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Hello

I have a gastroscopy and endoscopy scheduled for next week. I have had a gastroscopy before without sedation and that was fine. My friend who has had an endoscopy advised sedation. I don't know which I find the most scary - to be sedated or to have the procedures while fully awake. You experiences, good and bad, would be appreciated.

thanks

Rebecca

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i'm not sure what you are asking---you said you have already had a scope done without anesthesia and it was fine-----an endoscopy and a gastroscopy are the same thing. is there a reason that you are afraid of doing it without anesthesia again? i had a scope done in december and was put completely out for it----i can't imagine having it done while awake!!!

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sorry - got confused myself.

I am scheculed for a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy at the same time.

My fear is that I managed the gastroscopy without sedation but that was quick - 5-10mins maybe. The colonoscopy info stuff says it can take 30mins. Not sure if I can remain calm while people prod me for that long.

anyone got experience of colonoscopy without sedation ?

thanks

Rebecca

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sorry - got confused myself.

I am scheculed for a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy at the same time.

My fear is that I managed the gastroscopy without sedation but that was quick - 5-10mins maybe. The colonoscopy info stuff says it can take 30mins. Not sure if I can remain calm while people prod me for that long.

anyone got experience of colonoscopy without sedation ?

thanks

Rebecca

I had a colonoscopy and an endoscopy done. I was totally out for the endoscopy - I didn't wake up until it was over. For the colonoscopy, however, I was only mildly sedated. I was aware of the whole thing but I didn't feel anything and that was fine. I don't remember how long it took but it didn't seem that long.

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When I had mine done (twice) I was completely out for it. I would do it that way again. I would not want that memory if nothing else. :) Just make sure you have some one you completely trust along to ask questions and take notes.

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chrissy
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i had a colonoscopy done without sedation and it was ok---but, i think that it might depend on how "deep" they need to go as to whether or not you want to be put out.

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I've never had a colonoscopy, but I have had 2 endoscopies done without sedation, and it was really nice to not worry about side effects or risks of anesthesia. It was also nice to get up, go home, and not waste the rest of the day recovering. I do think that 30 minutes would have been extremely tough, though--I have a horrendous gag reflex. I told the doctor I didn't mind gagging for 5 minutes if she didn't, and she was fine about it. They did spray my throat with a local anesthetic spray VERY THOROUGHLY, though!

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i had both in feb and they put me out. the only bad part was the nurses released me way too early, on the ride home i kept passing out and turned pale white , kinda scared my wife, but all was well once we got home. my vote is go for the sedation

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