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1 Other ultrasound exams, such as of the pelvis, may require a full bladder, so your doctor might ask you to drink up to six glasses of water two hours before the exam and not urinate until the exam is completed.
During the procedure: 1  You will be asked to wear a hospital gown. 2  You will lie on your back, with your right elbow out to the side and your right hand under your head. 3  An ultrasound may be used to mark the location of your liver. 4  You may receive a small dose of a sedative just prior to the procedure. 5  The doctor cleans and numbs an area on your 6  ... T