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Before the procedure:
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Have a meal for dinner on the day before the procedure.
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Do not eat or drink anything after midnight, the night before the procedure until after the procedure.
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You may take your regular medications the morning of the procedure with a sip of water. If you are diabetic, check with your physician before taking your medication.
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Special instructions:
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Diabetic:
Hold morning dose of insulin the day of the procedure, but bring it with you to the hospital. Other instructions:
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Heart:
If you have an artificial heart valve, or have a previous history of endocarditis, or other specific indication, your doctor may need to prescribe pre-procedure antibiotics. Other instructions:
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Blood Thinners:
Stop aspirin; anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Aleve, Motrin) and iron supplements at least ______ days before the procedure. You may take Tylenol.
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Your info and all medications:
Bring your license and insurance cards. Bring an updated list of your prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and herbal medications. Include the dosages next to each medication. List allergies to any medications, including conditions that would make you sensitive to sedation.
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Other comments:
A friend/relative must remain with you and drive you home. You can not work/drive after procedure.
Arrive at __________ facility at ________ AM/PM on ____/____/____.
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After the procedure:
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You may resume a normal diet and medications as tolerated unless otherwise instructed by your physician. Start with a light meal to minimize "bloating."
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If the IV site is painful or red, place a warm compress on the site until it improves. If it does not improve within 24 hours, please call your physician.
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A small amount of rectal spotting (stool, mucous, or blood) may occur after the procedure.
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Please call the doctor immediately if any of the following occur:
• Severe abdominal pain
• Oral temperature greater than 100 degrees F
• Heavy rectal bleeding (not spotting)
• Vomiting blood
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If you had a biopsy or polypectomy, please follow these additional instructions:
• Rest quietly and minimize activity for the first 24 hours.
• Avoid exercising, lifting heavy items for 72 hours.
• Avoid straining with bowel movements.
• Avoid medications containing aspirin for 7 days.
• Do not travel out of town for al least one week.
• Avoid coarse or high fat foods for 48 hours.
• You may experience minor discomfort.
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