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I have not had this done, only because I have EXTREME anxiety, so I wish you the best of luck.  I deal with a lot of digestive issues as well, but I am trying to do everything as natural as possible before I take this next step.  I opted for the barium test first (which I have not done yet) I know it can't see the lining, but it gives a good look at the upper digestive tract to see if there is any abnormalities, like a hernia, or ulcer.....also it can see how the espohogus is.......however if there was something seen they would refer for an endoscopy anyways, but for me this would be my first test should I choose to do this.  I am not a fan of the thought of drinking barium either as I hear is tastes horrid, and I get queasy anytime I am nervous...so yeah.  You will be fine, I think the waiting is the worst than the actual doing......anything I have read on endoscopy is they are quick and easy under sedation.  Keep us posted.

I had both endoscopy and bravo pill procedure done and was extremely nervous. I had the throat spray and sedation and it helped me tremendously as I have a sensitive gagging reflex. If you decide to have sedation you will need somebody to drive you home. It doesn’t knock you out but it relaxes you a lot and it takes away the anxiety. I hope this helps 

You wouldn't be normal if you didn't feel apprehensive at undergoing a new ( to you ) procedure.

Practise what I've seen described as abdominal breathing. This means letting your abdomen rise as you take and briefly hold as deep a breath as you can. Then slowly, taking 5 seconds if possible, breathe out through your mouth. Repeat this several times and repeat on several occasions. I have found this very calming.

I was very fortunate and was given an illustrated leaflet explaining the procedure. I found this reassuring and opted to just have the throat spray but that was at least partly because  anaesthetics panic me a bit.

If you feel it would help you can google upper endoscopy illustrations.

Remember it's a tiny camera at the end of a very thin flexible tube. When it's part way in you will be told to swallow and it felt to me the same as swallowing a piece of dry bread.

I had my endoscopy for the same reason as you and I was allowed to turn over and watch on the screen. They laughed when I asked in alarm what the black lump was. It wasn't a lump, it was the entrance to the duodenum.

I had to remove my dentures and a gum shield was put in. Also air is gently pumped in before the procedure to ensure getting a full, clear picture, I suppose. This will leave you feeling a bit bloated afterwards but nothing to fuss about. Also, because of the throat spray, you will be told not to try to eat or drink for a while afterwards  until the throat muscles return to normal. A couple of hours, I think.

Hope that helps a bit and good luck. 

Just get the sedation and you won't know or feel anything till you're in recovery.  Never even knew anything had happened!