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EGD Prep

Endoscopy

5 days before your procedure

Medications

You will need to stop taking full-dose aspirin (325mg), blood thinners and/or arthritis medications such as Motrin, Advil, Vitamin E and herbal supplements for 5 days prior to your procedure, unless otherwise instructed. You may take Tylenol, multi-vitamins and all other prescription medications. You can continue Baby Aspirin (81mg). If you are unsure about a medication please ask your physician or nurse. Please see list of medications to avoid.

48 hours before you procedure

Do not use any recreational drugs or alcohol for 48 hours prior to your procedure.

The day before your procedure

Starting at midnight

Do not have any solid food the day of your procedure until after your procedure. 

Only clear liquids

Only clear liquids are encouraged until six (6) hours before your procedure. 

Things you need to bring with you

  • Your ID and insurance card
  • A list of your medications

Arrange for an adult to accompany you

You must have an adult accompany you home. If you do not have an adult escort, your procedure will be cancelled and rescheduled.

Do no eat or drink anything including water, mints hard candy or gum within six (6) hours of your procedure or your procedure will be delayed or canceled.

You must have a responsible adult to accompany you home or your procedure will be cancelled and rescheduled.

Call us at 615-550-6066 if you have any questions.

Medications to avoid

Avoid these medications 5 days before your colonoscopy

Advil
Aggrenox
Aleve
Alka Seltzer
Anaprox
Anacin
Arthritis Pain Formula
Ascriptin
Aspergum
Aspirin (325 mg)-Baby Aspirin (81 mg) is okay
Azoid
BC Powders
Bextra
Brilinta
Bufferin
Cama Arthritis Medication
Celebrex
Clinoril
Coumadin
Darvon Compound /Darvocet Disalcid
Doan’s Pills
Dristan
Easprin
Ecotrin
Effervescent Tablets
Effient
Eliquis
Empirin

Equagesic
Etodolac
Excedrin
Feldene
Fenoprex
Fiorinal
Fish Oil
Formula Caplets
Goody Powders
Haltran
Ibuprofen
Ibu-Tab
Indocin
Lodine
Loritab ASA
Magsal
Midol
Mobic/Meloxicam
Mobigesic
Monogesic Tablets
Motrin
Naprosyn
Naprelan
Naproxen
Norgesic
Norwich
Nuprin
P-A-C Analgesic

Pepto-Bismal
Percodan
Phentermine HCL
Plaquenil
Plavix
Pradaxa
Robaxisal
Salflex
Salsalate
Salsitab
Savaysa
Sine-Aid
Soma Compound
Stanback
Synalgos-DC
Talwin
Therapy Bayer Caplets
Tolectin
Tolmetin
Toradol
Trigesic
Trilisate
Urisinus-Inlav
Vanquish
Vitamin E
Vioxx
Warfarin
Xarelto
Zontivity

Your body is unique, so is our care

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Every single person, from the person at the front desk to the nurse that escorted me to my ride, was friendly and helpful. They all seemed to know their job and enjoyed doing them. And of course, Dr. Bridgers is the best!

Paula N.
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Dr. Batte and the team treated me in a timely manner. They took very good care of me and made sure that they explained everything along the way. I would definitely recommend them.

Margaret K.
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Dr. Threadgill is absolutely wonderful. Very smart and very nice doctor. He explained everything so well and I left there finally knowing about my condition and with a plan to fix it. So thankful for him. His staff was very nice also.

Ann C.
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Very knowledgeable and professional staff. Dr. Webb and his assistant, Nurse Fran, work as a team and communicate effectively with patients. Highly recommend.

Martha C.
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Class act. Great staff, awesome doctors. I see Dr. Ernest Williams, great doctor, great guy!

Tim C.
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Leigh Beth was very attentive and thorough! She listened to my concerns and addressed them appropriately.

Micki R.
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My wife and I were very impressed with NP Sarah Catherine’s professionalism and her caring heart as we talked about my medical issues!

Henry S.
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This was my very first colonoscopy and I was nervous, but everyone that I came in contact with was so kind. They all explained everything to me and really made me feel comfortable and at ease. Hopefully in 10 years they'll all still be here for my next one.

Tamiko M.
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The staff was very kind and compassionate. They recognized I was nervous about the colonoscopy. Dr. Bridgers talked with me prior to test and then to me and husband after the test. He did not use confusing words. He took his time to explain what he found and his next plan. The nursing staff was just as professional. Please thank all of them.

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Efficient processes, great pre-procedure communication, considerate use of my time on procedure day. Shout out to “Sarah” and “Angel” for their nursing care! Will use Dr. Batte and his team again for future GI needs.

Steve B.
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Dr. Threadgill is the best!

Christie L.
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Dr. Webb and Fran were both wonderful. Fran made us feel at ease immediately and was very friendly. Dr. Webb listened and discussed options without being in a hurry. I highly recommend!

Richell M.
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Excellent service. Pleasant atmosphere. Friendly and efficient staff. Dr. Williams is extremely competent and a personable physician.

Paula C.
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My experience was pleasant and positive. NP Leigh Beth Brown was focused on my concerns and intent on helping me. She had time for me and did not rush through my appointment. She was very easy to talk with and genuinely cared about what I had to say. All questions were answered and a plan was made. I was immensely pleased with my overall visit! Great job!

Pat R.
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My visit today with Sarah Catherine was very positive and helpful. She listened to my concerns and addressed each with sound counsel. I much appreciated the expertise she exhibited in my case. She had clearly read my history to prepare for my visit.

Randy V.
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Very professional staff and everyone was super friendly and knowledgeable!! Very nice facilities and I would highly recommend!!

Marc B.
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Great from start to finish, excellent care.

James H.
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All of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. All instructions were clear and concise.

Barbara C.

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Oxford Location

1208 Office Park Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
T: (662) 234-9888
T: (800) 489-0988
F: (662) 281-8927

Endoscopy Center

1206 Office Park Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
T: (662) 236-1768
T: (800) 489-0988
F: (662) 236-9898

Batesville Location

255 Medical Center Drive
Suite A, Batesville, MS 38606
T: (662) 234-9888
F: 662-281-8927

Grenada Location

825 W Monroe Street #2
Grenada, MS 38901
T: (662) 294-9888

New Albany Location

Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union County
200 Hwy 30 W, 5th floor
New Albany, MS 38652
T: (662) 234-9888