A special class is held every Monday morning for patients scheduled for joint surgery. The class starts at 10 a.m. in the New Component Café located on 6 East at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. Our Program Coordinator, Margie Boling, R.N., will call and schedule this class for you prior to your surgery. You only need to attend one class. Members of the “team” will be there to answer your questions. It is strongly suggested that you bring a family member or friend to act as your “coach”. The coach’s role will be explained in class. If it is not possible for you to attend, please inform the Program Coordinator at (405) 552-2700.

The outline of the class is as follows.

• What to Expect
• Role of your “Coach/Caregiver”
• Meet the Total Joint Team
• Tour the INTEGRIS Joint Replacement Center
• Learn your Breathing Exercises
• Reviewing your Pre-Operative Exercises
• Hibiclense Pre-Operative Skin Cleanser Instructions
• Learn about Stress Induced Diabetes
• Learn about assistive devices and joint protection
• Complete Pre-Op forms
• Questions and Answers