SUBURBAN GARSTROENTEROLOGY LTD.

1243 Rickert Dr                                                                                                                                         Telephone 630-527-6450

Naperville , IL   60540                                                                                                                         Fax 630-527-6456

 

 

ABOUT YOUR GASTROSCOPY

 

Your doctor has ordered a Gastroscopy which is an examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.

 

This procedure is done on an out-patient basis in the G.I. lab by the doctor. It generally takes about 15 to 30 minutes. A flexible fiberoptic gastroscope is passed through the mouth down into the small intestine enabling the doctor to visualize the gastro-intestinal lining. The design of the gastro scope allows the doctor to take small tissue samples (biopsies), to photograph any abnormal findings, or to remove polyps, growths, or foreign bodies from the esophagus or stomach. All of these maneuvers are painless.

 

It will be necessary to sign a consent form for the examination. If you have any questions about the consent form or the procedure, ask your doctor or nurse.

 

 

 

BEFORE THE EXAM

 

• BECAUSE YOU WILL BE SEDATED, PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE AVAILABLE TO TAKE YOU HOME, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS NOT ALLOWED.  Remember to wear loose, comfortable clothes. Women, please avoid high heels.
• Bring your medications with you.
• All medications you are taking, especially Coumadin or blood thinners, should be reviewed with our office staff prior to your procedure.
• Please take all Cardiac, blood pressure, and asthma medications with a small sip of water 2 hours prior to your procedure. Should you consume more than just a sip of water with your medications the day of your procedure there will be a possibility of your procedure being cancelled.

 

 

 

 

DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT .

 

 

Your Gastroscopy exam is scheduled for:   Date:_____________ Arrival Time:__________________

 

Report to:

	Midwest Endoscopy Center , LLC 1243 Rickert Drive Naperville, IL 60540
	EDWARD HOSPITAL 801 South Washington Street Naperville (2nd floor endo-holding ) 630 527 3510

Special Instructions:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Procedures scheduled at Edward Hospital and Center for Surgery will commence approximately one hour after the Arrival Time listed above.

 

Procedures scheduled at Naperville Office Facility will commence approximately 45 minutes after the Arrival Time listed above.

 

Patients requiring special antibiotics prior to the procedure will have an additional waiting time before procedure will commence.