I am scheduled for my EGD on July 3rd. Anyone had this done and what's it like? My insurance won't cover my surgery so they are checking for a hiatal hernia. That way if I do have one it will be covered and I will have little out of pocket costs.

this is coming from a worry baby..... it will be over before you even know it. trust me, I was on the edge but it was the best nap ever.

I had one last month. They used profonol. It was wonderful. Don't remember a thing. Woke up quickly feeling refreshed. No nausea. No sore throat. Very good experience. My first EGD several uears ago was not as good of an experience, but that was done with twilight sedation which does nothing for me.

I was dx'd with a hiatal hernia. I am having surgery to fix it in 3 weeks. My band will be repositioned at that time too. Insurance is covering it all. I was shocked since I have an opt out clause and was self pay.

You will do fine!!

That is good to know. I hate the thought of being even partially awake for the EGD. I'm a big worry wart too. But if I want to try and get insurance to pay I have to have it done. Thanks for the input! Don't know what I would do without this forum.