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EGD Prep Instructions

Instructions for endoscopy preparation 

  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your procedure.

  • Take any morning meds that you would normally take, Except anticoagulants, the morning of the procedure with just sips of water. Please hold anticoagulants per doctor’s orders.

  • If you take any diabetic medications, HOLD these meds the morning of the procedure.

  • You must have a driver to drive you home from the procedure. You will not be able to drive for 24 hours after your procedure.

  • Please minimize the jewelry that you wear to the procedure.

  • Please arrive one and a half hours before your procedure time.

  • Do not stop Aspirin and NSAIDs for procedures.

TIME OF PROCEDURE: You will be notified of your arrival time by the location the afternoon before your procedure.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANTICOAGULANTS 

Once our office has received clearance back from your provider. The nurse will give you a call to let you know how many days prior to hold your anticoagulations medication.

For cancellation or scheduling procedure and medical preparation questions call 239-343-6222. Please do not use this line for billing, medications or results.

For billing questions, call 239-424-1500