Pelvic or Obstetrical exam
Drink at least 32 ounces of water starting one hour before the examination.
Keep bladder full for the examination.
Gallbladder or Pancreas exam
The day before the exam eat a “fat free” dinner.
Do not eat eggs, butter, or fried fatty foods.
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight.
Diabetic patients and others with special needs should call the department by calling 770-228-2721, extension 3168.
Abdomen exam to include the kidneys, liver, and spleen
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight.
Aorta exam
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight.
Breast exam
Please provide any previous Ultrasound of the breast or mammogram that was not performed at Spalding Regional Medical Center.