7 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EXAM:

  • Discontinue all Iron supplements.

3 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EXAM:

  • Discontinue all blood thinning drugs (prescription and non-prescription), including Coumadin, Plavix, Xarelto, Elequis, Pradaxa, Prasugrel, Brilinta, Cilostazol, Aggrenox, Aspirin and any aspirin-containing medications (e.g. Bayer, Anacin, Excedrin, Advil, Naprosyn (Naproxen), Alka Seltzer, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve or any arthritis pain medications.  REMEMBER! The physician that prescribed your blood thinner medication MUST approve this action BEFORE you discontinue these medications when you are taking them for blood thinning.

** YOU MAY NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE **

DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE:

  • You may NOT have anything to EAT OR DRINK
  • You MUST be accompanied by an adult who will remain at the facility and drive you home after your endoscopy. You may NOT work or drive for 12 hours after the procedure. Plan on spending 2-3 hours at the facility.
  • Wear comfortable clothing.  Bring your glasses, hearing aids, insurance cards and completed information forms, if applicable.  Avoid bringing valuables. 

MEDICATIONS:

  • You may not take any medication on the morning of your procedure except for:  any necessary blood pressure, heart, Parkinson’s and/or seizure medication with a small sip of water up until 3 hours prior to your procedure.
  • If you are on ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS: 
    • According to the latest information from the American Gastroenterology Association and of Endocarditis (infection of the heart valve), you do not need antibiotic prophylaxis before a colonoscopy.
  • If you take DIABETIC MEDICATIONS:
    • You may take your PM medications the evening before, but NOT the morning of the procedure.
    • Please take your blood pressure medication the morning of the procedure with a small sip of water.
 
OTHER INFORMATION:
  • Please be aware that your scheduled procedure time is tentative and may change.
  • If you need to cancel or reschedule your procedure, please call our office 2 days prior to your procedure: 801-387-5620
  • If you have any biopsies or polyps removed, and you do not hear from us within 5 business days, you may call the clinic to recover your test results.
  • You may receive up to 4 separate bills: 1-facility 2- physician 3-pathology 4-anesthesia
  • You will receive 3 separate phone calls prior to procedure 1- registration 2-nurse 3- Clinic.  If you do not receive these phone calls 1 day prior to procedure, please call our office immediately.