Endoscopy - Post-procedure

11 March 2024

Post Procedure Advice following a Gastroscopy (OGD) and Colonoscopy

How will I feel after the procedure? Following your examination today you are advised to go home and rest. You can eat a light diet and drink as normal and take your usual medication. If your procedure was carried out with a conscious sedative injection or general anaesthetic, it is important for the next 24…

6 July 2023

Post Procedure Advice following a Transnasal Endoscopy

What to do/ expect after the procedure if you had sedation Following your examination today you are advised to go home and rest. If your procedure was carried out with a conscious sedative injection or general anaesthetic, it is important for the next 24 hours you do not: Drive a car/motorbike or ride a bicycle…

6 July 2023

Post Procedure Advice following insertion of an Oesophageal Stent

How will I feel after the procedure? Following your examination today you are advised to go home and rest. If your procedure was carried out with a conscious sedative injection or general anaesthetic, it is important for the next 24 hours you do not: Drive a car/motorbike or ride a bicycle Operate any domestic appliances…

23 July 2019

Post Procedure Advice following Bronchoscopy

Your nose and throat may feel a little sore for a short period of time after your bronchoscopy. If your procedure was carried out with sedation you may feel sleepy for the remainder of the day. You can eat and drink as normal and take your usual medications.  

24 May 2019

Post Procedure Advice following a Gastroscopy (OGD)

Following your examination today you are advised to go home and rest. You can eat a light diet and drink as normal and take your usual medication. If your procedure was carried out with a conscious sedative injection or a general anaesthetic, it is important for the next 24 hours you do not: Drive a…

24 May 2019

Post Procedure Advice following Oesophageal Dilatation

Following your examination today you are advised to go home and rest. You can eat a light diet and drink as normal and take your usual medication. If your procedure was carried out with a conscious sedative injection or a general anaesthetic, it is important for the next 24 hours you do not: Drive a…

24 May 2019

Post Procedure Advice following a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Following your examination today you are advised to go home and rest. You can eat a light diet and drink as normal and take your usual medication. If your procedure was carried out with a conscious sedative injection or a general anaesthetic, it is important for the next 24 hours you do not: Drive a…

24 May 2019

Post Procedure Advice following Oesophageal Banding

Following your examination today you are advised to go home and rest. You can eat a light diet and drink as normal and take your usual medication. If your procedure was carried out with a conscious sedative injection or a general anaesthetic, it is important for the next 24 hours you do not: Drive a…