Surgery Timeline Four Weeks Before Surgery Start Vitamins, Iron You may be instructed to take multivitamins, as well as iron. Iron helps build up your blood count which may help prevent the need for a blood transfusion. Discuss with your surgeon if you become constipated or nauseous while taking iron. Two to Three Weeks Before Surgery Pre-Anesthesia Clinic Appointment A nurse will contact you to set up an appointment for this clinic. If your surgery is sooner than two weeks and they have not yet contacted you, please call 360-414-7520. Pre-operative Class Attend a class for joint surgery patients. Bring your coach and this Guidebook. If you cannot attend, contact the Joint Program Coordinator for alternative accommodations. This class is strongly encouraged. Joint Disease Review Pre-Operative Exercises What to Expect from Coach/Caregiver Preparing Your Home Meet the Joint Replacement Team Learn About Assistive Devices Class Outline: Answer any Questions You May Have Discharge Planning/Insurance/Equipment Learn Pain Management Options -Complete Pre-Operative Forms Education on Special Soap and Shower Process
Surgery Timeline Four Weeks Before Surgery Start Vitamins, Iron You may be instructed to take multivitamins, as well as iron. Iron helps build up your blood count which may help prevent the need for a blood transfusion. Discuss with your surgeon if you become constipated or nauseous while taking iron. Two to Three Weeks Before Surgery Pre-Anesthesia Clinic Appointment A nurse will contact you to set up an appointment for this clinic. If your surgery is sooner than two weeks and they have not yet contacted you, please call 360-414-7520. Pre-operative Class Attend a class for joint surgery patients. Bring your coach and this Guidebook. If you cannot attend, contact the Joint Program Coordinator for alternative accommodations. This class is strongly encouraged. Class Outline: Joint Disease What to Expect from Coach/Caregiver Meet the Joint Replacement Team Answer any Questions You May Have Learn Pain Management Options Education on Special Soap and Shower Process Review Pre-Operative Exercises Preparing Your Home Learn About Assistive Devices Discharge Planning/Insurance/Equipment -Complete Pre-Operative Forms