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ONE WEEK BEFORE UPPER ENDOSCOPY

  • You must have a responsible adult drive you home. If you do not have a ride arranged, we will not be able to perform the procedure. Public transportation is only allowed with an adult escort.
  • Medications
    • Blood-thinning medications may need to be discontinued. Take your last dose of on
    • May continue to take regular medications, unless instructed by provider or nursing staff
    • Stop Taking
      • Prescription Iron pills

TWO DAYS BEFORE UPPER ENDOSCOPY

  • Obtain Covid Test

ONE DAY BEFORE UPPER ENDOSCOPY

  • Patients that are Diabetic
    • Evening Dose Only: Take ½ the dose of your diabetic medication(s) the day before your procedure
    • No dose the day of the procedure

DAY OF UPPER ENDOSCOPY

  • No solid foods after midnight
  • Start clear liquid diet- No solid foods, dairy or non-dairy products, juices with pulp, red or purple colors, and alcohol.
  • Clear Liquids include: Water, Apple Juice, Gatorade, Broth, Jell-O, Popsicles, soda, hard candies, etc.
    • NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK THREE (3) HOURS PRIOR TO PROCEDURE TIME.

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Anchorage Office

Monday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Eagle River Office - Hours May Vary

Monday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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