EGD (Upper Endoscopy)

You will report for your procedure in the Central Massachusetts Ambulatory Endoscopy Center 
(located in the middle office of the Center for Digestive Wellness building) 

Preparation:
For the best (and safest) examination, the stomach must be completely empty.

You should have no solid foods for 8 hours, and nothing to drink (including water) for 6 hours prior to your procedure.

Note:
You must take all of your medications (or bring them with you) EXCEPT oral diabetic medications - and take only half (1/2) of your scheduled insulin dosage. Oral medications may be taken with a sip of water, unless otherwise specified by the doctor.

Instructions for Drivers
(Due to sedation, you will require a driver to pick you up from your procedure)

Please leave a phone number where the driver may be reached in approximately 2-2.5 hours from the patient's scheduled appointment time.

A recovery nurse will call you approximately 15-20 minutes prior to the patient's expected discharge time. You will be instructed to pull your vehicle to the front of the building at a given time.

Once you arrive, please remain in your vehicle and call (978) 840-3232 or (978) 840-6363 to let the recovery nurse know that you are here. You will be seen on our surveillance camera, eliminating the need to come inside.

The patient will be walked out to the vehicle by the nurse as soon as the patient is ready.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Things to bring with you

-Form of Identification (i.e. Driver's license)

-Medication List (if applicable)

-Insurance Card

-Phone Number of your driver

-Any inhalers/epipens you use (if applicable)

*What is an upper endoscopy?

Upper endoscopy is a procedure that enables your physician to examine the lining of the upper part of your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine) using a thin, flexible tube with its own lens and light source.