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Doc wants to schedule me for an upper gi endoscopy. i do not have anyone who can drive me home so what do i do?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Two options:: Get a ride with a health transportation company, or do it unsedated (not recommended), however you can get it done with just topical anesthesia in the throat.

Answered 4/24/2014

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