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I tried to have this yesterday and was advised to have sedation. however I never felt the slightest sedated and in spite of trying to push this thing down my throat they admited failure.
i would still like to see if there is anything sinister in my throat or stomach and wonder if there are any alternatives to the aborted procedure.
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BettyE bianca
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Did you tell the doctor that the sedation was not working? I should imagine it's frustrating for the medics, too, when the procedure has to be aborted and if a little more sedation would do the trick that surely should be one way forward.
I hesitate to suggest this as we are all so different but did you consider no sedation?. That was my choice as I find the idea of not knowing what is happening frightening.
I was given an illustrated leaflet explaining the procedure which was reassuring. After the throat spray was given a minute to take effect I was told to stay as relaxed as possible and to swallow when told to. This felt to me like swallowing a lump of dry bread. I was then able to watch the picture on the screen.
Hope you soon get reassurance.
bianca BettyE
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Thank you to BettyE for that reply. No I didnt think to mention to anyone that I didnt feel relaxed in the slightest. About 15 years ago i had this procedure at Bromley hospital without sedation and although I didnt like it I got through it. This was somehow different and I wondered if there was something in my throat that seem to make a difference.. By the way I now where apostrophes go but cant be bothered to put them in.