Trans-nasal Endoscopy

FreeTheSkinny66 · April 11, 2016

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.

Loudy227 · April 11, 2016

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!

FreeTheSkinny66 · April 11, 2016

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.

animallover1247 · April 11, 2016

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.