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Do They Put Your "out" For The Biopsy?

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Chelle15 Apprentice
Chelle15
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I have to get a biopsy and I hate the idea of something going down my throat! Do they give something so you sleep? Please fill me in...

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dlp252 Apprentice
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I've had three endoscopes since April and for each time I can't remember a single thing except getting wheeled into the room and then waking up in the recovery area. I was talking to the nurse for a while before they actually started this last time and told her that I had heard that I would be awake but that I just wouldn't remember it, but she said that I would be awake enough to breathe basically, lol.

Chelle15 Apprentice
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I've had three endoscopes since April and for each time I can't remember a single thing except getting wheeled into the room and then waking up in the recovery area. I was talking to the nurse for a while before they actually started this last time and told her that I had heard that I would be awake but that I just wouldn't remember it, but she said that I would be awake enough to breathe basically, lol.

Thank you! I have heard it is called "twilight", but I get so worried I am going to be gagging and know it!

penguin Community Regular
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The first endoscopy I had, they used versed and demerol. The versed is like perscription roofies, you're conscious, but you don't know that you are. "conscious sedation" Apparently I said some wacky stuff to the nurses, and I don't remember going home. Of course, the dr. chose right after the procedure to tell me what he saw, like I remember that. :rolleyes: Anyway, I don't remember much, I know that they told me to stop biting the tube at some point, and I could see my insides on the screen, but only for a moment.

Pretty trippy :P

dlp252 Apprentice
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Thank you! I have heard it is called "twilight", but I get so worried I am going to be gagging and know it!

You're welcome! I think that even though I was asleep, or in twilight, they still used a spray to help with the gagging reflex although I didn't ask them that specifically...I do think I heard the nurse say that they would be using a spray...I was already asleep if they did use one, lol.

penguin Community Regular
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You're welcome! I think that even though I was asleep, or in twilight, they still used a spray to help with the gagging reflex although I didn't ask them that specifically...I do think I heard the nurse say that they would be using a spray...I was already asleep if they did use one, lol.

Blech, they used the spray on me before I was asleep. OMG the worst tasting stuff EVER!! It was "banana" flavored, but at least the nurses warned me it would be disgusting.

Chelle15 Apprentice
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My mom just had something similar and she said she remembers gagging a little but that is it. I just have such a phobia about gagging, I HATE IT!!! I am just going to tell them how freaked out I am and hope they make me as comfortable as possible.

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I just had the endoscopy done last Wednesday, when it became official that I am a Celiac. Whatever the gas was that the anestesiologist used, I didn't remember a thing. I had the slightest sore throat that evening, but the worst part was fasting 14 hours. They tell you no eating after midnight. What if your procedure is at 2:00PM the next day?!!? Anyway, no biggie!

Chelle15 Apprentice
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Thank you so much for all of your replies! Makes me feel so much better about it.

angel-jd1 Community Regular
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I know they sprayed my throat with a numbing spray. I didn't have any troubles with the gagging (to my knowledge).

If you stress , it will only make it worse. Try to relax.

-Jessica :rolleyes:

dlp252 Apprentice
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My mom just had something similar and she said she remembers gagging a little but that is it. I just have such a phobia about gagging, I HATE IT!!! I am just going to tell them how freaked out I am and hope they make me as comfortable as possible.

I think that's a great idea. I told the nurse (on the second scope) who was administering the meds that I tend to get sick on sedation and whatever he did was perfect because I felt pretty darned good afterwards...tired but good, lol. They're usually really good about making you comfortable.

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My mom just had something similar and she said she remembers gagging a little but that is it. I just have such a phobia about gagging, I HATE IT!!! I am just going to tell them how freaked out I am and hope they make me as comfortable as possible.

I had an Endoscopy done not too long ago. I am right there with you on the GAG PHOBIA!! My procedure was not very pleasant at all. My advice to you is to make sure you tell your Dr. that you don't want to know anything that is going on durng the procedure. I made the mistake of just letting the Dr. do his job as usual and I remember everything! The Dr. actually had to tell me over and over to stop pulling at the tube. He said that I was trying to pull it out. They did not use a spray with me...they made me gargle some nasty stuff that is supposed to numb your gag reflex. Once I gargled a little of it down, I felt as if I couldn't breath. I totally had a panic attack during the entire procedure. I told my Dr. afterward that if he ever had to perform that again to knock me completely out!!!

Good luck to you. Hopefully your experience will be a lot smoother than mine.

Sis

Homegirl Apprentice
Homegirl
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I'm having mine done next week and feel the same way! I told my husband he would have to go with me and hold my hand. I had a colonoscopy done several years ago and remember it. But I don't want so much medication that I have a hard time waking up either.

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Hi,

I think its a good idea to tell the doctor what you'd want. I'd suggest being put out for it. They did not give me enough demerol and had to readminister it during the procedure. I was awake and aware through all of it, including the discovery channel tour of my esophogus and small intestine. I gagged quite a bit and was very sore the next few days. In fact, I became quite sick and feverish afterwards. But I'm hypersensitive to these things, most people told me it wasn't a problem for them at all.

Take good care,

Alex

elye Community Regular
elye
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My endoscope was no big deal. I had the spray so the back of my throat was frozen, which felt unusual but certainly not painful. I was sedated, but I told them "just enough to make me really relaxed". And that's exactly what they did. It depends on your personality--I do not like being unconscious and out of my own control. If you're okay with being right out of it and anethsesia doesn't make you sick, you probably want to be "out".

Chelle15 Apprentice
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My endoscope was no big deal. I had the spray so the back of my throat was frozen, which felt unusual but certainly not painful. I was sedated, but I told them "just enough to make me really relaxed". And that's exactly what they did. It depends on your personality--I do not like being unconscious and out of my own control. If you're okay with being right out of it and anethsesia doesn't make you sick, you probably want to be "out".

Thank you to all of your for your input! It really helps. I would like to have no idea what is going on, so I will tell them that!

Thanks again!

mumseyh Rookie
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Versed is the conscious sedation medication, and it is wonderful. I wouldn't do it any other way. Have had it three times, and remember nothing. I was just tired the rest of the day, but that is no big deal.

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