Course Content
Our Facilities
Learn about the 3 facilities utilized by JourneyLite surgeons.
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Facilities and Arrival Times
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JourneyLite Surgery Center
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JourneyLite Out-of-town Patients
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Christ Hospital
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Jewish Hospital
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Facilities Quiz
Pre-op Diet
Information on the pre-op diet required before surgery.
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Check your BMI
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Background
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Allowed Items
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Seasoning Options
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Diabetes and the Pre-op Diet
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Pre-op Diet Quiz
Blood Thinners and Surgery
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General Info
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Bridging Therapy
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NSAIDs
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Blood Thinners and Surgery Quiz
Immunosuppressants
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General Info
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Blood Pressure Medications
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ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
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Diuretics
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Blood Pressure Medications Quiz
Other Medications
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Appetite Suppressants and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
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Vitamins and Supplements
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Birth Control/ED Medications
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Preadmission Testing
PAT's/Pre-op Physical/Cardiology Clearance
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Pre-op Visit
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PAT’s/Pre-op History and Physical/Cardiology Clearance
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Christ/Jewish PAT
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Preparing for Surgery
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Medications Prior to Surgery
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Day of Surgery
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CPAP
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Regular Home Medications
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Post-op Restrictions
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Exercise and Lifting
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Return to Work/FMLA
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Post-op Meds and Prescriptions
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General Info
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Prescriptions
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Nausea Medications
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Spasm Medication
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Pain Medication
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Acid Reducer
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Post-op Blood Thinners
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Post-op Vitamins
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Sublingual B12
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Other Vitamins
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Post-op Pain
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All Patients
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Gastric Band
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Gastric Bypass
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Incisions
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Dressings/Showering/Swimming
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Post-op Issues
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Constipation
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Bloating and Gas
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Vomiting and Dry-Heaving
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Pregnancy
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Appointments
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First Appointment and Follow-ups
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Sleeve/Bypass/SIPS Follow-up Appointments
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Gastric Band Follow-up Appointments
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When to Call The Team
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Bleeding
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Signs of Infection
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Other Issues
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Course Completion
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Course Status
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Surgery Pre-op Class-Medical

Appetite Suppressants and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

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Appetite suppressants such as Adipex (phentermine), Tenuate (diethylpropion), Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate) should be stopped 7 days prior to surgery and not resumed after surgery.

GLP-1 receptor agonists, whether used for weight loss or diabetes, should be stopped 14 days prior to surgery. These include:

  • Semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy)
  • Tirzepatide (Mounjaro and ZepBound)
  • Liraglutide (Victoza and Saxenda)
  • Exenatide (Byetta and Bydureon)
  • Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
  • Lixisenatide (Adlyxin)
  • Albiglutide (Tanzeum)
  • Efpeglenatide
  • Any other medication that ends in “tide” is probably in this class of medication.

If you are taking one of these medications for diabetes, please contact your prescriber before stopping. You will be instructed on the day of surgery whether to resume or not.

Click here for a comprehensive list of GLP-1 receptor agonists!

GLP-1 RA List
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