Insurance will cover most surgeries deemed medically necessary by a healthcare professional. However, the extent of coverage depends on your individual plan. You can learn more about how your insurance will cover surgery costs at your surgery consultation in Sebring.
Starting Your Journey Toward Recovery
Starting Your Journey Toward Recovery
If you have been struggling with chronic or painful conditions, finding the right solution can be difficult. At Florida Lakes Surgical, we want you to know exactly what to expect when you come to visit us.
We’ll get to know you and develop an effective treatment plan that addresses your concerns. After all, at Florida Lakes Surgical, our specialty is you!
We’ll get to know you and develop an effective treatment plan that addresses your concerns. After all, at Florida Lakes Surgical, our specialty is you!
If you have been struggling with chronic or painful conditions, finding the right solution can be difficult. At Florida Lakes Surgical, we want you to know exactly what to expect when you come to visit us.
If you have been struggling with chronic or painful conditions, finding the right solution can be difficult. At Florida Lakes Surgical, we want you to know exactly what to expect when you come to visit us.
Our Treatment Process
From start to finish, your treatment at Florida Lakes Surgical will be compassionate, individualized, and supportive. We value the opportunity to give new patients exceptional care!
Step 1
Consultation & Screening
Your treatment begins with a complimentary consultation and screening. At this surgery consultation in Sebring, our provider will take this time to learn more about your symptoms, your concerns, and your medical history. This is also your opportunity to ask questions and get to know your provider.
We’ll then move into a screening, where we examine your area of concern and ask more specific questions about your symptoms. Based on your screening, we may require more testing to get an accurate picture and diagnosis of the problem.
Step 2
Testing & Diagnosis
At Florida Lakes Surgical, our location in Sebring offers state-of-the-art imaging technology for an expert diagnosis of your condition. Depending on the nature of your symptoms, testing may look a little different for each patient. Some patients only need an ultrasound to diagnose the issue, while others might need an endoscopy or a colonoscopy. Before beginning, we’ll make sure to give you a clear understanding of what to expect from your tests.
After we receive the results from your tests, we’ll examine them and provide a diagnosis. We’ll call you with your results and let you know the next steps for treatment!
Step 3
Treatment & Follow-Up
Wherever possible, the team at Florida Lakes Surgical explores nonsurgical solutions before resorting to surgery. Our recommendations may include medication, lifestyle changes, dietary plans, or other options. If we find that surgery is the best option, however, we’ll explain to you what you should expect from your surgery, your recovery timeline, and your results.
We’ll call you a few days prior to your surgery to give more detailed instructions on preparation. Surgery can range from minor outpatient procedures with local anesthesia to major inpatient procedures requiring general anesthesia. When you arrive at Florida Lakes Surgical on the day of surgery, you can rest assured knowing you’re in the hands of the most skilled general surgeons in the region.
After treatment, we typically schedule a follow-up within 4 to 6 weeks to check in with you. At this time, we want to see how you are doing, including your successes, struggles, and concerns. Our hope is that once you leave our facility, you’ll have everything you need to embrace a healthier, happier you.
Common Questions About Robotic and General Surgery
While preparing for surgery will differ among patients, the most common instruction we’ll give is to not eat or drink anything after midnight the day of your procedure. This makes sure your digestive system is empty for the surgery to prevent any complications. Some surgeries may need more intensive preparation. For example, we may require that you maintain a fluid-only diet for a few days prior to your surgery. We’ll give you detailed instructions so that you can know exactly how to prepare for your procedure.
The recovery time depends on the type of surgery you undergo. Minor inpatient procedures may mean you can return to your normal activities the day after with little to no aftercare efforts. For major surgeries, some patients may feel well enough to return to work, as long as it isn’t manual labor, after 5 to 7 days. Others may need several weeks. You can expect to not do any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for at least 4 to 6 weeks to avoid compromising the surgery site. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to know about recovery from your surgery.
Robotic surgery, or robot-assisted surgery, means that your surgeon uses robotic instruments and a camera to carry out the surgery. They’ll make tiny incisions to insert the robotic device into your body. Your surgeon will then operate a nearby console to maneuver the device carefully and perform the surgery. This allows for a high level of precision and mitigates the size of incision needed.
Doing robot-assisted surgery means that your surgeon can make much smaller incisions without needing to make room for their hands. This minimizes recovery time and the invasiveness of your procedure. In addition, the robot allows for steady, precise movements that can move more flexibly than a hand can. Your surgeon is still in control of the operation the entire time; we use this robotic method for more accuracy and safety.
Get Started With Recovery
Schedule your first visit with Florida Lakes Surgical to diagnose, understand, and treat your concerns!
