I have to have a gastroscopy test done, to find out if my esophagus is functioning properly, and to see what is causing my food to become temporarily stuck, or slow moving. What should I expect during this procedure? Painful?
Have you had this done? Please give me your thoughts and opinions! Thanks a bunch!
2007-07-20 16:09:51 · 3 answers · asked by ellebekay 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I've had it done and they gave me a sedative that basically kept me from remembering anything that happened. It was as if I went to sleep and woke up again, but actually was still conscious when they were doing it. No pain or discomfort at all. It was a breeze.
2007-07-20 16:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by William D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the 2 above!! I had it done at it was nothing at all.The sedative they give you will have you in a sleep/relaxed state and you wont really remember a thing.They stick the scope into your throat (remember,you are not awake really to notice this procedure),and they check on their moniter/screen what the promblem may be.I worried like crazy before i had it done,and i worried for nothing! You will do fine.
2007-07-20 18:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Yes I have and I agree with answer 1. They have to suppress the gag reflex.
2007-07-20 17:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋