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Egd

Im scheduled for next week. What am I to expect?

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    • Ready4success
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      Well, I've had 2 EGDs, one with only Versed, and it was horribly uncomfortable, not to mention I felt disoriented for several hours later. The other, with propofol administered by a CRNA and it was th

    • SLEEVEDNBEAUTIFUL
      SLEEVEDNBEAUTIFUL

      @littleperson? Thanks so much. I will be having mine done next Thursday. Im starting to get nervous because my surgery date is coming fast. I will keep u posted of how the EGD goes.

    • Need-a-Sleeve
      Need-a-Sleeve

      Yes, well aware of what Propofol is--have been a RN for 36 years & work for an insurance carrier. We cover it & I would not be having the procedure anywhere that did not offer the option. T

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    Ok.

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    Not sure what drug I had during that, but I had an anethesiologist come in my room and talk to me beforehand so it was probably the good stuff. I don't remember anything.

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    Lol. Thanks

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    Propofol requires an anesthesiologist. Most insurance companies will not cover this and most GI doctors don't even offer the option. Propofol is a drug that requires serious monitoring. It is very easy for things to go very wrong if not used properly... ie Michael Jackson.

    Yes, well aware of what Propofol is--have been a RN for 36 years & work for an insurance carrier. We cover it & I would not be having the procedure anywhere that did not offer the option. That is a personal preference & I realize others do not have this choice.

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    EGD today went well. Been asleep since returning home. Versed and Fentanyl and I dont remember anything. Will be sleeved in 3 wks.. Yahoo..

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