EGD Prep

GI CONSULTANTS, LLC

BHAVIN DAVE, MD

302-744-9310

Preparation for EGD:

NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT.

You may take your morning medications with as little water as possible.

DO NOTstop taking your blood thinner medication unless Dr. Dave has instructed you to or the prescribing physician.

DO NOTchew gum or eat any hard candy the morning of your procedure.

DO NOTtake your diabetic medication the morning of your procedure unless told to do so by our office.  Please check your blood sugar the morning of your procedure (diabetic patients only), the nurse will ask you the results.

AFTER THE EGD:

You MUST have someone available to take you home after your procedure. No public transportation can be used unless the patient is accompanied by a family member or friend. (i.e. Dart bus, taxi, Paratransit)

It is normal to have a sore throat for up to 24 hours after the procedure. If it last longer than 24 hours, please call the office 744-9310. The nurse will go over all of this with you before you are discharged.

If you have any more questions about your procedure please give the office a call.

Thank You

Office Staff