Diet restrictions
Nothing to eat or drink for at least six hours, and preferably overnight, prior to your procedure.
![Diet restrictions 4.png](/static/images/procedure/steps/4.png)
Rest easy
You will receive local anesthetic or a sedative to make you more comfortable.
![Rest easy 1.png](/static/images/procedure/steps/1.png)
Starting procedure
Lie on your abdomen on an x-ray table.
![Starting procedure 9.png](/static/images/procedure/steps/9.png)
Procedure details
The endoscope is passed through your mouth, esophagus, and stomach into your duodenum.
![Procedure details 10.png](/static/images/procedure/steps/10.png)
Recovery
After the procedure, you will be kept under observation until most effects of the sedative have worn off.
![Recovery 2.png](/static/images/procedure/steps/2.png)