Gastroscopy following sleeve

[GinaCampbell 434]

Anyone had this done?

I am due in for one on Friday and I am a bit worried.

I am six months post op and concerned about having this procedure following the vsg.

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[Babbs 14,680]

Yup. Had one a couple of months ago for severe GERD. They knock you out. Easy peasy.

[GinaCampbell 434]

That's not an option here for me. I can do it with some light sedation or nothing but throat spray.

Either way, I will be awake throughout.

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[Babbs 14,680]

That's not an option here for me. I can do it with some light sedation or nothing but throat spray.

Either way, I will be awake throughout.

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UGH. Go for the light sedation for sure. I dunno if mine was "light", but it did knock me out to where I didn't remember a thing. And I have had light sedation to where I felt awake, but wasn't aware really what was going on.

Either way, I hope it's not too bad for you. It shouldn't be painful at all, but I've heard the gagging is horrible if you're awake, even with the spray. I think the light sedation should alleviate that.

[GinaCampbell 434]

I really don't have a great feeling about this. I have been super careful about never gagging or pushing my sleeve to that point.

But the burning I am experiencing is quite concerning too, so what's a girl to do?

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[busybeebug 415]

I really don't have a great feeling about this. I have been super careful about never gagging or pushing my sleeve to that point.

But the burning I am experiencing is quite concerning too, so what's a girl to do?

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IMHO, it's better to know what your dealing with instead of guessing. I do understand the apprehensiveness. Good luck! Maybe everything will subside and you can cancel?!

Edited December 12, 2016 by busybeebug

[GinaCampbell 434]

I really don't have a great feeling about this. I have been super careful about never gagging or pushing my sleeve to that point.

But the burning I am experiencing is quite concerning too, so what's a girl to do?

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IMHO, it's better to know what your dealing with instead of guessing. I do understand the apprehensiveness. Good luck! Maybe everything will subside and you can cancel?!

I really want to. I would rather ride it out especially since the treatment options being discussed seem quite limited.

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