Good Luck xxx. I had it done three years ago and went for the throat spray and I remember gagging a bit and the nurse told me I went a funny shade of white and whilst it was clearly not an enjoyable experience I did not find it that bad, though I was keen for it to end.
I did note that of about 10 other patients on the ward I think I was the only one who chose this route. I had another one done today and opted for the throat spray again. I have to admit to being slightly fearful, but the nurses were very reassuring and supportive telling me how well I was doing throughout and it really helped.
The thing that helped me the most though was to focus solely on breathing in and out constantly during the procedure and I found it a breeze and it felt like no time at all. The doctor said to me that I seemed "to go into some sort of zone"!
On both occasions I did not find the spray itself that bad. In short, it is not a lot of fun but if you want to be in and out quickly then go for the spray and just focus on the breathing.
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If you have a narrowed oesophagus, the endoscopist can pass instruments down the endoscope to help stretch and widen it. The instruments can also be used to insert a balloon or stent a hollow plastic or metal tube to hold the sides of your oesophagus open. If you did not have a sedative, you can usually go home soon after the procedure is finished. If you had a sedative, you'll need to rest quietly for a few minutes or hours until the sedative has worn off. You'll also need to arrange for someone to take you home and to stay with you for at least 24 hours.
Even if you feel very alert, the sedative can stay in your blood for 24 hours and you may experience further episodes of drowsiness.
Before you're discharged, the nurse or doctor may be able to explain the results of the procedure to you. Sometimes, you may need to have an appointment with the doctor or your GP a few days or weeks later to discuss the results. You'll be told if you need to make any changes to your diet during the hours or days after going home.
It's normal to feel bloated or have a sore throat for a day or two after a gastroscopy. You should contact your GP or the endoscopy unit immediately if you develop signs of a more serious problem, such as:.
Read more about the risks with a gastroscopy. Page last reviewed: 14 October Next review due: 14 October Phone the hospital if there's anything you're unsure about. Preparing for a gastroscopy If you're referred for a gastroscopy, you'll be told whether you need to stop taking any of your medicines beforehand.
If you're taking any of the following medicines, you should phone the endoscopy unit before your appointment, because special arrangements may need to be made: any medicine used to treat diabetes , such as insulin or metformin any blood-thinning medicine used to prevent blood clots , such as low-dose aspirin , warfarin or clopidogrel It's important that your stomach is empty during a gastroscopy, so the whole area can be seen clearly.
The procedure A gastroscopy often takes less than 15 minutes, although it may take longer if it's being used to treat a condition. Sedation is a state of sleepiness that happens when you receive medication before a procedure to help you rest and relax. Sedation relieves or avoids discomfort. For example, the gas used to inflate your stomach and intestines may cause a stretching feeling.
The depth of your sleepiness depends on the type and dose of medications given through a vein. There are two main types of sedation used for gastrointestinal procedures-conscious sedation and deep sedation. You will be drowsy and forgetful but can still follow simple instructions while asleep. A medication called propofol is typically used. Deep sedation requires closer patient monitoring during endoscopy. In many places, its use requires anesthesia personnel and may involve additional patient costs through insurance.
You may also consider not having sedation for your endoscopy. You would be awake during your procedure and able to observe the procedure as it occurs but may feel some discomfort.
If interested, you should discuss it with staff or your doctor before the endoscopy and on the day of endoscopy. Sedation also requires you to not eat or drink for some time before the procedure. Usually no liquids for at least 2 hours before you start your procedure and no solid foods for at least 8 hours before your procedure starts. Eating or drinking too soon to your procedure can result in delays to your procedure.
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