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Newton, MA 02462
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Natick, MA 01760
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Newton Centre, MA 02459
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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
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25 Washington Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
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Waltham, MA 02453
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You should not eat for six hours before your test. (Diabetic patients may eat up to four hours prior to appointment time.) Drinking water is allowed and encouraged. It is recommended that the night before the exam you drink two to four glasses of water to ensure hydration prior to the exam.
Department of Radiology, Newton-Wellesley Hospital 2014 Washington Street Newton, MA 02462 Phone: 617-243-6600
Your last meal before the scan should be high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Examples include:
Continue to take any medication your doctor has prescribed. If you have been advised to take your medications with food, eat nothing more than a few soda crackers four to eight hours prior to your exam.
Avoid caffeine, sugar, tobacco, and heavy exercise for 24 hours prior to your exam.
Make sure you have the following items:
You should wear loose, comfortable clothing. Your clothes should be free of zippers and snaps. Please do not wear jewelry to your appointment. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
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