All in all it wasn't so bad, except that

1) I had to wait 3 hours at the hospital before they took me in and

2) my throat is killing me! I mean very bad pain that isn't gong away or getting any better.

Frozen yogurt is the only thing that helps, and that only temporarily - just seconds before the pain is back.

Oh, and I do have a small hyatal hernia. Will fix when banding

The pain will go away. Not tonight, but probably by morning.

I had mine 4/26. Had to fast. So by the time we left the hospital around 230 - I was starving! And couldn't eat anything b/c it hurt! I had a Moolatte at Dairy Queen. The cold helped but the sugar definitely did not. And about an hour later had some mashed potatoes. I didn't follow the rules b/c I was hungry. I ate again about 5 and had taco bell about 9. Thankfully nothing went wrong and I didn't damage my throat.

So hang in there. Sorry you're hurting so bad. It will feel better =)

Were you awake for the proceedure? I was put in twilight sleep. That's the only way I would allow it. I have an extremely sensitive gag reflex and they would not have gotten the scope down my throat otherwise! I awoke and had NO pain or even discomfort, just very thirsty since I hadn't anyhing to drink for 8 hours. If I need another endo, I won't have to think twice about it - I will request the same doctor.

The dr. should be calling you to check. My throat was a little sore but not bad. The procedure did cause heartburn for me for days.

Thanks for the compassionate words! I am feeling better this morning, though still tender.

Yes, Kat, I was OUT! I remember starting to cry (because I was scared), then the doctor said, "don't worry, I learned it all on youtube," then the next thing you know I was in recovery laughing in my mind about his comment. I'm glad it went that way.

Just wondering, is it normal to be hacking up gunk after the endoscopy?

I had a little mucus the next morning. Just a mid-sized loogie. Nothing I was concerned about.

Glad you're feeling better!

I have my scope scheduled on 06/14 and I'm terrified - thanks for the encouraging words.

I was super nervous too, TXKMB, and I'd prefer to not do it again. However, it was much smoother than I expected. For me it was just very painful for about 24 hours. The only thing that calmed my throat was ice cream, Popsicles, Succrets, and ice cold water. I also took Tylenol PM so I could sleep through the pain. By the next evening I was much better. I did hack a lot, and to tell you the truth, over a week later I still seem to have gunk in my throat. Other than that, it was fairly simple. I felt like it was a dress rehearsal for the band surgery, Let us know how it goes. Good luck.

Is the endoscopy different from the barium thing I think I have endoscopy for the 5th I thought I was drinking the barium stuff

Is the endoscopy different from the barium thing I think I have endoscopy for the 5th I thought I was drinking the barium stuff

yes it's different. endoscopy is when they put a camera down your throat. mine is June 12th I'm

kind of scared but from what I hear your asleep

They usially put you out. I have had 2. Just a little sore throat and gassy/bloaty afterwards. The barium swallow is where you drink this stuff (kind of yucky) and then they take an xray. Drink and xray, etc. They track the flow of the drink and look for blockages or whatever they re looking for. Not awful, but not great either.

Try Cebicol (sp?) that throat numbing spray...

I am very confused! Now, this is not so unusual, but what are ya'll talking about? And does everyone have this pre-banded?

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I think every doctor require different test from what I'm reading. it seems my doctor requires Alot more than some but I think that all pre ops have to have an upper gi & endoscopy

my doctor, the endo was to see if i have a hiatal hernia. i didn't have to do an upper gi or the barium swallow. the hernia check was more for insurance purposes b/c if you have a hernia they fix it while they're placing the band any way.