Has anyone had to get an egd before surgery?? I have to and was wondering how that is? Do they put you to sleep? Thanks!

when I had mine I went to sleep and didn't feel a thing.

Same here. Before you know it and wake up, it's over. Not a big deal.

My prayer today.....

Dear Lord Pleeease make sure they put me to sleep not almost to sleep but let them knock me OUT before doing this procedure!!!!!

Amen

Thank you!! I read online on one site that they give you topical anesthesic and your awake. I hope they knock me out!!!

They knocked me out I felt fine when I woke up. The next day I had some bruising and soreness around my neck. It only lasted a few days it wasn't bad at all.

I don't remember anything from mine, totally asleep.

I had mine last Wednesday and it was a piece of cake. Before I knew it I was coming to in recovery. Don't stress, you'll do great

Thanks everyone!! Makes me feel so much better about this.

Geez I wish I had everyone else's experience! I had mine on tuesday. They sprayed something nasty in my mouth to kill your gag reflex and slightly numb you. It's like the topical stuff your dentist uses before they stick you with the needle only it tastes much worse. They put a plastic sleeve in your mouth so your teeth don't chomp on the camera and they can snake the camera down your throat. I was told I'd go to sleep and then wake up when it was over. Instead I couldn't move but felt the thing the whole way and felt like I was choking to death. Clearly I didn't choke to death since I'm still here but I was completely freaked out inside my head. I had what is called "conscious sedation". It is supposed to keep you relaxed but not put you in a deep sleep. I would have a nice talk with the anesthesiologist and make sure you get more stuff than I did. I do not recommend the experience.

I was knocked out...one minute I was talking to nurses...the next I was waking up in recovery.

I had conscious sedation. I remember nothing. I remember getting on the table. Talking to the doctor who was way chipper, and turning on my side when they asked me to. Then I remember being in the recovery room humming a song. Easy peasy mac and cheesy.