Endoscopy (Gastroscopy): Sedation vs No Sedation, My Experience With Both
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I wanted to do a video about my experience getting a type of Endoscopy called a 'gastroscopy', I had two separate procedures one with sedation and one without. Hope this helps anyone, and I'm happy to answer any questions x
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I watched this video before my endoscopy and thought I’d come back here to share my experience.
The entire procedure was painless, effortless and just purely wonderful. I never thought I’d say that.
The only pain you’ll feel is the needle going into your hand for the anaesthesia. Once you get sedated, it’s 1-2 seconds before you fall fast asleep.
What feels like 10 seconds passes, then you have a nurse next to you saying, ‘All done’. You’ll be saying, ‘That’s it?’
You feel great after waking up. It’s pretty much like a good night’s rest.
Don’t be scared everyone. I have severe health anxiety and if I can say it was painless, you KNOW it’s going to be fine.
Good luck.
Thank you SO much Fiona, you've really put my mind at rest.
I’m here reading your comment and watching tons of youtube videos because my endoscopy is tomorrow. As someone with major anxiety, I thank you for adding in your anxiety as well. It made me feel so much better.
@@kireiitsukii How did it go? OK, I hope. I've been referred for one too, and I too have anxiety issues.
@@kireiitsukii I’ve been so traumatized after my hospital visit because things went wrong with me and now I’m scared of literally everything I’ve been trying to schedule my endoscopy appointments for months now I’m so scared to get it done I feel like I get a bad reactions to everything these days I’m scared of anesthesia I’m always having palpitations so that just makes it even worse for me
@@jupitersailing You’re so welcome! I hope everything went well for you.
for everyone who's afraid and still have to do this procedure, i want to share my experience, i had mine today
i was sooo scared and i had so much anxiety that i cried in front of the nurses, i told them everything i was afraid of and they reassured me and we went for the sedation.
the older nurse kept caressing my face and asking me questions, as the doctor came in i fell asleep, i don't remember anything, it seemed like just one second passed and i woke up, i really didn't feel or remember anything.
you just feel a bit dizzy, i slept a bit and now I'm fine
Were you diagnosed with anything? I have to do one soon. I'm nervous about going asleep because I fainted once and it felt awful and I don't want it to feel like that. It was traumatic
@@joyofmusic110 erosive gastritis, esophagitis and reflux, sorry if i misspelled them, i don't know the exact names in English..
i was so scared that i couldn't stop crying and shaking, but before doing anything, i talked with the nurses and told them everything that i was scared about, and i was also scared of falling asleep and feeling like fainting, but trust me it's just a second, i remember that i felt so light-headed and told them "i feel like fainting, I'm scared" and when i said that, i felt asleep, without having the time to think and getting scared.
hope this will be useful
Thank you! I have already been diagnosed with reflux and have been having countless issues so I hope this procedure helps me! I really appreciate he suppor
@@joyofmusic110 it will, don't worry ♥️
I am so scared that I’m going to wake up from the sedative they give me! I heard it only lasts like 10/15 minutes and I wake up from anesthesia pretty easily. Ugh.
Alright so, my experience guys. Everything before the procedure is ehhh, normal hospital stuff with IVs etc. Now, for what you really want to know!! Once they take you back, I got oxygen, laid me on my left side, they then say the drug IV is going into the tube which is already in your vein. Maybe 5 sec of a warm, spicy, nice feeling and BAM!!! I’m out!! Don’t feel, see or hear anything. I woke up in recovery and felt good to go. So sedation is the way to go man. You literally have nothing to worry about for any of you getting this done. It’s super quick.
TIS Nova how long do you think you were out for
Manuel Ramirez I’d say maybe 45 min to and hour, max... could be less than that. I just know, once you’re out, YOU ARE OUT. Lol, you sleep and wake up. That’s all there is to it.
Why do you need to have endoscopy ?
zarina verano I was having troubles swallowing food and even water sometimes. Water actually got stuck in my throat, I couldn’t breath and had to throw it up. I was diagnosed with EOE, it’s a rare (becoming more recognized and maybe more common) disease. It sucks but you can live with it.
TIS Nova get well then. God bless you 😇🙏
I just had an endoscopy+colonoscopy today. The only scary part was the iv needle. But once they put me on sedation, it took like 10 seconds, and I fell asleep. Woke up a second later, burped, ripped ass, went home and slept. It’s a very simple and easy procedure, don’t worry much about it.
Ripped arse! 😂 I'm sure I'll be doing that tomorrow. 😳🤣
It makes you gassy? Dang Thanos ripping ass is worse than his snap I bet
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The demeanor of the staff at healthcare facilities make a HUGE difference for anxious patients like us.
Yes! So true. My nurse today held my head and told me exactly what was happening.
Couldn’t agree more!
this is so true
Right?? I wish everyone could have had my internist and assistant who did my endoscopy! They were the BEST!! ❤
great video. Do you have to take any prep the day before an endoscopy?
I am having this done, and you have made me feel so so much better. Thank you. Definitely opting for sedation!
I just had my Endoscopy a few hours ago and watched this video whilst in the waiting room. I just want to say thank you so much as it really helped. I was unsure about sedation but chose this in the end and am so glad I did. It wasn’t too bad but do remember bits after also having the throat spray and know I was heaving a lot.
Just had mine today and it all went well. (I also had an attempted transnasal endoscopy with just the spray, all went horribly wrong, and I was sent for a standard scope with sedation)
My tips...
1. **Get the sedation if you want to get it**( It's a big faff to arrange someone to pick you up, especially if you don't have family nearby, but friends can be more obliging than you think. It is so much easier with the sedation. Don't let them push you into getting the other way by saying it's just 'uncomfortable'.
2. If you're uncomfortable with any aspect of the procedure, especially beforehand - speak up
3. Don't be afraid to ask for staff to be sensitive to your needs, even if this means discreetly asking for a different nurse (I did this and I'm glad I did) Admittedly, this is easier in a bigger hospital
4. Write down everything you want to ask or tell the doctor before you go in, because you might be too nervous on the day to remember.
Thanks you very much John. I'm due to get my first ever gastroscopy & endoscopy soon. I'm definitely having going to have sedation.
You are the only one on UA-cam to have recorded the pros & cons of endoscopes. Excellent information. Chris
SO glad I just watched this video. I am having another gastroscopy in two days and I can honestly say it is THE worst thing I have ever had to have done. I've had five of these things done now and have never had sedation. It petrifies me and I get SO anxious in the lead up to this procedure. This time I have decided to be sedated, and watching this video ha made me feel so much more relaxed about the procedure. Thank you for posting it on UA-cam.
So glad I found this video as I’ve been called in quite quick which is worrying. I wasn’t going to have sedation but after watching this I’m definitely having it now. Many thanks to you and hope your good now 👍
Thank you for sharing your experience John! I remember my mother (80 years old) going through several colonoscopies (if you can imagine) with zero sedation. The doctor was in a hurry don't you know. I have an upper GI in my future and I will be sure to ask questions about the form of sedation. I've had other 'sedation' which amounted to a 2 mg dose of valium....It takes 10 mgs just to help me with anxiety, so some doctors have trouble communicating. Once again, GREAT job of telling us, and bless the staff at the second hospital who made you feel cared for.
Hi John, thank you SO much for posting your experience both with and without sedation. My 19yr old daughter is due for an endoscopy on Friday and your video has put my mind at rest. Bless you x
That makes me feel really great - hope it all goes well X
Thank you for posting your experience of this procedure, had mine today and your video really helped me, especially as I suffer with anxiety. I found the doctor to be very sympathetic and spotted my anxiety, he really put me at ease. I had the sedation and can't remember much about the procedure other than burping a few time's as he pulled the endoscop out. Once again thank you for helping me through this experience
Thank you so much for doing this video. I was really worried and didn't know what to opt for. Everything I read said people normally don't get sedated for gastroscopy so I was going to do that but I know I would be the same as you and find it traumatic so now I know to opt for sedation. Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing John. You've been very helpful... keep on being you!
This has helped so much. I'm getting an upper endoscopy in three days with sedation and I was really nervous until I saw this video. Hopefully, I have a similar experience.
How was it?
I am soooo glad you were honest about the throat spray procedure as that’s EXACTLY how i felt!!! I had mine done today & it was one of the worst things I’ve EVER experienced! Considering I’ve given birth once, this endoscopy was TRAUMATIC!!!! I would NOT recommend the throat spray, deffo get knocked out, the throat spray felt like i was drowning & my throat wanted it out so i was gagging. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!!! Not really painful just really uncomfortable!!
I've had 2 kids on gas and air but I'm DREADING this. I really think going through labour is easier. Lol. I've two days. I'm either backing out of it altogether or getting sedated.
@@prsnr42 how was it
@@danieljarrett3783 hi Daniel. I chose to be lightly sedated for the endoscopy . I felt really relaxed. It wasn't pleasant but it was a blur and was over very quickly before I could even process what was happening lol. I cancelled the gastroscopy as I felt it was unnecessary as this moment in time to have one and also because I was a bag of nerves. 😅. I'll be repeated stool samples again then taking it from there. Hopefully everything is back to "normal" and theirs no indications of infection
Sounds like what I have been through today 😳 wish I had seen this video before it..
You ladies scare the shit out of me.
Can anyone tell me if the air they pump in gives you any pain? I had a colonoscopy 7 years ago with 2mg sedation (it had ZERO effect), and I felt the most horrendous pain from the air, it was like my colon was going to explode. I was drenched in sweat and crying/screaming (and I’m not someone to fuss usually). I have a endoscopy tomorrow and I’m absolutely bricking it :(
Had mine done today without sedation. Went better than expected. The camera goes in quickly and once past your throat (2-3 seconds) you can then control any gagging. The camera was much smaller than expected and it wasnt difficult to swallow at all. Once down you simply feel a hardish tube in your throat. If you focus on this you may gag, but if you try to ignore and focus on breathing then you'll be OK. The actual Inspection took 2-3 minutes maximum and they simply wthdraw the camera at the end and you're done. In summary, I was concerned about swallowing the camera but this wasn't an issue as the consultant glides this down for you. The stiffness of the tube was mildly uncomfortable but thats all it was. Nothing you can't cope with for a couple of minutes. I would liken the tube size to that of a Mcdonalds straw (the plastic one).
Mine is tomorrow without sedation cuz it’s not available with sedation in our country and I’m having panic attacks
@@itsyuneesha5214 what country
@@danieljarrett3783 nepal
Everyone told me to get the drugs and I would consider myself a very nervous patient as I've not had a procedure in hospital ever. The team handling you makes a big difference. I had an excellent nurse that talked me all the way thru the event, what was going on, how long I had left , etc etc.
By far the worst bit is the throat spray, it's like hot bananas. You get hit once with it and then they hit you again a minute later. Then, because you can't feel your throat you think you might be choking and for about 20 seconds you kinda have a little freakout until you realise that you are indeed breathing thru your nose / mouth.
There was no gagging, none at all. There was no pain either - you are aware of it moving around but it doesn't feel terrible, you burp a bit because they shoot you with air a couple of times, but I was able to go "uh-huh" "mmm" "ahh" in response to the nurse, similar to the dentist chair. I didn't want to be all loopy on drugs, the whole thing takes less than 5 mins and you get up and walk off after it - bit of a scratchy throat for a few hours after but no stomach issues.
This video helped with the decision making process, so thanks @John & Things. I wouldn't be worried to get it done again, but I also wouldn't shove my way to the front of the que either.
Thanks for posting this as you’ve help put my mind at ease. Like yourself I had Gastroscopy before without sedation and it’s literally like someone is murdering you, absolutely awful. I have to have it again a week on Monday and I’m having sedation and I was worried I might be sleepy but still awake and conscious and feel like I was choking. From what I’ve read and your experience sounds like they customise how sedated you are so I’m going to ask to be as out of it as possible 😂
Hi there...Very useful information, I was unsure which route to take, some people say 'oh you'll be fine' but you've convinced me to go with the sedation when I have my endoscopy....thanks for taking the time to add this, I feel more relaxed already :-)
I'm having it done in a couple of weeks and I almost started crying today when my Dr told me because I'm so scared. I have anxiety and get severe panic attacks from just thinking about it, sounds like sedation is the way to go then. Thanks for this video!
How did it go?
@@localdrone5124 Super easy! They gave me some good sedatives and from there it was smooth sailing. I hardly even remember it lol
In my country the sedation option is not available only throat numbing agent. I’m so scared so so scared im also having paniv attacks and haven’t slept since 2 days because of this and the stomach pain
I'm supposed to have Monday. but I'm terrified that the nurses will infect me with covid .Theres lots of covid in England right now. I'd kill myself without hesitation if I caught covid .Im autistic and I'm terrified of both coughing and vomiting. So it's a horrible risk for me. I've had digestive problems for 25 years. And always too afraid when recommended endoscopy. Now my issues got worse but it may be just anxiety. Either way I'd die if covid got me.im vaccinated and booster last month but couldn't cope with it so I will kill myself..with sedation you cannot stop the nurses coming into your personal space and giving you covid so I may have to try without the sedation so I can get out in a few minutes.
@@lucywillow6155 Covid is not the end of the world. I know many people who have caught it and survived. The worst form of it is over. My Covid infection lasted about two weeks. It sucked pretty bad but the worst of it was over in about 4 or 5 days. I hope your endoscopy went well.
Thnxs buddy. Stay blessed. I have in a couple of days. Ur video relaxed me much.
I have an endoscopy in 3 days and I'm terrified!! Been told to 100% get sedated but I won't be completely out 😱 sounds like you're second experience was a breeze in comparison to the first!
Thank you. Im booked in for the first time to have this done. I think now ill definitely be going for sedation .
Thanks for this! I had one 4 years ago and I wasn’t even offered sedation, and it was really horrible. I did have a nurse holding my hand and stroking my hair too though, which is honestly what got my through it! I have another one in a few weeks and I am allowed sedation, so I’m definitely going for it.
Done! It's the best feeling when it's over. I braved it without sedation due to my alcohol addiction history and it was very unpleasant but not the worst thing I've had and I'm not traumatised at all. The nurses were super lovely which helped, it was easier to breathe than expected but much more physically horrible, worst is when theyre down in your gut and coming back up as you've had enough by then! I'm completely normal thankfully. Good health to you.
Glad to hear you survived without, I have to go without sedation in a few days and I’m really nervous reading all these comments. I have bipolar disorder and going under can set off an episode pretty badly (I’ve had it happen before). Ty!
@@IvyPoit hope it was ok, have had another one without sedative recently, not too bad really.
Got mine coming up tomorrow, and I was already told that they routinely do it with sedation at this clinic. After watching this video, I'm glad that this is the case, as it seems to be much less traumatic than without sedation. Thanks for sharing this. Wish me luck!
How was it??
Thank you so much for making this video! Most of the online info is along the lines of “you may feel slight pressure” etc, it’s like a conspiracy of silence to make sure you go ahead with the procedure!!
I know three people who’ve had it done without sedation and all of them were traumatised by it. I have an insanely sensitive gag reflex - there’s no way on earth they’d be able to get that tube inside me without knocking me out. I told my consultant that I have a phobia of choking and being sick and he said “you’ll be ok, it’s not going to be as bad as you think”. He was a nice guy but he didn’t take seriously the difference between feeling nervous about this procedure (which I’m guessing is most people) and feeling panic-stricken. He has noted on the referral that I’ll need sedation but even then I’m not sure that I can go through with it… 😭
3 hrs until I have my first endoscopy. I’m freaking out & crying. This is the video I needed to see beforehand. Thank you for sharing your experiences and thank you everyone else for sharing your positive experiences as well.
Thank you child for sharing your experience. I am in endoscopy and l do stroke patient's hair and give them my hand to hold on to, but of course they crush it and we share the pain. love it
Great to hear, hope your hand is ok😭 thanks for watching
Thank you for this video, this has helped me to relax a lot more about having to have this procedure done soon, I'll be definitely getting sedated.
Thanks for sharing. Have mine tomorrow - this is helpful! Will choose sedation. Hope you're well and strong.
How was it?
I had mine today, and had the sedation and they numb my throat too, which was strange, as you go numb in your throat, tongue and lips. Then thy put the mouth guard in and was a bit strange then they sedated me, can remember bits, so they give me a bit more sedation. The nurses were amazing, reassuring me all the time.I gagged a few times and was crying, so they give me a bit more sedation, remember waking up being wheeled away into recovery bay, had a cup of tea and lots of trapped wind. It’s the second time getting this procedure done, so I knew what to expect, and I think that’s why I was more anxious . The first time I had it I was sedated but vomited halfway through it and I was worried that would happen again. Couldn’t fault the nursing team so fridenly and joking with me to make me feel relaxed. Great video 👍
You probably had midazolam which is a strong tranquilliser - you're calm, co-operative and generally don't remember anything during the procedure. I've had 5 upper GI endoscopies all with sedation. Definitely the way to go!
Did you after any of sedations feel for a long time like you couldn't remember words or weren't as clear minded as you used to be? Not in the first 24 hours but like a few weeks later.
@@Alphastorm7 no reactions like that at all, I felt totally clear minded almost immediately afterwards. I had some slight recollection of the procedure itself but not enough to be distressing.
Omg makes me feel so much better thank you !
Wow John you've just put my mind at rest I've got one in less than two weeks I'm glad I watched this you've really taken some pressure off my mind lol cheers for sharing brother respect.ill keep this vid and let you know how it went for me atb
Thank you! Glad it helped - try not to focus on it beforehand, and let me know how it goes! :)
@Evan Charles I’ve been under sedation before for a wisdom teeth removal and u remember absolutely nothing, not a thing
This video is such a blessing mate. GP said I have Gastritis but I want to be sure and was worried about the endoscopy procedure. Thank so much mate this helped. 👍🏾
Thankyou for this, I'm going for my 4th attempt on Sunday & I'm dreading it even with sedation I fight with whoever is doing the procedure ,, glad yours is over n done with n went better the 2nd time x
I'm having a gastroscopy in two weeks and I'm scared. I'm getting sedation but I was worried about how much I would experience/remember, cos the idea of it sounds awful. Hearing you talk about the sedated gastroscopy reassures me. Thank you
I didn't remember anything personally, I'm assuming it depends on the dosage they give you, but I think a lot of people don't have memory from the sedation X
Thought I'd give an update now I've had it. I was really nervous going in but after they drugged me up, I was out like a light. All I remembered after was gagging for a few moments. It was a bit bizarre. Afterwards the sedation took maybe 3-4 hours after I got home to fully wear off. It actually made me feel rather dead inside and not my usual animated self. I can't say I enjoyed the experience, but I'm definitely happy I had the sedation.
@@Iolanthe333 Thanks for the update - glad that it went well for you and hope all your results are fine!
@@Iolanthe333 Were you awake?
Thank you for this video John - this has really helped me feel more relaxed about my endoscopy next week! 👍 I have high anxiety and a fear of being sick, so hopefully sedation will relax me and reduce gagging. Comforting to know others are going through the same thing ☺️
I know it’s late but how it go? I have a fear of being sick too and have to get one soon. I do believe I won’t get sick though. I had one when I was younger and was perfectly fine. I guess now that I’m older I’m a bit nervous since i know I have anxiety and phobias.
@@bri5887 welcome to my world... I'm getting 1 done this Friday afternoon and I'm extremely anxious 😓
Bri E how did it go? I’m
Also the same
I'm also the same as you guys fear of being sick and have terrible anxiety and panic attacks the thought of remembering what they are doing but my body being sedated is like a horror film to me!
@@rebeccafisher1360 Howd it go? Did you get sick? I’m getting mine in 4 days and have the same fears you did!
I’m so happy I found this. I had my last colonoscopy at 14 on gas & air and it was horrific. I was so upset and distraught, it hurt so much and I felt completely torn apart head to toe in emotion. I so desperately just didn’t want to go through it again - so to have the letter come through again just made me blow up. It’s taken me over 4 years to agree to have it done under the promise for heavy sedation. I’m really hoping that they keep their word, I’ll definitely express it again tomorrow when I’m there that I NEED the sedation desperately so fingers crossed. This has absolutely made me feel more confident and relaxed so thank you!
Thank you John, you have put my mind at rest. I have the procedure tomorrow afternoon, and I have been bricking it!! Your a star!
Kerri Powles how was it ?
@@MerkNMEXX The Endoscopist at my local hospital was brilliant, and very reassuring. It all went very smoothly. Didn't even have so much as a sore throat afterwards. Before I realised what was happening I was drinking tea and eating biscuits. Definitely recommend sedation. Thanks again for your reassuring video.
I have an gastroscopy in a few days and have been terrified! Your video has been so helpful in putting my mind at ease so thank you so much for sharing your experience - I will 100% be asking for as much sedation as possible !
I had a gastroscopy about 4 years ago without sedation. I had a panic attack after the numbing throat spray was put in. I couldn't feel myself swallow. I thought I couldn't breathe which of course I could really. They did it but I did gag a lot. I had another yesterday I was again advised not to have sedation as the proceedures often take longer, I was worried that with sedation I would feel out of control. So I did it without sedation. I have to say the staff were amazing I had told them how anxious I was. The told me that in the last 4 years the endoscope are now smaller etc. The were lovely very calming. This time the throat spray numbed my throat but I could still feel myself swallowing so I didnt panic. I did gag 2 times but when it happened the nurse just calmly said just concentrate you can breathe around the tube it's fine when I concentrated on my breathing as she was getting me to do it was so much easier. They started at 5.53 and by 6.00 I it was all over. It is not a nice procedure, but I would not be scared if I had to have another. Because I did not have sedation I was able to leave 15 mins later, while people that had sedation in proceedures before me were still there. I was able to eat and drink fine this time i had no pain. I think the key was as the nurse said concentrating on slow steady breathing. If I had to have another I would definitely do some calming breathing exercises before I went in.
Im not sure which to do
Thanks
This is reassuring indeed. I’m still on the fence for sedation or not. But I’ll see how I feel on the day I guess, once I get my appointment date.
@@theredfaceofficial but in some eastern countries we have to it without sedation and the experience is out of question....gagging and chocking is worse experience here....
Thank you so much for making this video. I have to have a gastroscopy in 4 week's time and I'm worried about it. My sister had an awful experience with her endoscopy and ended up having to be sedated, but I didn't know her experience was so common. My dad doesn't talk about his! This has definitely convinced me to be as sedated as possible!
Thank you John 🙏 Going for this procedure soon too. Definitely choosing sedation! So glad to hear that there is medication to help you manage the acid problems. 🙂
I had mine less than 2 hours ago, with sedation, and it was a very smooth procedure. First the spray to numb my mouth, and then an injection with the sedative. I was feeling woozy (giving me a strangely comfortable feeling), but stayed awake (sort of). Hardly noticed when the tube went in, and it was over in a jiffy. According to the time stamp on the images that they gave me afterwards, the whole procedure took all but 5 minutes, but even felt shorter than that. Then one hour for recovery, and that was that! Anyone feeling anxious about a gastroscopy, rest assured there is no reason to, honestly!
This has really eased my anxietyso much, I have been so worried about getting the procedure done 😅
Thank you so so much ! Do you know what kind of sedation they give you? Idk why I am so nervous about sedation ive taken Xanax and klonopin and Ativan a million times for my anxiety is super sedative . Soooo idk maybe I’ll feel ok lol 😅
Thank you. Helpful video.😊 You made me less worried about my endoscopy.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's allayed my fears.
I’m scheduled in for mine in 6 days. This video has been incredibly helpful. Thanks buddy.
How was it?
Christian Morel the Edoscopy was a walk in the park. The colonoscopy was very uncomfortable but not the end of the world. I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis unfortunately.
malex4321 dangggg!! Hope you’re doing fine
Christian Morel I’m good buddy. It’s not cancer. Thank God.
malex4321 ah that’s good at least, I’m super scared I have cancer I just have to think positive 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
Thank you for this! I’m a student nurse and I’m about to start placement in an endoscopy unit so it’s really nice to hear the patient experience :)
Happy to hear that it helped!
I had one yesterday without sedation and it was horrible. I feel the exact same way you did. I feel so bad that the nurse did that to you! I thankfully had loving nurses who held my hand and reminded me to calm down and breath.
Thanks for posting your video, what a brave guy you are, my Son is having this done next month so have shared it with him, hopefully your advice will help and calm him
Ezrela really happy this helped, honestly with the sedation he won’t feel a thing
I’ve just had my endoscopy and had sedation but I remember her telling me to told her hand as I think I tried to stop the endoscopy going down but i was heaving as it went down I think and now I have blood spots around my eyes and the corner of my eyes are really blood shot. Other than that it was an ok experience
I REALLY wish i had seen your video before i had my endoscopy and colonoscopy without sedation yesterday.
This has helped me massively! Gonna get my first gastroscopy tomorrow
Thanks for sharing, I had mine today and this helped feel calm about it
I had this done yesterday without sedation, and it was the worst thing I've been through in my life , It made me sick and it was painfull as well. Go for sedation
I've had one today without sedation. I think they prefer it as its less intervention so safer. They said that the sedation is for the patient and makes no difference clinically to them it just allows them to do it more easily. It's not nice but not horrific. The staffing were lovely. I think once you realise you aren't choking and can breathe you're OK. Also bring a thing to squeeze in your hand.
Thank you for this video! Having one tomorrow and I’m super nervous you have helped calm my nerves a bit. :)
Thank you so ooo.... Much. Having my first one done in two days. Was so anxious and you have settled my mind.... 👍
How was it?
Thank you for sharing this! I've just found out I have to have this procedure next week and am feeling very anxious. I've been told that I don't need sedation but I'll definitely be asking for it now
I have to have one next Thursday I'm very nervous as well.
How was it??
@@manuelocampo7285 I opted for sedation at it was fine. I think I vaguely recall coughing/choking a little when they inserted the camera but i was fine. I essentially slept through the whole thing.
Had mine done today was encouraged to not take sedation, I was made to feel like it was my only option. It was horrendous!! I cried my eyes out and so painful. On a positive the nurses where lovely bless them had to listen to me whaling lol. Don’t mean to put anyone off but this was my experience.
My grandad had it done regularly because of a bleeding ulcer and he didn't use to have a sedation,he was fine because he was used to it. My hubby had it done several times always with a sedation now,hubby got a nasty looks and the staff launched into a tirade about how hubby was a timewaster etc. Husband put his foot down and insisted ,when he mentioned he has panic attacks the staff instantly changed their minds and gave him sedation with no further nastyness. My sister had it done at a different hospital and they basically said no you can't have sedation and tried to force it into her throat while being held down!! She was later told by a gp she should have phoned the Dept up beforehand and made it plain (demanded)a sedation because some hospitals won't do them on the spot. They have to be pre arranged. So that is what sister will do next time. I'm sorry you had a bad experience but if you have it again I would phone the hospital beforehand to talk about/arrange a sedation mention your anxiety . If I have to have it it's what I will do and I won't get put off by them saying no ,other people get sedated don't they. Sorry about the long reply but because I know several people who had it done I thought I'd let you know you are not on your own
I feel you.. its totally nightmare. The others didnt had sedation but had the spray to make them feel numb but i didn't had anything. So it was really a nightmare.
Same experience for me, no sedation, just throat numbing spray, but amazing nurse and doctor. However I have very strong gagging reflex so was not only "vomitting" and having lots of bitter dark stomach juices coming out while crying but also burbing like crazy all the time and you basically cannot control it. You feel the extreme discomfort and humiliation at the same time and cannot do anything about it. In the end also some blood came out. They had to try 2x to insert the tube as I was not able to take it in at first and started to panick as I could not breath. It was short but guys definitely get sedated if you can. One of the worst experiences of my life and extremely humiliating indeed. All this to find out if I am not gluten intollerant...🤢🤦🏻♀️ My advice is try your best to relax your tongue and breath calmly through your mouth, not nose. And hold lots of tissues by your mouth to catch all the liquids..Good luck to all. Maybe it's not that horrifying experience for everyone and I have to remind myself that the doctors and nurses are used to seeing this and only want the best for you.
So glad to see this as was unsure about sedation or not. I going for the sedation after this as I have a terrible gag reflex. I’m really nervous and your video won’t ease this but feel a little more informed. Sorry your first experience wasn’t pleasant but grateful for your sharing.
Thank you so much for this, my first. Was horrendous, I felt like I was a piece of meat on a scewer, this has helped me so much x
Really helpful thank you! Definitely going to have sedation now. I’m worried about swallowing the tube when your mouth is forced to stay open. But I’m sure it will be fine
Same, I have one tomorrow morning I’m so worried! I’m worried about coughing during the procedure 😩
How did it go? 😊
Im getting a gastro in a couple of weeks with general anesthesia, and I'm binge watching these types of videos lol
Me too my god
How did it goooo
Thank you for sharing. I’m going today. This helped ease my fears.
Great video which put me more at ease and made me select sedation. Many thanks for posting this. My procedure was OK.
I had one without sedation and was the worst thing Ive experienced in my life lol
Same, the worst pain ever
@@katie-pq7wb pain?
@@danieljarrett3783 yea, it hurts af
Worst thing ever...I had it today. I was gagging and wretched so much when he got into the Duodenum. I should have been sedated.
@@nick3650 is had it 3 days ago. Yeah I did too this time around.
Dr said he did it for 4 Mins. Felt like 30 seconds though as it was just one big blur ha
I just had my first endoscopy last week and I was debating whether to get sedation, throat spray or neither. I figured I might be able to go without but my step sister, who is very strong emotionally tried with no sedation and could NOT do it lol I also figured the throat spray would make me feel like I couldn't swallow and so I just thought I would see what the doctor thought. When I went in it pretty much was a given that be I was gonna get sedation due to heart rate going up and I thought ok, I had it last time for the colonoscopy and it was fine so let's just do it. They gave me the maximum dose and honestly it was NOT scary - it just feels like you are stirring in your sleep and it detaches you from fully being aware of the procedure. I remember gagging a few times but it was tolerable. It helped too, that they give you oxygen so you don't have to worry about getting enough air in. It went so well and now I can say I have done it.
Hey I have both endoscopy and colonoscopy tomorrow. I’ve seen a lot about endoscopy but not enough about colonoscopy, how was you’re procedure for that?
Great Video John! Very helpful. I’d be so nervous if I had to have it done
Hi John
Many thanks for your reply that you did not have any side effects after the endoscopy procedure.
I feel so much at ease now, that I will definitely go for it. Thanks again😊
Of course speak with your doctor if you have any allergies :)
Had my first gastroscopy yesterday. This video helped me immensely in getting over my fears. Thank you!
I was heavily sedated, so I have no recollection whatsoever of the actual procedure. A bit of a sore throat for a day, but that's it! For those reading this - ask for sedation. Definitely the way to go.
How did you feel after the sedation? Vomit? Nausea?
@@jodeci5324 Just very tired, but I immediately went home and fell asleep lol I had a bit of a sore throat for a couple days, but nothing too bad. It was honestly nothing. Sedation is definitely the best way to go.
Are you able to walk after the procedure is done? How long did it take for you to fully re-gain consciousness after sedation and be ready to go home?
@@sunxiaoran They keep you in recovery for a little bit after the procedure. Whole stay was approximately 90 minutes from the time they started the procedure until I was ready to leave.
I could walk fine. I was tired more than anything.
I am terrified that for some reason I’ll wake up from the sedative and come to realize what’s going on. I wake up easily from anesthesia. UGH!!!!! Any advice or even some reassuring words at this point lol??? I have mine next week and I have been having panic attacks all day.
Had my Gastroscopy this afternoon....I had the throat spray and sedation, although I was awake and aware, the tube going down was a walk in the park...I had been worrying with no good reason...hope this in addition to John's video clip helps many of you relax about this procedure.
Having mine on Saturday. Thanks for the tip. I will take sedation.
Were you gagging, because you were awake and aware?
I appreciate the video thank you, mines next month and I was quite nervous before I watched your video.
Thanks for this excellent and informative video.I am having this procedure in two days.I had one some years ago without sedation and your memories of non sedation brought back memories of my own and how horrific it was.I was thinking of cancelling but your experience of sedation has reassured me and I plan to go down that route.Cheers.
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How was it?
I had a gastroscopy today and I opted for no sedation - I'm happy with the choice I made. It's an odd feeling rather than painful - the worst part for me was going through the back of the mouth but it really wasn't painful or uncomfortable. The first 10 seconds or so is just weird and you think this is going to be horrible but it just wasn't although I was happy when it was over. I had no gagging, no retching and I breathed normally through my mouth. My jaw hurt a bit but that was because I was biting too hard and when I relaxed it was fine.
I had 4 biopsy samples taken - 2 in the stomach and 2 in the oesophagus - I can feel a sight soreness in the latter but the while procedure was really OK. They pumped a little bit of air into my stomach and then my oesophagus in order to get the samples and when it was over I belched like a good 'un.
So, the worry about the experience was far more traumatic than the actual experience itself for me. I'm not going to rush back and ask for another but I wouldn't have the dread next time like this time if I had to go back. And, I would again opt for no-sedation.
I have to go without sedation for medical reasons and I’ve been terrified reading all these comments and seeing these videos ahead of my procedure in a few days, so thank you for this comment!!
@@IvyPoit My best advice is to relax during it- made it a lot easier. Just remember, it's not going to kill you, it's a routine done thousands of times a day around the world. You can do it!
Your comment helped me relax about the whole thing and honestly it was not a big deal after all. Just like swallowing a medium sized pill and then wait until the doctor is done with the inspection (3 to 5 minutes). Not painful, not uncomfortable, no gagging, no nausea, no nothing. And you get to see inside of yourself on a TV screen, which is quite remarkable and interesting ! 😄
@@samcoder6900 I'm glad your experience wasn't bad too. You were lucky to see the screen - I had my back to the only screen in the room and missed the show!
Why your a MORON.
Thank you! I’m getting my upper endoscopy in a few weeks.. with sedation 😲
Good luck! I had mine yesterday with sedation, it makes it so much easier.
How was it?
It was not bad at all. The sedation is the way to go, I didn’t feel a thing. They took biopsies and couldn’t find anything, so everything came back normal
Your absolutely right I had both procedures. I absolutely say the sedation 1 was the most comfortable for my self & anyone that has not experienced this before..
Very helpful, John - just what I needed to know - thank you so much! (I've been referred for one, even though all I had was a bit of persistent stomach acid...)
Totally agree sedation was the only route I went down lol 😆 highly recommend sedation thank you for the video 🙏
Glad it went well X
Hi got to go for another one, and tests just found out today 🤣lol I spoke to soon
In 10 hours, I'm going in for EGD with Sedation. My Gastroenterologist is ruling out EOE. I just hope everything will be fine. I'm having anxiety these past days because of it 😅
EDIT: DONE, and I couldn't even remember the entire procedure 🤣 I was completely knocked out due to sedation 😆
Having mine in 8 hrs with sedation which I have never been through before. My head is spinning 😵💫 with all sort of thoughts.
@@milkairungu1674 rest assured the procedure went well. Mine was quick, I just asked to turn to left side and the nurse put the mouthpiece after that I woke up feeling dizzy from the sedation like nothing really happened 😆 Don't worry. You will be fine ❤️
Hey thanks for this video.. I’m going for one on Saturday and am extremely worried and scared. I’m definitely going for sedation. Thank you for this video. Xx
Great vid, thnk you so much. I'll be having the same procedure in a few days. Very helpful xxx
How did it go??
I've just had an endoscopy without sedation, and it was honestly fine. They just sprayed my throat and numbed it, the nurse told me what to do and not to do (Don't swallow after it's in, take deep breaths). I gagged a little bit when the scope went into my esophagus (that's the worst part of the whole experience), but then it was fine, just lie down and breathe. The whole thing lasted about 5 minutes. Sure, it's uncomfortable, but nothing horrible. But I guess it depends on the individual and the skill of the doctor performing it.
Im scared of sedation and i will go without it. I have arthritis and i have very high tolerance for pain. Do you think that will help me to go though the procedure easily like you did? On the other hand i have very strong gag reflex, i sometimes gag while brushing my teeth.
@@tritonmole Had it done today without sedation (but with the local anaesthetics spray
I had it today. Without sedation. Without anything without spray. Its totally a nightmare 😭😭
It's not fine it's awful.
@@clemens379 was it hard to swallow? I feel like I'd have trouble swallowing with the bite guard holding my jaw open. Like if I open my mouth and try to swallow, I struggle a bit.
Why would anyone choose to NOT have sedation for this ...NO WAY!! I've had multiple endoscopy's and once woke up in the middle of it, that was bad enough so I would never recommend to do this without sedation!
Zane Sheppo I have one tomorrow (I’ve had a few done) and I have chosen to go without sedation as I am petrified of being sedated. I know I’m in safe hands but the thought of it to me sends me into mental overdrive. I’d rather be in pain.
@@emilyodriscoll8850 good on you, emily. It may be very traumatic but once its done, it feels great.
Joseph McLaughlin yeah, i always dislike it, it’s quite uncomfortable- however the feeling knowing you was brave enough to do it afterwards is amazing!
@@emilyodriscoll8850 its a bit embarrassing to say this but i thought i may die of a panic attack midway so currently being alive is awesome. When worried, i dont act maturely.
Did they put you to sleep?
Thank you. Very anxious procedure in a few days. Sedation definitely now
Thank you so much. I've been losing sleep over my procedure in 2 days time :) sedation it is!
Loool that siren really wanted to be the centre of attention 😂
Had one a few months ago with just the throat spray. It was horrendous, left my dignity in there.
I'm having another in about a week. I'll be sedated this time!
Phil Lawson
you cry or not
Good. Common sense.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I had mine done last week and I’m super traumatised. I’m American living here in the U.K. Both my parents had this procedure done in America where they put you completely under. I did my procedure without sedation because when I had sedation for my colonoscopy it did not help my anxiety. I gagged like crazy and at one point I felt like they were holding me down. I found the procedure to be super invasive and horrible. I am shocked and appalled that the NHS offer Endoscopy’s without sedation. It is a terrible and disgusting procedure and it’s sick that they put people through this.
P*ss off back to America if our NHS isn’t good enough for you 😡😡😡😡😡
Thank you so much for this. I may have to go in for an endoscopy pretty soon and I'm very nervous I also suffer from anxiety so this helps a lot.
Got one 2days ago and had sedation and only felt the tube going into my mouth and just gagged slightly and felt nothing after that, then I felt them moving the tube out and that was it done. I think the throat spray they gave me was a Godsend. I got mine done in a hospital in Scotland. My sedation was Fentanyl.
So you where awake???? I am having mine in a few weeks but I am going to be totally asleep won't feel a thing...
@@gingerlove9098 how did it go
@@ervin7124 hi there we'll it was the best experience I slept like a baby didn't remember anything woke up happy
Hyped my self up and made myself nervous, gave me a light sedation and I don’t reamber camera going in my throat but my eyes were open whole time. Said he took biopsy and if it’s bad he’ll call me but also following up in a month. Said I might have eoe
How did it go
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'm going in tomorrow and am dreading it. I've had swallowing and breathing problems (just certain foods taking longer to go down and feeling like I don't have enough air and breathing shallower/not being able to take a full yawn) for nearly a year. Also sleep apnea occasionally (gasping for breath or just stopping breathing for a few seconds in the night and waking up). Also, burping and occasional hiccups which I didn't have before. I was treated for H Pylori after testing positive but my symptoms didn't go. My Mum had an endoscopy (age 76) and she told me it wasn't nice but she coped well by just breathing calmly (a bit difficult I would imagine). Mum panics a lot more than me generally and is claustrophobic so I keep thinking if she managed ok so can I. The neighbour who is a very nervous man told me similar. Mum or the neighbour didn't have sedation but think I will. I know it means waiting around in the hospital more after but I'd rather do that.
How was it??
Thank you for sharing this. I totally got you when you said you had a weird but enjoyable feeling after the sedated procedure. I wasn't sedated for endoscopy and it was difficult but I was sedated for colonoscopy ! :)) I screwed up by taking my girlfriend with me to drive me there which was terrible after wearing that ridiculous gown and exposing my bottom! and after I woke up, they said I kissed my girlfriend in front of everybody! I was feeling awesome! It was like being drunk! And on the way home, my gf told me that I will take you for colonoscopy whenever you are not nice to me!
I had a gastroscopy without sedation this morning. I wouldn't go so far as to say that it was "traumatic", but I understand the feeling. It's not an experience I that will easily forget. I think it largely depends on the person and your tolerance to discomfort. That being said, for those considering no sedation, I think it's still a good option, mainly due to the fact that it doesn't last long. I took no sedation because I had plans for today, had to bike home, and I have fear of needles (which is actually a greater fear than having a tube shoved down my throat). If you have nothing to do that day, don't mind needles, and have a lift home, than indeed, sedation is probably way easier. If it was a 20 minute procedure I would definitely want sedation, but 5 minutes is manageable. When the tube came out I felt huge relief, which was actually pretty nice. It is not painful, just an unusual and unwelcome feeling. The best you thing you can do is focus on breathing through your nose.
Omg same i have mine tomorrow and sedation is not available in our country since it’s only 5-10 mins procedure. I’m having panic attacks
@Selena1111 Selena Just saw your reply. I was also very anxious but it ended up being not as bad as I expected. I found that focusing on breathing through my nose helped a lot. It will be over fast and its very safe. You can do this.
@@matthewschoen3D thanks a lot your comment relieved me a little. I have mine tomorrow i will let you know how it goes😭😭😭
@@matthewschoen3D i just had it done and it was not painful. Just a little bit discomfort on throat. But my throat hurts right now.
@@itsyuneesha5214 same thing happened to me. Some pain afterwards but it went away after a day or so. Hope it went okay for you.