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Endoscopy Without Sedation
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I'm having an endoscopy next week, I'm hoping to do it without sedation, has anyone had an endoscopy without sedation and how did it go? my only worry is I will suddenly panic and try to rip the scope out of my throat during the procedure. any advice?
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I have had it without sedation, because I was on my own. No problem at all. Nurse held my hand which was a nice bonus!
17:58 Mon 01st Jun 2015
Dear Cazza1975
Have no fear. If no sedation you will have the same 'Laughing gas' (Nitrous Oxide) that mothers delivering a child can take as an analgesic to relieve pain. You hold it to your face and press the button to release the gas and breathe in as much as you require - and you're in Happy Land.
However, the standard is to sedate and you will need to persuade the surgeon that you can cope with the gas alternative. The advantage of gas is that you are out and about very quickly after the 'scope and can drive a car. Sedate and you will need a recovery time and someone to drive you home.
BUT, do not worry about a discomfort of the endoscopy -you will just be aware of 'something going on' at the rear and there is no pain as such - just an odd feeling!
I'm over 80 and had it done six months ago and walked away a very happy bunny. So just go with the flow and hopefully you'll have a Clean Run. Best of luck.
Have no fear. If no sedation you will have the same 'Laughing gas' (Nitrous Oxide) that mothers delivering a child can take as an analgesic to relieve pain. You hold it to your face and press the button to release the gas and breathe in as much as you require - and you're in Happy Land.
However, the standard is to sedate and you will need to persuade the surgeon that you can cope with the gas alternative. The advantage of gas is that you are out and about very quickly after the 'scope and can drive a car. Sedate and you will need a recovery time and someone to drive you home.
BUT, do not worry about a discomfort of the endoscopy -you will just be aware of 'something going on' at the rear and there is no pain as such - just an odd feeling!
I'm over 80 and had it done six months ago and walked away a very happy bunny. So just go with the flow and hopefully you'll have a Clean Run. Best of luck.
Hi cazzz
Lovely to see you on, sweetheart x
Can you not find a friend or neighbour that can stay with you for a couple of hours after the procedure till you ok from the sedation?......the sedation makes it feel easier down the throat as you are a little groggy and dont really feel any discomfort.....the only downside to not having any sedation is if you feel like gagging and panic, as you say you're a bit worried about.
You could ask the hospital staff if ok after the procedure you can stay in recovery a bit longer until you feel well enough to get yourself home....i wouldnt drive so go by taxi and home same way
Try not to worry about it.....procedure takes no longer than about 5-10 mins.....and it'll be over with in quick time.
I wish you all the best for when you have it, cazzzy xx
Lovely to see you on, sweetheart x
Can you not find a friend or neighbour that can stay with you for a couple of hours after the procedure till you ok from the sedation?......the sedation makes it feel easier down the throat as you are a little groggy and dont really feel any discomfort.....the only downside to not having any sedation is if you feel like gagging and panic, as you say you're a bit worried about.
You could ask the hospital staff if ok after the procedure you can stay in recovery a bit longer until you feel well enough to get yourself home....i wouldnt drive so go by taxi and home same way
Try not to worry about it.....procedure takes no longer than about 5-10 mins.....and it'll be over with in quick time.
I wish you all the best for when you have it, cazzzy xx
Some heartening replies, thank you!
Yes fusion, removing my gallbladder hasn't made a huge amount of difference, I suspect I have a hiatus hernia, At the moment I am finding eating very difficult, I cannot eat fat at all or anything that is difficult to digest. I am having difficulty swallowing and I am regurgitating food. So obviously you can see why an endoscopy is required!
Hi yogi, unfortunately I don't really have time to wait around the hospital, I don't mind the gagging, it's the panic I am concerned with, maybe some relaxation technique would be in order. I might just set up a countdown timer to focus on while it's happening
Yes fusion, removing my gallbladder hasn't made a huge amount of difference, I suspect I have a hiatus hernia, At the moment I am finding eating very difficult, I cannot eat fat at all or anything that is difficult to digest. I am having difficulty swallowing and I am regurgitating food. So obviously you can see why an endoscopy is required!
Hi yogi, unfortunately I don't really have time to wait around the hospital, I don't mind the gagging, it's the panic I am concerned with, maybe some relaxation technique would be in order. I might just set up a countdown timer to focus on while it's happening
That's a great idea, cazzz....the more relaxed you are, the better it is, so some type of relaxation technique would greatly help and the countdown timer will make you think of other things during procedure.
See what options you have as the throat spray just numbs your throat to make it easier to put the intrument down and doesn't really have a very long after-effect at all.
Think of us in that scene from Lady and the Tramp with the spaghetti and meatballs.....that'll pass the time :-) xx
See what options you have as the throat spray just numbs your throat to make it easier to put the intrument down and doesn't really have a very long after-effect at all.
Think of us in that scene from Lady and the Tramp with the spaghetti and meatballs.....that'll pass the time :-) xx
I had gastroscopy and endoscopy same day. It really is only about 10 mins max for throat one I know it's easy for me and others to say that once it's over but it really is a quick procedure. I was only there for couple of hours for both about 2 months ago. Try not to worry too much and use a straw for the lovely cocktail you need to drink