Upper GI endoscopy question

[Dawnyellow 80]

Hi there,

So I'm feeling very nervous about the endoscopy. My last appointment and possibly my biggest hurdle lol. How bad is it? How long does it take? I am afraid of pain or not being able to breathe- probably irrational but would love to hear your thoughts. thanks!

[CorvetteGirl 78]

Hi there,

So I'm feeling very nervous about the endoscopy. My last appointment and possibly my biggest hurdle lol. How bad is it? How long does it take? I am afraid of pain or not being able to breathe- probably irrational but would love to hear your thoughts. thanks!

I had an endo/colo last Thursday....really....it was a piece of cake. The only bad thing was the bowel prep process the day before the colonoscopy. Everything else was fine. I had a very slight scratchy throat afterwards, but it was gone by the next morning.

Don't worry...you will be out for the procedure and everything will be OK.

[hewalkswithme 11]

you will be fine... its easy going in and coming out.. make this your least worry....good luck..

[Tiny One 223]

I vaguely remember clearing my throat as they were taking me to recovery because it was a little scratching. But by the time I was released from recovery, throat was fine. No other problems.

[Joy428 3]

I have mine scheduled for first thing tomorrow morning. I am also very nervous about it. I hate the thought of being put to sleep. Good luck!

[Dawnyellow 80]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the feedback.

[mattsbelly 76]

I was knocked out pretty quick once in the room. I don't remember a thing. I think on a scale of 1-10 my sore throat was about a 2 the next day.

[Joy428 3]

I got home from my endo about 15 minutes ago. It went great. The only complaint I have is a headache. They said that's due to me being a coffee drinker so they told me to go home have coffee, eat and take a nap. I was wheeled in the room at 9:07 and awake with my husband in recovery at 9:28. Very quick. Good luck.