Diet restrictions
Nothing to eat or drink, including water, after midnight of the day before your procedure.
![Diet restrictions 4.png](/static/images/procedure/steps/4.png)
Rest easy
You will receive sedatives through and IV.
![Rest easy 1.png](/static/images/procedure/steps/1.png)
Starting procedure
The endoscope will be passed through your mouth, esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
![Starting procedure 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)