Are there any dietary restrictions?

Do not eat any solid food 8 hours prior to your scheduled arrival time!

If you are having a colonoscopy, this will require a bowel prep. You should have instructions from your physician for this preparation. Any questions-please call your physician.

Endoscopic procedure – colonoscopy: you may have clear liquids 8 hours prior to your scheduled arrival time.

Upper Endoscopy (EGD): Do not eat or drink any solid foods or liquids 8 hours prior to your scheduled arrival time.

Surgical Procedure: Do not eat or drink any solid food or liquids 8 hours prior to your scheduled arrival time.

Clear liquids are: water, apple juice, clear broth, Gatorade or weak tea. NO coffee, milk, creamer, carbonated beverages or juice with citrus/pulp, or RED jello!

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