EGD?

[mysleeve 38]

I have an EGD scheduled for February 12, can someone please tell me what to expect. They told me I have to have someone drive me back home.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I haven't had one but if they are telling you have someone drive you home they likely are given you a light anesthetic.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

I hear it is a wonderful (although short) nap. Overwith in a snap. Will probably have a slight sore throat afterward. But since you are sedated, you will need a lift home.

[BloomingLotus 179]

Mine was easy. IV with what the anesthesiologist explained as deep sedation. I was 100% out, but for a grand total of 6 minutes (I asked out of curiosity).

I didn't feel a thing and had no soreness after the fact. The biggest issue was finding the vein for the IV! Good luck.

[mysleeve 38]

Thanks for the input. You guys ROCK!!! Hopefully this means im getting closer to a surgery date.

[CountryGirl5584 115]

It's a 15 minute procedure where an anesthesiologist administers propofol and the gastroenterologist checks your stomach out with a camera. They check for ulcers, hiatal hernia h pylori,etc. very easy procedure

[piaffe3 6]

It was super easy. I did need someone to drive me home. The drug they used made me slow thinking for a few hours. I was a bit sore where they took a biopsy. But overall very quick procedure.