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How long before an upper gi series do i stop eating?
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FASTING: Nothing by mouth after midnight should be fine.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Each facility: might have slightly different instructions, but nothing to eat after midnight for a morning exam, or at least 6 hours, should suffice. Do not skip your meds,you can have some water too.
Answered 11/23/2014
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