Quaking in my boots

[amnihami]

Morning all.

The suns coming out in Bournemouth.

Has anyone had a Gastroscopy and been completely knocked out.

What do they mean by "sedation".

Im totally terrified and feel panicky just writing this post.

Sorry to be such a wimp!

Ann

[pergola]

I have had two endoscopies which must be similar. I refused sedation which was offered as I was meeting the grandchildren afterwards. Not pleasant at the time but it was soon over. All the best x

[amnihami in reply to pergola]

Thank you

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[soulsaver]

Sedation just makes you relax, you're not knocked out... but with it most people don't remember the procedure afterwards. Takes longer to recover with sedation, and you have to have someone to take you home and stay with you for 12(?) hours afterwards to keep an eye on you.

I've had a couple without... not nice, but not giving birth... and drove myself home 20 mins after... you'll be fine. Makes your eyes water tho'...

They won't knock you out.. they need you to swallow, so you have to be conscious.

[amnihami in reply to soulsaver]

Thanks. ☺

[peege]

Hi, a wArm welcome to you.

Yes, I've had several. I always opt for 'sedation'. It's nothing to worry about at all. It's mild sedation, having said that I didnt know a single thing about mine. Over in moments. I had to promise either be picked up or take a taxi from the hospital although I never did. Twice I locked my bike up outside the hospital & cycled home & at least twice I drove home myself (okay, naughty me).

Don't waste your energy panicking anymore. Please 😃

[amnihami in reply to peege]

Thank you.

I'll phone them now to make my appointment

Ann ☺

[Ohtwo]

I had sedation, I didn't remember anything until they were giving me results, couldn't quite remember what was said, very sleepy. I was then taken to a side ward where they left me to sleep. Once awake they wouldn't let me leave until i had tea and toast, they want to be sure you can swallow. I didn't even have to put a gown on, you wear what ever you turn up in. So all in all nothing to worry about. Not pain during or after.

Kindest regards

G J xx

[amnihami in reply to Ohtwo]

Thanks GJ

its good to hear positive feedback.

Am going to book appointment!

Ann ☺

[Ohtwo in reply to amnihami]

It is good to know you are booking your appointment. This forum is full of people who have been through one thing or another and they are all ready to help, no matter what the question. One way or another they have all helped me, sometimes unknowingly, through bad patches. They are a great set of lovely people.

Kindest regards

G J xx

[Hungryhorse63]

It's fine you will not know what's really going on or feel anything so don't worry. I've had 7 now so know what I'm talking about xx Good Luck not that you will need it xx HH

[amnihami in reply to Hungryhorse63]

Thank you so much.

Good to hear from you.

Ann ☺

[freefaller]

Sedation does not normally totally "knock you out" just makes you feel "dreamy" and you do quite often doze and do not remember anything about the procedure. It is not like a general anaesthetic. Personally I would always choose not to have sedation because I do not react well to valium type drugs and these used to include pre-meds as well so always ask not to have them. Talk to a health professional about your concerns and I am sure they will be able to put your mind at rest. It is true, and we all know it to be true that worrying doesn't help but it is so hard not to. Am sure someone at your surgery can talk to you about the procedure and the sedation and help allay your fears.

Love and hugs

Sian

xoxoxoxoxo

[amnihami in reply to freefaller]

Thanks Sian.

I'll do that. If you know what to expect its easier

Ann ☺

[MarieW-F]

I had a bronchoscopy and was mildly sedated. It makes you feel sleepy, relaxed and pretty unaware of the procedure but doesn't come with the risks of full general anaesthetic. You usually have a 2 hour period of rest afterwards for monitoring and you will need someone to pick you up. You also can't sign any papers for 24 hours or operate heavy machinery!

[amnihami in reply to MarieW-F]

Thanks.

Im beginning to feel more reassured.

Promise i wont operate a fork lift!!

Ann ☺

[Stephend]

Morning

I have them every 3 months the spray dont work sedation works every time tea and biscuits after woulds don't worry it's alright if you don't mind me asking what are they looking for.

Hope everything goes well best of luck

[amnihami]

Morning Stephed.

I already have gallstones and take Omeprazole to protect stomach.

My GP feels I may have a hernia. I lost 4 stones last year when gallbladder started playing up. I have osteoporosis too. Lost another half stone. I'm hoping not to disappear!!

😀 Ann

[Stephend in reply to amnihami]

Hi ann

I know what you mean I'm 6-1 and weigh just 11 stone I put an oz on so my man good with that I take 80 mg of omperazole a day and I've had botox injection to the muscle so I can eat I've got sliding hiatus hernia and something called nutcracker oesophagus so I have camera down a lot you can't feel it don't let it worry you

Hope this helps

[amnihami in reply to Stephend]

Thanks for that Stephand.

I'm 4ft 10 and 6stone 3 lbs.

The nutcracker is interesting!

I get a sort of cracking feeling around the adams apple. Doe that sound famiar.

Añn

[Stephend]

I get that from my lungs what happens with me is when I eat or try to I some times can't swollow or I start to choke I get pain like a heart attack it's known has Noncardiac chest pain (NCCP) and I bring food back up yer it's not good there could be a lot going on but there good at finding whats going on try not worrying about it in the end they will cut my muscle there not a lot they can do for me when I can no longer eat they will fit a feeding tube so I won't starve to death it'll be the emphysema that will do me

[amnihami]

Thanks

I wont plan any cycling!

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[amnihami]

Thanks.

Yes. Something will get us all in the end! 😁

Not for a long time though 😊

My five year old grandson says its easy Nannie - just do it one at a time!

[Breathing].

Take care

[FarmerD]

Hello Ann,I,ve had many endoscopies,both ends.I would imagine they would use Madazolam for your procedure too.It makes you woozy so you don,t know what,s going on.I always fell asleep for a few minutes afterwards.Nothing to worry about,the doctors are there to do all the worrying for you.Youl,ll be fine,take care,D. 💐

[amnihami]

Hello.

Thats reassuring thanks.

Ann 😊

[Katinka46]

I had sedation before spinal anaesthetic for hip op. Felt fantastic. I asked the nurses later what the sedation was. They looked at each other. "You don't want to know." They said. "Oh yes I do." "Well... It's like Rohipnol, the date rape drug." "Ah.... Then all is explained," I said. "I could have been anyone's. No wonder I was flirting so outrageously with the anaesthetist." So be warned... Or not..."

Good luck

K x