Procedure Preparation
Please read all of the following information and then at the bottom of this page, select the doctor who will be performing your procedure for specific instructions.
IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION PRIOR TO A GASTROSCOPY AND COLONOSCOPY:
The day surgery will contact you the day before to advise you of the time of your procedure
Do NOT eat or drink (nil by mouth) 6 hours prior to your scheduled admission time. Nil by mouth means no food, water, lollies or chewing gum.
Do NOT drink alcohol the day before your procedure.
You MUST arrange an escort to accompany you home.
MEDICATIONS:
Essential medication such as blood pressure or heart medication MUST be taken on the day of your procedure with a sip of water.
You are to cease taking anticoagulants (blood thinning medication) including Aspirin, Nurofen, Cartia, AS DISCUSSED WITH YOUR DOCTOR.
Iron tablets or multivitamins and fish oil tablets containing iron should be ceased 7 days prior to your procedure.
If you are diabetic, you will be provided with instructions regarding stopping your medication at the time of consultation.
ON THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE:
Do not wear jewellery and do not bring valuables to the day surgery/hospital.
You will be at the day surgery approximately 2-3 hours from the time of admission to discharge.
The recovery nurse will contact your escort half an hour prior to your planned discharge to advise them.
DISCHARGE INFORMATION
Your escort will need be directed to recovery to collect you
You will be given post-op instructions at the time of your discharge from the day surgery. Please follow these instructions.
You should rest at home for the remainder of the day.
You can return to normal diet.
Do not drive a car, operate machinery or sign legal documents for 24-hours after the procedure. If you drive, your insurance will not cover you for any accidents incurred during these 24-hours.
PLEASE SELECT THE DOCTOR WHO WILL BE PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE:
