Carefully Follow All Instructions for a Successful Procedure
IF YOU ARE TO BE SEDATED, a responsible driver must remain in the facility throughout your appointment (~ 2 hours total). NO EXCEPTIONS.
Utah State regulations require patients to have a responsible adult present and able to drive them home after a sedated medical procedure. A taxi, Uber or any other paid driver cannot act as such. Patients arriving without a driver have the choice of rescheduling the procedure for a time when a driver can be present or having their procedure without sedation.
Purchase the Following Products:
- SUTAB® bowel prep (24 tablets)
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR EXAM:
- STOP all solid foods. NO SOLID FOOD until after your exam.
- Beginning with a clear liquid breakfast, continue to drink at least 8 glasses (64 oz) of CLEAR liquids throughout the day and evening. Clear liquids include: Water, sports drinks, black coffee, tea, any soda (light or dark), broth, Jell-O, popsicles, and juice without pulp. NOTHING RED OR PURPLE.
- At 5:00 PM prepare 12 tablets and fill the provided container with 16oz of water.
- DO Not take other oral medications within 1 hour of starting SUTAB®
- Begin taking the tablets one at a time, with a sip of water every 1‐2 minutes. Finish the 12 tablets and container of water over 15‐25 minutes.
- 1 hour after last tablet, drink 16oz of water over the next 30 minutes.
- 30 minutes after second container of liquid, drink 16oz of water over the next 30 minutes.
- Continue to drink clear liquids only throughout the evening.
- A soothing ointment (Desin, Vaseline) may be applied to the anal area to prevent discomfort and skin breakdown.
THE DAY OF YOUR EXAM:
- Five (5) hours before your arrival time, repeat steps 2 through 5 above.
- Bowel movements should be very watery and yellow or green in color. CALL US IF STOOLS ARE STILL BROWN!
- NOTHING BY MOUTH FOR 2 HOURS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE! (This includes water, gum and mints. NOTHING by mouth.)
Other Information:
Medications:
- DO NOT skip your medications. Take regularly prescribed medications at least two (2) hours before you arrive. If you have an inhaler, please bring it with you.
Diabetics:
- IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY TAKING DIABETIC/WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS such as Ozempic®, Mounjaro®, Wegovy®, Rybelsus®, Trulicity® or other semaglutide or GLP-1 receptor agonists, please call the Endoscopy Center immediately. You must discontinue this type of medication for a full 7 days before a sedated procedure.
- DO NOT take oral diabetic medication or insulin the morning of your procedure. Bring your insulin with you.
- Test your blood sugar before coming in for your procedure and bring the reading with you.
- Please contact the physician that manages your diabetic care if you have any questions regarding your oral medication or insulin dosages.
Blood Thinners:
- If you are taking blood thinners, call your prescribing physician and ask if you may stop taking the medication for the required amount of time prior to your procedure.
- You may continue taking aspirin, ibuprofen and other anti‐inflammatory medications.
Bring with You:
- Rescue inhaler for asthma, insulin for diabetics
- Paper Registration Forms (only needed if you did NOT register online)
- Photo ID, Insurance Card and any amount owed
- List of all medications, vitamins and supplements you are taking (include dosage and last date and time each medication was taken before your arrival)
- Wear a short‐sleeved shirt
Arrive at the Granite Peaks Endoscopy Center at your scheduled time. Please call us at 801-619-1115 if you have any questions regarding your preparation.
Utah State regulations require patients to have a responsible adult present and able to drive them home after a sedated medical procedure. A taxi, Uber or any other paid driver cannot act as such. Patients arriving without a driver have the choice of rescheduling the procedure for a time when a driver can be present or having their procedure without sedation.