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

Seasoning Options for Pre-op Products!

sugar free syrup flavorsShakes and Puddings:  Sugar-free syrups (found in coffee aisle), 1/8 tsp Sugar-free powdered gelatin, Sugar-free baking extracts.

JourneyLite Soups:  Add broth instead of water to add flavor, use seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, curry, Mrs.  Dash, etc

JourneyLite Zita Marinara or Vegan Chicken Curry:  Add broth instead of water to add flavor. Season as needed.

Oatmeal:  Add any sugar substitutes, Splenda brown sugar, Sugar-free maple syrup, spray butter (I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter or Parkay)

Proti Eggs:  Follow directions on the box. You can add 1 egg or 2 egg whites to the packet and make scramble or omelet.

Proti Vegetarian Chili:  If you like spice, add hot sauce to spice up this flavorful chili.

Proti Protein Orzo:  Once cooked you can put them in hot broth to make “orzo” soup or use spray butter(I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter or Parkay) and fresh herbs and a seasoning mix (no sugar added).

Protein Pancakes:  Can use sugar-free syrup and spray butter.

Pre-Op Diet Sample Menu

  • Breakfast:
    • Protein Oatmeal
    • Crystal Light Sunrise Orange
  • Mid-Morning: 
    • Chocolate protein shake
    • Sugar-free gelatin 
  • Lunch:
    • Ziti Marinara
    • Sugar-free Popsicle
  • Mid- Afternoon:
    • Protein Bar
  • Dinner:
    • High Protein Orzo (Proti)
    • Sugar-free gelatin
  • Evening:
    • Protein Hot Chocolate (JourneyLite)
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