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Woah123
Woah123

Hey guys, so in about a week I'm gonna be having an upper endoscopy done and I'm scared rolleyes mostly because of the anesthesia they'll be giving me because I start to wonder the "what ifs" like what if the anesthesia doesn't agree with my body or what if something happens to me while under anesthesiarolleyes I've had anesthesia before when I was smaller but I don't remember being this scared. has anyone ever had an endoscopy done?

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  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 Woah123

    Posted

    Its a breeze. I have done many.they use very little anesthesia.its quick
    • Woah123
      Woah123 lisalisa67

      Posted

      That's what my mom said too but i can't get passed the fear rolleyes

    • Bri77
      Bri77 Woah123

      Posted

      I need to have the same test done but haven't yet because of that same fear. So I understand how you feel. I hope you are able to take something to help you relax about it. The test will go fine and you'll do great 😊

  • Hafiz16
    Hafiz16 Woah123

    Posted

    Don't worry, there's nothing to be scared of. Endoscopy is quick and easy, just don't worry too much. It's gonna be an easy breeze and you won't even know it. All I remembered was being in the room, getting the shot and the next thing I'm done and can go.

    • Woah123
      Woah123 Hafiz16

      Posted

      Yea I know rolleyes but I get its the anxiousness I get from thinking about falling asleep with no control from the anesthesia

    • lee12629
      lee12629 Woah123

      Posted

      You shouldnt be totally asleep,just unaware of discomfort
  • mary0731
    mary0731 Woah123

    Posted

    Change you what if's to positives, it's silly we only use what if thinking for negative thinking. Your getting this done for a reason, so what if the doc finds something that is really simple and you feel so much better and can get it taken care of. It's truly a breeze and the doctors are so qualified you will be in the best hands, and in the safest place possible. Tell your self dont worrie over something that hasn't even happened. Their are millions of people that go in for surgeries every day and are perfectly fine. You'll do great and then look back and think wow I was all worked up and worried for nothing, why did I put myself through that.

    • mary0731
      mary0731

      Posted

      I forgot to tell you this an endoscope you are under what's called Twilight it is actually the most relaxing wonderful feeling ever I just had it done because I had to get my gallbladder out and they needed to check and make sure it wasn't severe acid reflux to be honest I wish they sold that medicine they use to put you under into that Twilight Stage over the counter I would probably take it every night just to relax.

  • lee12629
    lee12629 Woah123

    Posted

    I have not,but my husband had 2 and my son had 1. Both had what they call twilight anesthesia. Not quite out,but out enough to not feel any discomfort. I was scheduled for one once,then doc didnt think i needed it,the part i was scared of was the choking feeling i might get from the tube. I had anethesia for a colonoscopy, was the most relaxed i ever felt. And no discomfort.
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