2 days before your VCE

Video capsule endoscopy of the small bowel

2 days before your VCE

  • Keep taking all other medicines as usual.
  • Start having small meals and following our food guide.
  • Drink lots of fluids, try to have 2 litres (about 8 to 10 glasses) each day.
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Resource number: 4298 /VER3
Date published: March 2023
Review date: March 2026

Contact us

To book, change or cancel your appointment

Phone: 020 7188 8887 extension 40407 or 40704

Email: [email protected]

Capsule preparation and procedure

Phone the endoscopy unit at St Thomas' Hospital, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Capsule nurse: 020 7188 7188 ext 56257
Endoscopy nurse in charge: 020 7188 7188, ext 54059
Reception desk: 020 7188 7188 ext 54046

Out of hours

Between 6pm and 8am or on weekends, and in an emergency, call 020 7188 7188 and ask for the on-call gastroenterology registrar.

Do you have any comments or concerns about your care?

Contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

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