This sounds very comforting, but unfortunately not my experience - had the sedation but still managed to fight it apparently (no memory of it at all) - they told me afterwards to request double next time as I had to stay longer because there had been bleeding. I have one in August at a different hospital so I’m dreading it - they will of course ignore me and my previous experience as they have done with another procedure 🫣
Have you had one yourself? I’ve been having them regularly for 26 years. I have a strong gag reflex and, if not given enough sedation, it is a very unpleasant experience. You say a ‘tiny’ tube the size of a little finger. It may be that but it feels like a hosepipe. I continue to dread them.
This sounds very comforting, but unfortunately not my experience - had the sedation but still managed to fight it apparently (no memory of it at all) - they told me afterwards to request double next time as I had to stay longer because there had been bleeding. I have one in August at a different hospital so I’m dreading it - they will of course ignore me and my previous experience as they have done with another procedure 🫣
Sorry to hear this!
You’re very kind!
Have you had one yourself? I’ve been having them regularly for 26 years. I have a strong gag reflex and, if not given enough sedation, it is a very unpleasant experience. You say a ‘tiny’ tube the size of a little finger. It may be that but it feels like a hosepipe. I continue to dread them.
Sorry to hear you haven’t had the best experience. Gastroscopies should not be unpleasant
My experience last year was good. I didn’t opt for sedation. After a 30 min brief chill out and a cup of tea provided I drove home
Good to hear!