Anxious about Endoscopy
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Hi all,
- Has anyone had an endoscopy that can reassure my nerves? I have one scheduled for this Friday morning. I've never been sedated before at all, so the idea of having an IV in my arm and being put to sleep is freaking me out a bit. My Dr told me that it's a very fast procedure and it's done right in the Dr office, and it apparently isn't even real anesthesia like you'd get for surgeries.
- But I think what I'm most anxious about is just being anxious lol. I'm worried I'm going to go there and as soon as I get in the chair to start I'm going to start having a panic attack and freaking out. Sigh.
- Anyone with some reassurance for me? =(
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Guest Philly89
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hi...I didn't have sedation, just a numbing mouth spray, I was fine, its a bit uncomfortable, that's all.
Philly89 Guest
Posted
My brother had an endoscopy like that w out sedation... for some reason not all Drs will do that 😦 Mine requires sedation
ann55375 Philly89
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i had it done and was very nervous but asked for sedation which they were happy to do. i felt nothing and woke to find it over. all was fine. i just knew i couldnt swallow the scope so there was an answer for me, you will be fine
Philly89 ann55375
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Thanks 😦 I was thinking like idk what would be worse, sedation or not haha bc I'd probably be nervous still without it anyway -_- but I just hate the idea of being out of control and forcefully put to sleep. I'm trying to rationalize it's like taking Nyquil hahaha
Klove80 Philly89
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hi I literally just had one yesterday it went so fast and I was completely put asleep I had a colonoscopy done at the same time before I could finish asking how long does it take the Anasthesia to kick it I was knocked out