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Yes, as long as the coffee is black (no dairy or creamer) and consumed at least 3-4 hours before the procedure. Also, remember to stop drinking all liquids at least 3-4 hours before the procedure since you will likely be getting some form of anesthesia (deeper sedation with propofol or conscious sedation using versed and fentanyl/demerol) and a stomach full of liquid can increase your risk of aspirating the fluid into your lungs resulting in an aspiration pneumonia or a more serious respiratory adverse event. Always ask your gastroenterologist before your procedure since some gastroenterologists may have different preferences for their own patients.
You dont want to eat or drink anything within at least 4 hours of your procedure because of the anesthesia that is used (some experts say 6-8 hours)?
