Day of Surgery

Here are generic instructions applicable for most procedures.

Pre-operative Instructions

No eating or liquids within 8 hours of the procedure. -
Water and coffee without creamer are allowed up to 2-4 hours prior to procedure. -
Avoid aspirin, NSAIDS, or blood thinners (if required please contact us).

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.

Below is information on the surgery centers we use. Click here for insurance information.

3602 Kyoto Gardens Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 799-3388

7408 Lake Worth Rd.
Suite 900
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Phone: (561) 433-5700
Fax: (561) 433-4422

11030 Rca Center Dr
Suite 3001
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (888) 212-0540

1155 SE Monterey Rd
Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: (772) 286-8028

9075 S Federal Highway
Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Phone: (772) 398-9898
Fax: (772) 398-8998

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