Upper Endoscopy Instructions

Mountain View Endoscopy Center

2490 Hospital Dr, Ste 211

Mountain View, CA 94040

650-988-7487

PREPARATION FOR AN UPPER G.I ENDOSCOPY.

 

 

  • Do not eat or drink anything including water after midnight the night before your procedure.
  • If you are taking any anticoagulants such as Coumadin, Plavix, Mobic, Aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Excedrin, Aleve, Vitamin E, Fish oil or Glucosamine will need to be discontinued 7 days prior to your procedure. It is okay to continue Tylenol, Codeine or Vicodin.
  • You must have a ride home from your procedure. Please be advised that as a result of the anesthesia, you should avoid working or making and important decisions following your procedure for the entire day.

 

Failure to follow our preparation instructions will result in appointment cancellation and a $200.00                                                          cancellation fee.

A charge will be made on all broken appointments. A 5 working day cancellation is required.