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The images are transmitted to a data recorder, which is a walkman sized receiver which saves the images. You will be wearing a large belt around your waist and suspenders over your shoulders. After 8 hours you return to the Center and have the data recorder removed. The images will then be downloaded to a computer so that your physician can examine them. The capsule is disposable and will be excreted naturally with your bowel movement.</p><h3>Preparation for the Procedure</h3><h4>Five Days Prior to Your Procedure</h4><p>Stop taking any iron supplements. At the pharmacy, purchase a small bottle of Mylicon liquid (40mg/0.6mL) and pick up the prescription for your laxative solution.</p><h4>Two Days Prior to Your Procedure</h4><p>Prepare your laxative solution, following the instructions on the gallon container. Place in the refrigerator overnight to chill.</p><h4>One Day Prior to Your Procedure</h4><p>Please abstain from smoking for 24 hours prior to the procedure. Smoking interferes with the movement of the capsule through the intestine.</p><ul> <li><strong>At 12:00 PM (noon)</strong>, begin "Clear Liquid Diet". You may not have any solid foods after this time. Clear liquids include clear juice, tea, Jello, broth, coffee without cream - anything you can see your fingers through. Avoid red or purple colors please!</li> <li><strong>At 7:00PM</strong>, begin drinking only 2 liters of the laxative solution over 2 hours. This is about 8oz every 15 minutes. Save the remaining solution in the fridge for the next morning.</li> <li><strong>After 12:00 AM (midnight)</strong>, you may not have anything to eat or drink.</li></ul><h4>The Day of the Procedure</h4><p>Please arrive dressed in a dark-colored, cotton t-shirt and do not use lotions or creams on your abdomen or lower chest.</p><ul> <li><strong>2 hours prior to procedure</strong>, drink 1 more liter of laxative solution.</li> <li><strong>30 minutes prior to procedure</strong>, drink 10cc (2 teaspoons) of Mylicon liquid (40mg/0.6mL) mixed with 8 ounces of water.</li></ul><p>Plan to return the equipment about 8 hours after you swallow the capsule. Detailed instructions will be given to you the day of your test. Please call our office at (650) 365-3700 if you have any other questions.</p><h3>Capsule Endoscopy Observation Instructions</h3><p>You have just swallowed a capsule endoscope. This sheet contains information about what to expect over the next 8 hours. Please call the Peninsula GI office at (650) 365-3700 if you have severe or persistent chest pain, abdominal pain, fever, difficulty swallowing or if you have any questions.</p><ul> <li>You may drink clear liquids 2 hours after swallowing the capsule.</li> <li>You may eat a light meal 4 hours after swallowing the capsule. You may also take your medications at this time.</li> <li>YOU MAY NOT <ul> <li>Exercise or lift heavy objects</li> <li>Lie down for extended periods of time</li> <li>Go near MRI machines and radio transmitters</li> <li>Stand next to another patient undergoing a capsule endoscopy</li> </ul> </li> <li>YOU MAY <ul> <li>Walk and sit upright</li> <li>Drive a car</li> <li>Return to work (if you are able to avoid unsuitable environments and physical movement)</li> <li>Use computers, stereos, and mobile phones</li> </ul> </li> <li>Try not to touch the recorder, sensor belt, or sensor leads (depending on which one you have). Do not remove the sensor belt or sensor leads. Do not let the sensor belt or leads get wet.</li> <li>Observe the LED light on the data recorder at least every 15 minutes. If the light stops blinking, document the time and call the Atherton Endoscopy Center.</li></ul><p>Return to the Peninsula GI office to have the equipment removed.</p><!--<h4>Two Days Prior to Your Procedure</h4><p>One of our nurses will be contacting you two days prior to your test to obtain your medical history and review your preparation instructions. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have at that time. Please make sure you tell the nurse if you have any of the following:</p><ul> <li>Allergies to any medications or latex products</li> <li>Pacemaker, implantable defibrillator or neurostimulator</li></ul><p>The nurse will ask you about the medications you take. Please let her/him know if you are taking, or have recently taken, any of the following medications:</p><ul> <li>Blood thinning medications</li> <li>Anti-arthritis medications</li> <li>Anti-seizure medications</li> <li>Chemotherapy treatments</li> <li>Iron</li> <li>Diabetes medications such as Insulin or oral diabetes medications</li> <li>Herbal remedies</li></ul><p>If you are taking medications for your heart, lungs or blood pressure the nurse will let you know if you should take them in the morning with sips of water.</p><h4>One Day Before Your Test</h4><p>After 3:00 p.m., do not eat any solid foods. You may drink only clear liquids after 3:00 p.m. Clear liquids consist of: black coffee or tea, beef/chicken broth, apple juice, white grape or white cranberry juice, Gatorade, popsicles and jell-o. Please do not have any red or purple flavors.</p><p>At approximately 3:00 p.m. drink ½ bottle (5oz) of Citrate of Magnesia.</p><h4>The Day of Your Test</h4><p>Do not eat or drink anything after midnight. Do not take your morning medications unless instructed by your doctor.</p><h3>Your Appointment</h3><p>Please arrive at our center 15 minutes prior to your scheduled procedure time unless otherwise instructed. Expect to be at the Center for 30 minutes. When you arrive our receptionist will review your insurance and contact information with you. Please let her know of any changes.</p><p>Bring the following items with you:</p><ul> <li>Your insurance cards.</li> <li>A list of all medications you are taking (or bring the bottles with you).</li></ul><p>Please do not apply any lotions or creams to your abdomen. Male patients should shave their abdomen from nipples to hip bones; this helps the adhesive sensors adhere to the skin. Please wear loose, comfortable two piece clothing. A top that has buttons in the front is ideal.</p><p>The nurse will bring you back to the admission area to get you ready for your test.</p><ul> <li>She/he will review your medical history if this has not already been done.</li> <li>You will be signing a consent to have a Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy.</li></ul><p>The nurse will apply 8 adhesive sensors to your abdomen and attach them to the data recorder that you will be wearing for the next 8 hours. You will swallow the capsule with a full glass of water. You may now leave and go about you usual daily activities.</p><p><u>Patient Instructions During Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy:</u><br /><p>Please call our office or your physician’s office directly if you experience any of the following symptoms: persistent chest pain or abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever or difficulty swallowing. We ask that you stay in the area (on the Peninsula) for the 8 hours the test is being performed.</p><ul> <li>You may begin drinking clear liquids 2 hours after swallowing the capsule.You may eat a light meal 4 hours after swallowing the capsule.You may also take your medications at this time.</li> <li>Do not exercise and avoid heavy lifting. You may walk, sit or lie down. You may drive a car. It is fine to return to work if your work allows you to adhere to the above restrictions. Keep in mind that you will be wearing a fairly large belt and suspenders.</li> <li>Avoid going near MRI machines and radio transmitters. It is fine to use a cell phone, computer or radio. Do not stand next to another patient that is undergoing a capsule endoscopy.</li> <li>Do not get the sensor leads wet. Try not to touch the recorder or leads, and do not remove any of the leads.</li> <li>You may loosen the belt to use the restroom, but keep the suspenders on so that the recorder does not fall.</li> <li>Observe the LED light on the data recorder at least every 15 minutes. 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