Does the endoscopy hurt? Do they knock you out?

It's a knock-out.

you're out. maybe a bit of a sore throat, that's it.

It's a knock-out.

Oh I'm glad it's a knock out... Lol

It was a complete non-event for me.

I'd schedule mine for the first available slot....6:00am. Exactly one week prior to the surgery date.

Wife drove us there and I was suited up in my ridiculous looking hospital gown and grippy socks in no time.....in the hospital bed.....and being wheeled into the room in short order. IV went in easily because I'd been staying very well hydrated.

Bright lights.....several medical staff members suited up.....very much reminiscent of an operating room.

They turned me over on my left side and slightly elevated. Was a bit awkward due to ongoing back trouble (much better now after my sleeve surgery).

A sweet little lady (looked EXACTLY like the medium from The Poltergeist )......came in real close and put a fixture in my mouth and ensure it was comfortable.

She then placed a mask over my nose & mouth and ask me to take several deep breaths.....very calming. Instantly relaxed and at peace with everything.

They explained that the next step was going to be a sedative administered via my IV and for me to continue breathing nice and deep and enjoy my great nap that would take place.

That was it.

Over.

I woke up in the room I'd started off in. Head was clear. Body was relaxed. No hangover. There had never been any pain whatsoever.

My surgeon (he'd done the endoscopy, too) came in and explained what he'd seen and that everything was a go for sleeve surgery in a few days.

I felt great.

Wife drove me home.

I did sleep great for a few hours in my recliner and woke up feeling better than I have in ages.

Heck.....I'd go back today and do another endoscopy if they'd let me. Best sleep ever.

Enjoy yourself and relax. It'll all go well.

It's a big non-event.

Same thing can be said about the sleeve surgery, too. Nothing to it but to do it.

I was completely knocked out. My throat hurt for a day or so afterwards, but otherwise no pain from it at all.

I had one in 2011, but unfortunately was not knocked out for it. I'm in no way squeamish or babyish about medical procedures, but this one was terribly traumatic for me. It was unrelated to weight loss surgery.

They gave me a pill that was supposed to calm me, told me it was a simple procedure and I believed them. I was awake, alert, and they were talking to me all through it. I distinctly remember the horrible gagging sensation and feeling like I was going to suffocate. It was awful.

When I was going through my pre op requirements I was terrified that I was going to have to get another one. I didn't, but I was heartened to read other people's experiences to learn that nowadays it seems to be the norm that you are completely sedated. If I ever have to go through one again and they attempt it without sedation I will insist upon it.

It was a complete non-event for me.

I'd schedule mine for the first available slot....6:00am. Exactly one week prior to the surgery date.

Wife drove us there and I was suited up in my ridiculous looking hospital gown and grippy socks in no time.....in the hospital bed.....and being wheeled into the room in short order. IV went in easily because I'd been staying very well hydrated.

Bright lights.....several medical staff members suited up.....very much reminiscent of an operating room.

They turned me over on my left side and slightly elevated. Was a bit awkward due to ongoing back trouble (much better now after my sleeve surgery).

A sweet little lady (looked EXACTLY like the medium from The Poltergeist )......came in real close and put a fixture in my mouth and ensure it was comfortable.

She then placed a mask over my nose & mouth and ask me to take several deep breaths.....very calming. Instantly relaxed and at peace with everything.

They explained that the next step was going to be a sedative administered via my IV and for me to continue breathing nice and deep and enjoy my great nap that would take place.

That was it.

Over.

I woke up in the room I'd started off in. Head was clear. Body was relaxed. No hangover. There had never been any pain whatsoever.

My surgeon (he'd done the endoscopy, too) came in and explained what he'd seen and that everything was a go for sleeve surgery in a few days.

I felt great.

Wife drove me home.

I did sleep great for a few hours in my recliner and woke up feeling better than I have in ages.

Heck.....I'd go back today and do another endoscopy if they'd let me. Best sleep ever.

Enjoy yourself and relax. It'll all go well.

It's a big non-event.

Same thing can be said about the sleeve surgery, too. Nothing to it but to do it.

Ok, so this is one of the last things to do for you, they said to schedule one right away since it might take a while to get in

My surgeon told me he is doing mine just before the sleeve surgery. Has anyone had it done then? What are they looking for? What happens if they find something will the sleeve be canceled? I see my surgeon for the last of 6 visits this Monday. Maybe I should ask him for more info but I thought I would ask you all first.

My surgeon is doing mine the day before my surgery, I'm very glad to hear I won't be awake for it! I was/am very nervous about it. I hope they always knock people out for it now rather than have me awake...

@@ssflbelle I would guess they're looking to make sure you don;t have anything in your stomach/digestive tract that would cause problems on surgery day or otherwise make you unsuitable to be operated on. If they find something, better for them to know then to not. It may lead to surgery being canceled (as could unusual results in any pre-op test), but better that then an emergency situation on the day.

Mostly they are looking for hurnias and signs of advanced gerd and acid reflux

I was suited up in my ridiculous looking hospital gown and grippy socks in no time.

Wonderful, entertaining account, Dub. My endoscopies took less time than it took to read through yours and I enjoyed the trip down memory lane.

If "grippy socks" are the huge, shapeless foot coverings with splotches of white non-skid stuff on one side, your description is perfect. The only problem is that, as soon as you stand, they turn 180 degrees so that the splotches are on top of the foot. With luck, the turn is only 90 degrees.

Easy peasy.

It was a complete non-event for me.

I'd schedule mine for the first available slot....6:00am. Exactly one week prior to the surgery date.

Wife drove us there and I was suited up in my ridiculous looking hospital gown and grippy socks in no time.....in the hospital bed.....and being wheeled into the room in short order. IV went in easily because I'd been staying very well hydrated.

Bright lights.....several medical staff members suited up.....very much reminiscent of an operating room.

They turned me over on my left side and slightly elevated. Was a bit awkward due to ongoing back trouble (much better now after my sleeve surgery).

A sweet little lady (looked EXACTLY like the medium from The Poltergeist )......came in real close and put a fixture in my mouth and ensure it was comfortable.

She then placed a mask over my nose & mouth and ask me to take several deep breaths.....very calming. Instantly relaxed and at peace with everything.

They explained that the next step was going to be a sedative administered via my IV and for me to continue breathing nice and deep and enjoy my great nap that would take place.

That was it.

Over.

I woke up in the room I'd started off in. Head was clear. Body was relaxed. No hangover. There had never been any pain whatsoever.

My surgeon (he'd done the endoscopy, too) came in and explained what he'd seen and that everything was a go for sleeve surgery in a few days.

I felt great.

Wife drove me home.

I did sleep great for a few hours in my recliner and woke up feeling better than I have in ages.

Heck.....I'd go back today and do another endoscopy if they'd let me. Best sleep ever.

Enjoy yourself and relax. It'll all go well.

It's a big non-event.

Same thing can be said about the sleeve surgery, too. Nothing to it but to do it.

Ok, so this is one of the last things to do for you, they said to schedule one right away since it might take a while to get in

No....don't do it the way I did.

I followed a screwball timeline leading up to my sleeve surgery.

Everything changed for me once I decided to self-fund the surgery.....it sped up quickly and time crunch was worsened by my surgeon's pending vacation. He was awesome, though, realizing I was in serious daily pain with back issues and juggled things around to get my surgery in asap.

He was also the one who did my endoscopy. He wants to be the one to look around and not have to trust in another doctor's report. It also cuts way down on any delays between the endoscopy and his receiving the results.

My surgeon was a straight shooter throughout my entire process. He didn't candy coat anything and everything he said was going to happen worked out exactly to the letter.

Your program administrator will lay out the timeline for your scheduled events. Follow their instruction and timing.....don't rely on my oddball sequence of events.

Made my appointment.. First available was for February... Sheesh.

Lol I know how you feel I've had everything checked off my list since the end of Sept. But this apt was scheduled in the beginning of Sept for Nov 25.....ahh