Day of Surgery
Before Surgery
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No eating or liquids within 8 hours of the procedure.
Water and coffee without creamer are sometimes allowed up to 4 hours prior to procedure, but this depends on the center’s specific instructions.
Avoid aspirin, NSAIDS, or blood thinners (if required please contact us).
Arrival time is set by the surgery center — they generally inform patients the day prior. Please note that our Carepatron medical records system sends automated emails with times, but these are only estimates; the actual arrival time will be disclosed by the center usually the day before.
After Surgery
These are generic instructions, and each patient will be given tailored instructions.
After the procedure, do not drive or operate heavy machinery for 24 hours.
It is best if someone is able to stay with or near you after the procedure.
Keep the bandage on for 2-3 days, and then can remove and let water run over the incision as in the shower.
Do not submerge the incision in pools or tubs for 2-3 weeks or until cleared by Dr. Cober.
Leave steri-strips on, no need to remove them.
Avoid constipation — use prunes and miralax as needed.
For pain control, use acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) as needed — supplement these with prescribed pain meds.
Payment
Depending on your insurance plan or self-pay status, payment may be due prior to your procedure. Normally we send out this information to each patient at time of procedure scheduling.
For payment information, visit our patient portal.
Surgery Centers
The Laser and Surgery Center of the Palm Beaches
Location: The Laser and Surgery Center Of The Palm Beaches
3602 Kyoto Gardens Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 799-3388
Website: laserandsurgery.com
CareCredit payment plans offered (click here).
Lake Worth Surgical Center
Location: Lake Worth Surgical Center
7408 Lake Worth Rd.
Suite 900
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Phone: (561) 433-5700
Fax: (561) 433-4422
Website: lakeworthsurgery.com
Rides offered to and from the surgery center, about 30 minute radius.
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Below is information on additional surgery centers we use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about hernia surgery and the Desarda technique
Location: Palm Beach Gardens Regional Surgery Center
11030 Rca Center Dr
Suite 3001
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (888) 212-0540
Website: pbgrsc.com
Location: Treasure Coast Center for Surgery
1155 SE Monterey Rd
Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: (772) 286-8028
Website: treasurecoastcenterforsurgery.com
Location: The Surgical Center of the Treasure Coast
9075 S Federal Highway
Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Phone: (772) 398-9898
Fax: (772) 398-8998
Website: sctcfl.com
Location: 1700 S 23rd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (go to Outpatient Entrance)
Phone: (772) 297-7527
Website: https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/lawnwood-hospital
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