You will be taken on your bed to the recovery room where you will be monitored until most of the effects of the medication have worn off. You will rest for approximately 30 minutes or until you are fully awake and you will be in the department for at least one hour after the procedure if you have received intravenous sedation. You will be able to eat after you leave unless your specialist instructs you otherwise.
Most of the time your doctor generally can tell you your endoscopic findings on the same day of the procedure; however, the results of some tests such as biopsies may take up to 5 days.
If you received sedatives, you won't be allowed to drive after the procedure even though you might not feel tired. You should arrange for someone to accompany you home because the sedatives might affect your judgment and reflexes for the rest of the day. You should stay off work and avoid any complicated activity until the next day. You are also advised against taking public transport until the next day.
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