Procedure

What will happen on the day of the procedure?

Once you arrive, you will need to be registered at the front desk
You will need to come with someone to drive you home and stay with you for a few hours
You will be escorted to the admit room by a nurse or endoscopy technician.  Once there, a nurse will explain the procedure to you, will ask you questions regarding the preparation and your medical history, as well as a list of medications, then she will start an IV
The doctor will do a pre-procedure assessment and physical exam, and will got through any questions you may have before the procedure

How about the procedure itself? 

The procedure will be performed after medications are given and you are comfortable and relaxed.  Most people do not have any recollection of the procedure
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After the Procedure

You will be still under the influence of the medications (sleepy and forgetful) for several hours after the procedure.  It is important that you do not drive until the next day.
You will need someone to stay with you for several hours after the procedure
We will explain the findings to you before you leave the hospital, but it is likely that you will forget.  Please make sure your companion can remember and explain this to you later if needed.