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Really nervous about my endoscopy tomorrow...

I know they will give me something to relax beforehand, but I just can't see myself not freaking out and gagging to the point where they can't do the procedure. My surgeon wants me to have one because I have a hiatal hernia.

Has anyone had an endoscopy? How did it go?

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  • mmorris4
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    I had a EGD. I think it's the same thing. They put me a twilight (basically I was out). It was over in what felt like seconds. You will be fine. Hang in there. Sent from my iPhone using the Bariat

  • vongphillips
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    I had one also. Nothing to worry about. They put this little plastic thing in my mouth to guard my teeth and protect the camera thing. I remember thinking where do I put my tongue and then I was out!!

  • Thanks for the info and support, guys! They did put me under general anesthesia and it was like nothing. I'm hoping this will prepare me for going into my sleeve surgery - I was really impressed with

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Mine was super easy. They did put me under general anesthesia for it. Woke up afterwards no discomfort at all. My first IV and first time being knocked out so helped with anxiety for the surgery.

I was terrified too! I went in and the nurse and doctor spoke with me briefly. They have you lie on your side and then start threading the camera tube down - and I gagged, badly! I heard the doctor tell the nurse "Give her more of..." something and then I don't remember a thing.

I've had several, and each time they put the plastic bit in my mouth after having me swallow a liquid. I had to stay awake long enough for the tube to get past my tonsils, then it was sleepy time.

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Thanks for the info and support, guys! They did put me under general anesthesia and it was like nothing. I'm hoping this will prepare me for going into my sleeve surgery - I was really impressed with how well I was treated by all the nurses.

I am scared of having this done as well, but I go in for my consultation on the 10th and will be scheduled to have my done. I had one once before when I had the lap band. I was out of it and didn't even know that I had one done until the doctor told me that he had performed one on me. I hope this one goes just as well...Glad yours went well !

I know they will give me something to relax beforehand, but I just can't see myself not freaking out and gagging to the point where they can't do the procedure. My surgeon wants me to have one because I have a hiatal hernia.

Has anyone had an endoscopy? How did it go?

They will put you to sleep I had it done three times

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I have my initial appt for endoscopy tomorrow. They also think I have a hiatyl hernia. Not looking forward to it either. But it's the last step before getting my surgery date.

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Hey everyone I just wanted to say to u all CONGRATULATIONS to all that has had the surgery and the other who is going to have the surgery as I am going to do. I am working very hard to get the surgery and I know all of you or doing the same as well. I think this is the most helpful site I have signed up for. I have found out more information on this site then I have since I knew of the bypass surgeries thank you all very much

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