GI PROCEDURES
Location
Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center, Temple, TX
Teague Hospital, Building 204 (Valet Parking Entrance)
Take elevators by the piano in the lobby to 2nd floor
Go to desk 2G on the second floor to check-in
Procedures
Please note: The following instructions are for Temple VA site only. If your procedure is being done at the Austin Clinic, please contact them directly for instructions.
Colonoscopy
- Morning report time – click here for instructions
- Afternoon report time- click here for instructions
EGD/upper endoscopy- click here for instructions
Flex Sigmoidoscopy- click here for instructions
Pill Capsule Endoscopy- click here for instructions
Appointments
All GI Endoscopy procedures are scheduled through a consult from your primary provider.
Arrive at your scheduled report time. There is no need to arrive any earlier unless we have contacted you to.
To reschedule/cancel, please call:
- 1-800-423-2111 Ext. 42845, 42069 or 41032
Designated Driver
A driver is REQUIRED if you are receiving sedation for procedure.
You must have an adult driver check-in with you at your report time and stay until you are discharged to complete the procedure.
If you do not have a driver, your exam will be cancelled.
The driver of a driving service (VA shuttle, taxi, bus, Uber/Lyft) is not considered your driver. If you use one of these services, you must bring a responsible adult with you.
Medications
The morning of your procedure please take any medication for the following with a sip of water:
- Heart
- Blood pressure
- Mood
- Thyroid
- Seizures
- Anti-rejection
Blood Thinners
Blood thinners increase risk of bleeding. If you take any of the following blood thinning medications, please speak with the provider who manages the medication about when it should be stopped before procedure.
- Clopidogrel/Plavix
- Warfarin/Coumadin
- Rivaroxaban/Xarelto
- Dabigatran/Pradaxa
- Apixaban/Eliquis
Females
If you are under the age of 60 and have not had a hysterectomy, you will be asked to submit a urine sample on the day of your procedure to verify you are not pregnant.
Still have questions?
To speak to a nurse Monday – Friday (7:30 am – 4:00pm):
- Toll free: 1-800-423-2111 ext 42562 or 42563
- Direct: 254-743-2563
Contact Info
Location
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OLIN E. TEAGUE VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL- BUILDING 204
TEMPLE, TX
Contact Number(s)
- 254-743-2563
Hours of Operation
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MONDAY-FRIDAY
0730-1600