Upper Endoscopy (EGD) and ERCP Prep

ONE WEEK BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE

1. FIND A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND TO DRIVE YOU HOME AFTER YOUR COLONOSCOPY You cannot operate a vehicle until the day after your procedure because of lingering effects of the anesthesia. We cannot perform the procedure without a ride. Taxis or ride shares (Uber, Lyft, etc.) are not allowed.

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE

2. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING* AFTER 11 PM THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY EXCEPT THE SECOND PART OF THE PREPARATION No food, drink, gum, candy, etc. are allowed.

Patients cannot smoke/vape/consume or use marijuana on the day of the procedure as it impairs ability to sign informed consent and raises lung risks.

THE DAY OF THE PROCEDURE

9. *REGARDING MEDICATIONS - (CALL OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS) Take ALL your morning medications with a SMALL sip of water, unless otherwise discussed with your provider or during scheduling.

If you are taking lisinopril for blood pressure, please hold the morning of your procedure.

If you are taking diabetes medications, take only 1/2 a dose the morning of your procedure.

Please call the office if you have been diagnosed with any new medical conditions or if your insurance has changed as we may need to reschedule your procedure. Please keep your phone near you the day of the procedure so we can notify you of delays or even earlier appointment times.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your procedure, please give our office 48 hours’ notice. Procedures cancelled or rescheduled within that time will be subject to a $50 fee prior to rescheduling.

Thank you! We look forward to providing you with excellent care.