Course Content
Registration
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Please register for the course!
Our Facilities
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Facilities and Arrival Times
JourneyLite Surgery Center
JourneyLite Out-of-town Patients
Christ Hospital
Jewish Hospital
Facilities Quiz
Pre-op Diet
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Check your BMI
Background
Allowed Items
Seasoning Options
Diabetes and the Pre-op Diet
Pre-op Diet Quiz
Blood Thinners and Surgery
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General Info
Bridging Therapy
NSAIDs
Blood Thinners and Surgery Quiz
Immunosuppressants
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General Info
Blood Pressure Medications
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ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
Diuretics
Blood Pressure Medications Quiz
Other Medications
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Appetite Suppressants
Vitamins and Supplements
Birth Control
Preadmission Testing
PAT's/Pre-op Physical/Cardiology Clearance
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Pre-op Visit
PAT’s/Pre-op History and Physical/Cardiology Clearance
Christ/Jewish PAT
Preparing for Surgery
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Medications Prior to Surgery
Day of Surgery
CPAP
Regular Home Medications
Post-op Restrictions
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Exercise and Lifting
Return to Work/FMLA
Post-op Meds and Prescriptions
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General Info
Prescriptions
Nausea Medications
Spasm Medication
Pain Medication
Acid Reducer
Post-op Blood Thinners
Post-op Vitamins
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Sublingual B12
Other Vitamins
Post-op Pain
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All Patients
Gastric Band
Gastric Bypass
Incisions
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Dressings/Showing/Swimming
Post-op Issues
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Constipation
Bloating and Gas
Vomiting and Dry-Heaving
Pregnancy
Appointments
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First Appointment and Follow-ups
Sleeve/Bypass/SIPS Follow-up Appointments
Gastric Band Follow-up Appointments
When to Call The Team
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Bleeding
Signs of Infection
Other Issues
Course Completion
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Attestation
Surgery Pre-op Class-Medical
About Lesson
pain

Post-op Pain

  • Pain is to be expected after your procedure!
  • Left shoulder/neck pain is common
    • This is due to gas pain & diaphragm irritation
  • Short, frequent walks will help
  • Pain around incision sites is also common.
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