Endoscopy: Anyone had one? - Page 2

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

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!! ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

goodstuff · ‎03-09-2010

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.

Lacey1 · ‎03-09-2010

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.

goodstuff · ‎03-09-2010

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.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

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 · ‎03-29-2012

I had one in November. No issues except for hiccups, which scared BF, and I repeated the same things a few times. ${#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}$ ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

Kookielady · ‎03-10-2010

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! ${#emotions_dlg.wub}$

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

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.

hckynut(john)

Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

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.