Pre-surgery classes and education

We are here to support you and help you feel ready for your surgery. HonorHealth offers pre-surgery education, including classes and written materials to provide comprehensive information about your upcoming procedure.

Before surgery

After surgery

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a care plan designed for you by your HonorHealth surgery and anesthesiology teams. Your surgeon will let you know if you are following this care plan once the decision to have surgery is made and provide you with detailed instructions. There are some important ways this care plan may differ from other surgeries you may have had in the past. On the ERAS care plan, you may be asked on the day of surgery to consume clear liquids up to a certain time designated by your surgeon. You may also be asked to consume a carb-load drink called Ensure Pre-surgery or Gatorade at a certain time designated by your surgeon. 
 
This care plan also supports the use of non-narcotic oral pain medication given before surgery to help manage surgical pain and decrease the need for narcotic pain medications after your surgery. Anti-nausea medication may also be given before and throughout surgery to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. For general information on ERAS, please look over the patient information document ERAS-General information (English | Spanish).

If you are having one of these types of surgeries and your surgeon wants to follow the ERAS care plan, please review this information to help prepare you for your surgery:

See the HonorHealth disclaimer.

Pre-surgical classes

HonorHealth offers free pre-surgical classes to help you be prepared for your specific type of surgery:

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Mastectomy Class

We recommend completing this class approximately one to two weeks before your surgery. If you are interested in participating, please call 480-323-1250.

The class takes about 45 minutes and includes:

  • What to expect before surgery
  • What to expect the day of surgery
  • What to expect right after surgery
  • Leaving the hospital
  • Follow-up care
  • Questions/discussion

Download the Mastectomy Care Program booklet (PDF).

Locations:

Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center: 10460 North 92nd St., Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, First floor conference room
Dates and time: The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
To register, call 480-323-1250

Deer Valley: HonorHealth Cancer Care Deer Valley, 19646 North 27th Ave, Suite 301, Phoenix, Arizona, 85027
Dates and Time: Every Tuesday, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
To register, call 623-238-7713

 

Learn how to manage changes to your body, including skin and hair and receive hands-on skin care, make-up applications and tips on wearing wigs, hats and scarves.

You’ll also discover the resources available to you through HonorHealth Cancer Care.

Women undergoing cancer treatment may attend one complimentary session.

To register, call 623-580-5800 or find available dates.

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Total Joint Class

The goal and purpose of this class is to help you prepare for your upcoming total joint replacement surgery. We recommend completing this class at least two weeks before surgery.

Please complete the following form to view a free on-demand class taught by two orthopedic surgeons. Once you complete the form, the class will display immediately on your screen. An email will also be sent to you with a link to view the class at your convenience.

The class includes:

  • Benefits of total joint replacement
  • Preparing for surgery
  • What to expect during and after surgery
  • Leaving the hospital
  • Physical therapy services and follow-up care

 

Please complete the following form with the patient's information to access the on-demand class.

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Ostomy Class

This class is designed to help patients prepare for their upcoming ostomy surgery. It is presented by ostomy-trained nurses. You may bring a friend or family member to the class. We recommend completing this class approximately one to two weeks before your surgery.

To register, call 480-583-0440.

The class includes:

  • What to expect before surgery
  • What to expect the day of surgery
  • What to expect right after surgery
  • Introduction to ostomy care
  • Leaving the hospital
  • Follow-up care
  • Questions/discussion

Second Tuesday of each month; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 5D Classroom

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Colorectal surgery

HonorHealth Cancer Care has developed this booklet to help you know what to expect before, during and after your surgery. Your care team will also be with you every step of the way to answer any questions and help you feel prepared.

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Spine class

In this free class, two spine surgeons help patients prepare for their upcoming spine surgery. We recommend completing this class at least two weeks before surgery. The class is offered in a prerecorded video for your on-demand viewing convenience.

The class includes:

  • Preparing for surgery
  • The night before surgery
  • What to expect day of, during and after surgery
  • What to expect after surgery
  • Leaving the hospital
  • Physical therapy services and follow-up care
     

Please fill out the following form and the spine video will display on your screen. You will also receive an email with the video.

 

To register for the online class please fill out the form with the patient's information.

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HonorHealth Disclaimer

The contents of the packet such as text, graphics, images, and other material are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this packet.

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. HonorHealth does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information mentioned in this handbook. Reliance on any information provided by HonorHealth is solely at your own risk.

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Pre-Services Department

Before your surgery, you may receive a phone call from our Pre-Services Department. Pre-services handles:

  • Insurance benefits and eligibility verification
  • Benefit and surgical authorizations
  • Medical necessity
  • Pricing estimates
  • Pre-registration
  • Collecting necessary deposits

If you have any questions, you can reach the Pre-Services Department at 623-580-5800.

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