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Endoscopy: Anyone had one?

Kookielady — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 05:34:25 GMT

I am Tuesday. Having had pain after eating any time 1/2 to 4 hours later. Pain radiates to my back below left breast. Lost 8 lbs in two weeks. Lots of burping for me is unusual.

I just wondering if they put you out with anesthesia because I cannot eat after midnight. Anyone?

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sashamatthews — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 05:42:14 GMT

Yes. My dr uses propofol.

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HiLo — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 05:44:14 GMT

As I remember, they swabbed my mouth. I don't remember anything else; it was not nearly as bad as I had expected.

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ardara — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 05:51:50 GMT

Yes, you will be put out and will not feel anything at all! I had a similar problem which turned out to be acid reflux. Can be helped with medication and/or being very careful about not eating foods that trigger reflux. Don't worry. You will be totally asleep!

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KISSKEE — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 05:59:04 GMT

You won't feel a thing. Your throat might be sore later but just a little bit. Are they checking your gallbladder also?

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MILKI — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 06:22:40 GMT

ENDOSCOPY IS THE GENERAL TERM, as if to say, I am going to the store. The procedures that fall under an endoscopy are EGD OR COLONOSCOPY, AS IF TO SAY, more specifically, I am going to a specific store, Kroger, HEB, Stater Brothers , etc. Yes, we use Propofol at the Endo Center I work for in Houston. I am an Endoscopy RN, and we are using conscious sedation less and less, which I feel is a good move. I personally had my colonoscopy performed last November and felt very rested and refreshed after the procedure. No driving and no alcohol for the remainder of the day due to the anesthesia , and drink plenty of fluids post procedure. If having an EGD(esogastroduodenoscopy) when the scope is passed down the throat, make sure you take small bites of food post procedure to make sure you can handle the food without any difficulty. Absolutely nothing to drink or eat after midnight, and that includes chewing gum or on hard candys.

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Marienkaefer2 — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:26:09 GMT

Yes, you fade off to.sleep nice and relaxed, and you wake up before you know it. Be kind to your tummy after this. Don't drink carbonated drinks (bubbles) and eat simply and lightly afterwards.

I had a soft boiled egg, white toast and hot tea after I came home.

The doc should be giving you detailed instructions in this.

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Sebastian — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:34:04 GMT

My mother has this performed every two to three years due to Barrett's Esophagus. As is sometimes the case, the mental prep is so much worse than the actual procedure. My mom is a little groggy for awhile, due to anesthesia, but she regains her composure pretty quickly. I take her to the app't and bring her to my home for awhile to rest. Funny story...the first time my mom had this done I was told to go into her room where she was just beginning to wake from the endoscopy. The gastro had left the instrument on so the monitor was showing what the instrument was seeing (I thought it was a still shot). I said to the nurse, "Is THAT the inside of my mother's throat?". That sight was not anything I was accustomed to thinking what the insides of our throats look like . She laughed and said "No, that is a live shot of the towel the instrument is on." Needless to say I felt rather dumb.

My mom says there is no pain and the only discomfort is knowing that someone is going down your throat. She has no difficulty with this any longer.

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LilacTree — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:53:23 GMT

I have had many endoscopies and am due for another one. My gastro doc checks me every six months because I have a "rare condition" in my stomach. I am overdue because of all the back stuff recently, but I have to get there really soon.

I am put into twilight sleep by my doc. I think propofol is overkill for this procedure and I would refuse it. But you have to go with whatever your doctor suggests.

Good luck . . . don't worry about this, it is a very benign procedure.

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bellarosa — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:13:11 GMT

You will be comfortable. I always tell my patients that I never guarantee that you will not remember anything however 99.9% of all people don't remember. It is a sedation not a general anesthesia. Some gastroenterologist use the standard sedation versed and fentanyl and others utilize anesthesia providers who give the propofol. The advantage of propofol is that is gets you deeper for the procedure and not have a hangover effect that the other medication may have. Kookielady......do you still have your gallbladder? P.S I am an anesthetist

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wagirl — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:51:24 GMT

I've had 2 of them and they are a pretty benign procedure. You are put into a twilight sleep, still aware kind of, but not really. No pain or worries. Over and done with fast. The drugs wear off fast and you'll be fine. I had no hangover just ravenous from not eating which I did asap!!

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goodstuff — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 16:10:47 GMT

An upper endoscopy is really a quick and easy procedure. They will not put you into deep anesthesia, but will give you medication to make you very sleepy and relaxed. They usually also give you a local anesthetic mouth/throat spray so you won't feel the procedure. You probably won't even be aware of what they're doing, and it will be over very quickly. They'll keep you on site till you're fully awake. You usually need to bring along someone to drive you home afterwards.

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Lacey1 — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 18:56:00 GMT

Just had one 2 month ago. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Go to the same-day surgical center-register. Change into a gown, they start an IV with fluids running. Anesthetist comes and checks your neck/teeth, tells you the procedure. When they are ready, they give you medication thru the IV to relax you. Wheel you into a darkened room with a lot of TV screens. The doctor will explain the procedure, they give you the Ditropan and you wake up in recovery.

One thing I will emphasize. Whomever accompanies you will be talking to the doctor in the recovery room. I was still too out of it to understand what they were saying about the test. They give you some pictures of your stomach/esophagus and explain their findings. So, make sure you bring someone that can remember/understand what the doctor tells them.

As soon as your gag reflex returns, they give you something to drink, then you can get dressed and be driven home. No special aftercare.

Prepping for an endoscopy is much better than having to prep for a colonoscopy.

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goodstuff — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 20:36:05 GMT

On 6/14/2014 lacey1 said:
Just had one 2 month ago. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Go to the same-day surgical center-register. Change into a gown, they start an IV with fluids running. Anesthetist comes and checks your neck/teeth, tells you the procedure. When they are ready, they give you medication thru the IV to relax you. Wheel you into a darkened room with a lot of TV screens. The doctor will explain the procedure, they give you the Ditropan and you wake up in recovery.

One thing I will emphasize. Whomever accompanies you will be talking to the doctor in the recovery room. I was still too out of it to understand what they were saying about the test. They give you some pictures of your stomach/esophagus and explain their findings. So, make sure you bring someone that can remember/understand what the doctor tells them.

As soon as your gag reflex returns, they give you something to drink, then you can get dressed and be driven home. No special aftercare.

Prepping for an endoscopy is much better than having to prep for a colonoscopy.

Just for the record, the doctor should be talking to the person who accompanies you ONLY if you have given written permission for him to do so. If not, he is violating patient privacy laws. You have the right to decide if the doctor and other medical professionals share medical information with anyone besides you.

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sunshine45 — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 21:00:29 GMT

when i had mine done they used a twilight anesthesia.

it was a relatively simple procedure with few after effects for me.

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lolakimono — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 23:06:56 GMT

I had one in November. No issues except for hiccups, which scared BF, and I repeated the same things a few times.

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Kookielady — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:16:45 GMT

I Thank you all for the info. Yes, I had my gallbladder taken out two years ago. Now I have the confidence to go in there!

Most importantly it's what they find afterwards. But I really appreciate all my replies from all of you!

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hckynut — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 06:49:36 GMT

Endoscopy: Anyone had one?

Yes I have lost count of the number of them that I have had at this point. I also have had 2 procedures that go beyond and Endoscopy and into the small intestine. They are called and Upper Double Balloon Enteroscopy, unless the name of the procedure has changed since I had them done.

Still have to have an annual Endo because of being diagnosed several years ago with Barrett's Esophagus which is a precursor to Esophageal Cancer. I've had tons of procedures done over many years and an Endo to me is more like taking a nap than anything else.

As far as anesthesia that depends on the doctor. There are several choices and I have yet to have and Endo where I remember much more than saying good night to the people I have come to know pretty well in the Endo and Colonoscopy Procedure Room.

Don't worry about a thing with this procedure it will be very easy for you.

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Vivian — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 12:13:14 GMT

I have had dozens of upper GI endoscopies because of an inherited condition of forming polyps in my stomach (not colon). I go to Yale Med each year to have tge polyps removed while they're still small and harmless. My father died of gastric cancer so I am vigilant. Everything written so far has been my experience too. My doctor uses propofol but I refuse it because of a severe asthma attack when under anesthesia. So we go the old fashioned route...Versed and Demerol with a little Benedryl chaser. I handle it with no trouble and surprisingly come out if it quickly. The propofol works quickly and patients come out if it quickly so that's why doctors are preferring to use it these days. My opinion is that if good old vitamin V (versed) works I'll stick with it.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 13:02:43 GMT

Propofol and Diprovan are the same thing.