Anyone have a trans-nasal endoscopy? I'm scheduled for mine in a few weeks and I'm a bit freaked about it. No sedation - they just numb up the throat and pass the tube up the nose and down the throat. I am way squeamish about things up my nose - I can't even use saline spray! I'd rather be put out and have it done the normal way, but this is what he is doing so....

Anyone do this?? I need reassurance that it doesn't completely and totally suck.

I think you should express your concerns with your surgeon. I prefer the way I had it done, at the hospital with sedation, no awareness of the procedure except they have to start an IV. I suspect the surgeon would rather get the $$ not to be too cynical.

My endoscopy was done by a gastroenterologist and the surgeon just got the report. I have a friend who is getting a revison from RNY and her surgeon will actually be present at the endoscopy so I guess he can see for himself what is going on. Maybe that is an option for you if your surgeon wants to see in there for himself.

I never had the trans-nasal, and I agree it sounds unpleasant, but hopefully it is not that big a deal and it will be quick. Maybe ask your surgeon if he can prescribe a valium to relax you? You would need someone to drive you home. Besides, maybe your ride ( spouse or friend, etc. ) can be present to hold your hand... just a thought!

Thanks. I actually did already express my concern/apprehension, but was told it really is no big deal - will take all of about 5 minutes. I asked about something to "relax" me. lol I'm being a big baby - do whatever to me...as long as it doesn't involve putting anything up my nose! lol

I suppose I should be glad he does it this way - less $$. I have a high deductible plan (it is all my company offers these days), so whatever the cost, it is out of my pocket.

Of course everyone has varying degrees of tolerance for procedures but I had one done when I was a teenager and it really is no big deal, you will be fine.

Thanks! I need to put my big girl panties on, I guess!