Upper Endoscopy WITHOUT sedation UK
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Today I had a endoscopy done without sedation- after reading online weather to get sedated or not it was a 50/50 choice for me as I was in two minds and after deciding what I wanted to do I decided in my head I didn’t want to be sedated.reason being is I wanted to be fully aware of what was going on and didn’t want to feel slouchy afterwards.
My experience was absolutely fine, the nurses are really reassuring the only thing that is a bit scary is when it gets to your throat and you have to swallow for the endoscope to go down but once you swallow you can’t feel a thing
The procedure for me lasted 12minutes, all I can say is concentrate on your breathing and you will absolutely be fine.
if you want to ask me anything more about my procedure , please ask,
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SammiiD29 scottyj1989
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I’m booked in for Friday and I’m petrified. I have an anxiety disorder and agoraphobia so I opted for the sedation. Hoping that I’ll fall asleep during it to be honest 😂
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pauline64404 SammiiD29
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I had mine yesterday. Like you I have high anxiety. Had to wait till end of day and had a migraine and felt awful. I had sedation and throat spray. I lay very still and honestly did not feel any of the procedure. I dont remember gagging or any discomfort. Before I knew it it was over. It was a breeze all that worry for nothing. Don't read bad stories on the internet. You will be fine.
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Starzen scottyj1989
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Hey! Just poking around and looking for experiences. Ive suffered with nausea and what I would describe as "trouble swallowing" for the past month or so. Just got bloodwork, have an abdominal ultrasound scheduled for next week, and my doctor just mentioned the dreaded word "endoscopy" if we find nothing and I am not feeling better.
I was thinking maybe gastritis. What did they end up doing to treat you? Are you feeling better? These stomach problems are the worst! 😦