DESCRIPTION:  Did you recognize any familiar locations or any locations from familiar religious teachings or encounter any locations inhabited by incredible or amazing creatures?         Yes    I specifically asked God to show me heaven. This is what he showed me so I'd assume this amazing place was heaven. It was very different from what I ever thought or was taught about what heaven was like.

Did you see a light?        No     

Did you meet or see any other beings?         No     

Did you experiment while out of the body or in another, altered state?         Yes   

Before asking about heaven I asked God to show me where my dad is ( he died when I was 18 months old). I remember heaven was my next question. For some reason there is a small gap of memory loss when I asked about my father. I find this to be very strange as well that I remember the heaven part very vividly but nothing about my father.

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?          No     

Did you notice how your 5 senses were working, and if so, how were they different? Uncertain     I don't remember smell or touching anything.

Did you have a sense of knowing, special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?         Yes    So much knowledge and peace was given to me.

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure?           No     

Did you become aware of future events?      No     

Were you involved in or aware of a decision regarding your return to the body?          No      Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience that you did not have prior to the experience?         No     

Did you have any changes of attitudes or beliefs following the experience?     Yes    Feel very connected to others and less fear of death.

How has the experience affected your relationships? Daily life? Religious practices? Career choices?   I feel more at peace. It's made me look up OBEs and NDEs which also make me fear less.

Has your life changed specifically as a result of your experience? Yes   

Have you shared this experience with others?       Yes          The family thought it was neat.

What was the best and worst part of your experience?     It was all good

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 accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?           Yes