Instructions for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
LOCATION: STANFORD HOSPITAL ENDOSCOPY UNIT
300 Pasteur Drive
Room H-0262
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: (650) 725-8117
A. IMPORTANT
1) BLOOD THINNING DRUGS (Coumadin, Brilinta, Xarelto, Eliquis, Effient, Plavix, Pradaxa, Aggrenox, Lovenox, etc.) MUST BE STOPPED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE. NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU TAKE ANY OF THESE MEDICATIONS AND OUR STAFF WILL GIVE YOU DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON WHEN TO STOP TAKING THEM.
2) Stop taking ALL of the following 5 days before procedure unless instructed by our staff:
a) Iron
b) Aspirin or aspirin products
c) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Motrin, Advil, Naprosyn, etc.)
3) Notify us at least 7 days prior to the day of procedure if you have any of the following:
a) History of liver, kidney (dialysis), heart or lung diseases
b) Use of insulin
c) Excessive bleeding during previous surgery or dental extraction
d) Other special health care needs
e)Travel plans within 7 days after procedure
4) Purchase prep over the counter from any drug store:
a) One bottle of Magnesium Citrate (10 oz)
b) Two boxes of Fleets Enema (green and white box)
5) If you need to change your procedure time, please call us at (650) 324-8881 at least 48 business hours in advance. There is a $200 fee for late cancellations or missed appointments. This fee is not covered by insurance.
B. ONE DAY BEFORE FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY
1) Eat an early, light dinner (soup or sandwich). After dinner limit intake to only liquids.
2) Take medicines on your regular schedule, unless instructed by our staff.
Remember: A-1 above.
3) Drink the Magnesium Citrate (10 oz) at 7 PM. Drink the whole bottle.
4) After the Magnesium Citrate, CLEAR LIQUID DIET only (tea, black coffee, apple juice, 7-Up, chicken broth jello, no red jello). No milk.
C. DAY OF FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY
1) Continue CLEAR LIQUID DIET.
2) Take medicines on your regular schedule up until 2 hours before the procedure.
3) Use 2 Fleet’s Enema: one 2 hours before leaving home for the procedure, and the second one 1 hour before leaving home for the procedure.
4) Nothing to eat or drink (not even water) 2 hours before the procedure. Take medicines on your regular schedule up until 2 hours before the procedure.
5) Arrive 1 hour before your procedure time for nursing preparation at the STANFORD HOSPITAL ENDOSCOPY UNIT 300 Pasteur Drive, Room H-0262 Stanford, CA 94305.
This information is intended for patients of Dr. Harvey Young only.
300 Pasteur Drive
Room H-0262
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: (650) 725-8117
A. IMPORTANT
1) BLOOD THINNING DRUGS (Coumadin, Brilinta, Xarelto, Eliquis, Effient, Plavix, Pradaxa, Aggrenox, Lovenox, etc.) MUST BE STOPPED BEFORE THE PROCEDURE. NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU TAKE ANY OF THESE MEDICATIONS AND OUR STAFF WILL GIVE YOU DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON WHEN TO STOP TAKING THEM.
2) Stop taking ALL of the following 5 days before procedure unless instructed by our staff:
a) Iron
b) Aspirin or aspirin products
c) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Motrin, Advil, Naprosyn, etc.)
3) Notify us at least 7 days prior to the day of procedure if you have any of the following:
a) History of liver, kidney (dialysis), heart or lung diseases
b) Use of insulin
c) Excessive bleeding during previous surgery or dental extraction
d) Other special health care needs
e)Travel plans within 7 days after procedure
4) Purchase prep over the counter from any drug store:
a) One bottle of Magnesium Citrate (10 oz)
b) Two boxes of Fleets Enema (green and white box)
5) If you need to change your procedure time, please call us at (650) 324-8881 at least 48 business hours in advance. There is a $200 fee for late cancellations or missed appointments. This fee is not covered by insurance.
B. ONE DAY BEFORE FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY
1) Eat an early, light dinner (soup or sandwich). After dinner limit intake to only liquids.
2) Take medicines on your regular schedule, unless instructed by our staff.
Remember: A-1 above.
3) Drink the Magnesium Citrate (10 oz) at 7 PM. Drink the whole bottle.
4) After the Magnesium Citrate, CLEAR LIQUID DIET only (tea, black coffee, apple juice, 7-Up, chicken broth jello, no red jello). No milk.
C. DAY OF FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY
1) Continue CLEAR LIQUID DIET.
2) Take medicines on your regular schedule up until 2 hours before the procedure.
3) Use 2 Fleet’s Enema: one 2 hours before leaving home for the procedure, and the second one 1 hour before leaving home for the procedure.
4) Nothing to eat or drink (not even water) 2 hours before the procedure. Take medicines on your regular schedule up until 2 hours before the procedure.
5) Arrive 1 hour before your procedure time for nursing preparation at the STANFORD HOSPITAL ENDOSCOPY UNIT 300 Pasteur Drive, Room H-0262 Stanford, CA 94305.
This information is intended for patients of Dr. Harvey Young only.