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

Immunosuppressants

prednisone

Lastly, immunosuppressants such as prednisone and Humira must be stopped prior to surgery.

They also will need to be held for a period of time afterwards, as they can greatly increase the risk of staple line leaks. 

If you take an immunosuppressant, be sure to notify your provider at your pre-op/consent visit.  Failure to properly manage these medications prior to surgery could result in your procedure being canceled!

Common immunosuppressants:

  • Prednisone
  • Methylprednisolone
  • Medrol dose pack
  • Methotrexate
  • Plaquenil (generic: hydroxychlorquine)
  • Remicade (generic: infliximab)
  • Humira (generic: adalimumab)
  • Enbrel
Click here if you take an immunosuppressant for more detailed information!

Important!

Sometimes patients come down with an upper respiratory infection after their pre-op consent visit and their PCP will prescribe some steroids. If this happens, please contact us before taking anything!

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