EGD

Preparing for your EGD

You have been scheduled for an Upper GI endoscopy, sometimes called an EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy). This is a visual examination of the upper intestinal tract using a lighted, flexible fiber‐optic or video endoscope. Please follow these preparation instructions carefully and don’t hesitate to call our office with questions or concerns.

1 day BEFORE your procedure

• STOP all solid foods.
• Starting with a clear liquid breakfast, drink plenty of clear liquids during the day and evening. Clear liquids include: Water, sports drinks, black coffee, tea, any soda (light or dark), broth, Jell-O, popsicles, and juice without pulp. NOTHING RED OR PURPLE.

Procedure Day

You may continue clear liquids until up to 2 hours before your exam.
NOTHING BY MOUTH FOR 2 HOURS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE! (This includes water, gum and mints. NOTHING by mouth.)

Important Information

Medications:

• DO NOT skip your regular medications. Take regularly prescribed medications at least two (2) hours before you arrive. If you have an inhaler, please bring it with you.

Diabetics:

• STOP taking Ozempic®, Moujaro®, Rybelsus®, Trulicity®, Victoza® or similar generic medications for diabetes or weight reduction. This should be done under the direction of your prescribing physician. For your safety, your procedure will be rescheduled if any of these are taken within 7 days of your procedure.
• DO NOT take oral diabetic medication or insulin the morning of your procedure. Bring your insulin with you.
• Test your blood sugar before coming in for your procedure and bring the reading with you.
• Please contact the physician that manages your diabetic care if you have any questions regarding your oral medication or insulin dosages.

Blood Thinners:

• If you are taking blood thinners, call your prescribing physician and ask if you may stop taking the medication for the required amount of time prior to your procedure.
• You may continue taking aspirin, ibuprofen and other anti‐inflammatory medications.

Bring with You:

• Leave valuables and phone/devices at home or with your driver
• Photo ID and Insurance Card
• Your inhaler, if you use one
• Your insulin, if you use it
• List of all medications, vitamins and supplements you are taking (include dosage and last date and time each medication was taken before your arrival)
• Wear a short-sleeved shirt

• LEA O MIRE TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES para prepararse para su procedimiento.
• 7 Días ANTES de Su Procedimiento: PACIENTES QUE ACTUALMENTE TOMAN UN AGONISTA DEL RECEPTOR GLP-1 PARA LA DIABETES O PÉRDIDA DE PESO, como Ozempic®, Semaglutida, Mounjaro®, Wegovy®, Rybelsus®, Trulicity®, Victoza® u otros medicamentos compuestos o genéricos similares, deben ponerse en contacto con su médico para recibir instrucciones sobre cómo suspender el medicamento al menos 7 días antes de su procedimiento. Para su seguridad, su procedimiento será reprogramado si estos medicamentos se toman dentro de los 7 días anteriores a su cita programada.
• ESTE ES UN PROCEDIMIENTO CON SEDACIÓN. UN CONDUCTOR RESPONSABLE DEBE PERMANECER EN LA CLÍNICA DURANTE TODA SU CITA (90-120 minutos en total). NO HAY EXCEPCIONES.
• PODRÍAMOS LLAMAR EL DÍA ANTERIOR PARA AJUSTAR SU HORA DE LLEGADA mientras finalizamos el horario del centro.
• NO SE PERMITEN NIÑOS MENORES DE 16 AÑOS en las citas.
• ESTÉ ATENTO A UN MENSAJE DE TEXTO Y CORREO ELECTRÓNICO 4 días antes de su procedimiento con un enlace para completar su registro en línea obligatorio.
• Para CANCELAR o REPROGRAMAR su cita para otro día, llámenos al menos con 48 horas de anticipación para evitar una tarifa de cancelación de $250.
• CONTÁCTENOS con preguntas o inquietudes al (801) 619-1115.