Fasting Guidelines

If you are receiving sedation for your procedure:

8 hours before your report time:

• STOP eating solid food
• continue drinking liquids as you wish

6 hours before your report time:

STOP drinking any non-clear liquids:

• Milk including soy milk and almond milk.
• Orange or tomato juice (anything with pulp)

You may continue drinking clear liquids:

• Water
• Clear fruit juice
• Carbonated beverages
• Clear broth
• JELL-O
• Black coffee or clear tea

2 hours before your report time:

• Stop drinking anything
• If you have a feeding tube, stop giving water or the other clear liquids through the tube.