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Upper GI Endoscopy tomorrow?

I have an endoscopy ( Esophagogastroduodenoscopy ) scheduled for tomorrow morning and I'm kind of freaking out about it. I know that it's a simple quick procedure and that risks are very unlikely but I think it would help to have advice about it from anyone who's gotten it done, and what it was like. I'm getting the general anesthesia but I'd be glad to hear from anyone who opted for only the throat numbing stuff instead. Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I've had many endoscopies and done all different ways... One completely awake with nothing, others with just the throat numbing, others with throat numbing & 'forgetting' medication (Versed) and with anesthesia that completely knocks you out (Propofol). After going through these, I highly suggest the ones with medication, especially the Propofol; which sounds like your scheduled with. When you arrive at the doctors office or hospital, they have you change into a gown and insert an IV. Then they place you on a gurney and wheel you in the room where they will do the procedure. They then put a heart monitor and oxygen tubing on you. Then when the doctor and anesthesiologist come in, they'll talk to you for a minute then the anesthesiologist will start pushing the medication. You'll be out within seconds from that. Next thing you know you are waking up in a private room (usually the same room you started in when they put the IV in). You will probably feel a little bloated. Burping will help relieve that. Usually they'll have you eat or drink something there before you're able to go home. I understand your nervousness but be reassured it's a very simple procedure that doctors do numerous times a week. Hope this info helps. Best of luck!

    Source(s): Personal Experience
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