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This stuff was the same, I decided to remain in the bathroom after application, instructions said 15-20 minutes, I lasted about 4 before the world fell out of my bottom
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This stuff was the same, I decided to remain in the bathroom after application, instructions said 15-20 minutes, I lasted about 4 before the world fell out of my bottom
Soldato
Had one last year (endo and gastro, not the same tube I hope... j/k) and I asked for the sedation (fentanyl and midazolam + throat spray).
Reading other peoples experiences they say the sedation or "concious sedation" worked wonders and they either didnt feel a thing, fell asleep or didn't remember.
For me, you may as well have told me to drink some water and get on with it, it did nothing and I was fully lucid/aware the entire time.
It was a bit uncomfortable though and I gagged at a certain point halfway and couldn't stop and nearly thought I couldn't breathe anymore, but it passed after really concentrating.
In retrospect it was okay considering how quickly it's over with, had a team come over from the UK to do it and they gave me COVID.
Reading other peoples experiences they say the sedation or "concious sedation" worked wonders and they either didnt feel a thing, fell asleep or didn't remember.
For me, you may as well have told me to drink some water and get on with it, it did nothing and I was fully lucid/aware the entire time.
It was a bit uncomfortable though and I gagged at a certain point halfway and couldn't stop and nearly thought I couldn't breathe anymore, but it passed after really concentrating.
In retrospect it was okay considering how quickly it's over with, had a team come over from the UK to do it and they gave me COVID.
How long did you have gerd for mate? What medication did they give you for it? What symptoms did you have? I've had this going on for 3 month now and it's doing my nut in, the constant stomach pains are making me think it's not GERD, also got.major heartburn which I've never really had before.
I'd rather die than do this
Soldato
Have they not given you any antibiotics to kill the bacteria that causes the ulcers? That was what caused my ulcer, like an idiot I ignored the pain and just got on with it. Until the morning it perforated that is, it was like the worst stomach cramps ever! I couldn't relax my stomach muscles for anything, ended up getting ambulance to hospital and surgery.
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They gave me lansoprazole but it made me much worse and gave me diarrhea, so they said i might as well stop taking it, i think you need to stop taking lansoprazole before having an endoscopy anyway so be pointless going back on it now.
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I've had a colonoscopy and tbh, it's not that bad. The waiting, prep and over-thinking before hand is worse. I had sedation, but I was fully lucid throughout.
Other than 1 part where he had to push past some valve, which was about 10 seconds of similar to gut-rot after a really dodgy curry, the rest I barely felt a thing.
Other than 1 part where he had to push past some valve, which was about 10 seconds of similar to gut-rot after a really dodgy curry, the rest I barely felt a thing.
Soldato
Interesting to hear!
Never had to have a camera up the rear thankfully!
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My first endescopy that I had 5/6 years ago was horrendous and I still have nightmares about it! Lol!
Although I'm kinda relieved now, to realise that others on here, have found that the choking and suffocating sensation happened to them too.
That was bad enough (I gag on my toothbrush at times) as the sedation did absolutely nothing to me and I felt every, single, thing; but even though I had fasted for 7 hours beforehand, they couldn't complete it anyway as they discovered there was still food in my stomach and vomit was trying to come up at the same time!
So they had to stop the procedure anyway.
I was a total wuss though and burst into tears in the waiting room afterwards, whilst trying to eat biscuits and drink the tea because I was so horrified at what had happened! Lol!
Whilst they were explaining to me afterwards what they thought was wrong with me, they said "You really didn't like that, did you?!"
I could've punched them in the face with rage and upset (I have a borderline personality disorder and am on the autistic spectrum so my emotions are HUGE) but I just went home with my friend and he looked after me which made me feel slightly better!
Although I'm kinda relieved now, to realise that others on here, have found that the choking and suffocating sensation happened to them too.
That was bad enough (I gag on my toothbrush at times) as the sedation did absolutely nothing to me and I felt every, single, thing; but even though I had fasted for 7 hours beforehand, they couldn't complete it anyway as they discovered there was still food in my stomach and vomit was trying to come up at the same time!
So they had to stop the procedure anyway.
I was a total wuss though and burst into tears in the waiting room afterwards, whilst trying to eat biscuits and drink the tea because I was so horrified at what had happened! Lol!
Whilst they were explaining to me afterwards what they thought was wrong with me, they said "You really didn't like that, did you?!"
I could've punched them in the face with rage and upset (I have a borderline personality disorder and am on the autistic spectrum so my emotions are HUGE) but I just went home with my friend and he looked after me which made me feel slightly better!
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I was given that after surgery as it lowers the production of stomach acid. If you have a H.pylori infection that causes ulcers you will be given a course of different antibiotics to kill it off. Maybe they need to take a sample by doing an endoscopy first, actually thinking about it I got some test results after mine saying there was no futher H pylori infection.
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Out of an Endoscopy and Colonoscopy I would rather pick the latter. Ive had both, though the prep part is worst for the latter.
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So I've had them look at my throat through up the nose.. turns out they couldn't get past one nostril and had to then give me more numbing on the other side.. so I was high as a kite after that. Fishbones and me don't seem to mix. I've also had a camera up the eye of the cyclops.. thanks to damage caused by getting kicked in the goolies when younger.. that was unpleasant as too was the op to remove the scar tissue.
I've had around 15-20 OGDs (camera down) in the last 12 years. And I had 3 colonscopies in 2023.
The OGDs, I recommend a couple of things for people that are nervous about it and also here are some general thoughts
1) Take the sedation. It is not intended to make you sleep, it zones you out a bit, but it also works that you don't remember too much about the procedure later.
2) The night before, stay up really late, so as you go to the OGD sleepy. I find then with the sedation, I would be more likely to sleep thru the whole thing.
3) The spray on the back of the throat to numb it, it always use to put me in a wee panic as it felt like you can't swallow, but of course you can no problem.
4) You have a 15 min interview where they'll ask you a whole heap of question like have you ever had mad cow diease, when did you last eat, do you have any metal work, any dentures etc etc. They'll put in the canula so the doc can administer the sedative, take your blood pressure, you'll sign the form. When you go into the room, there is a 5-10 min preamble where they will fit oxygen thing around your nose, do the throat spray, probably ask you some of the same questions again, and fit a mouth piece so that the doc can get the camera in and you can't bite on it.
5) The camera is in you for max 4-5 minutes, maybe a min longer if they want to take pictures. Some people have a really bad gag reflex, some almost none, and most are inbetween. I'm not too bad, but it's an involuntary thing. It is the reason why you do need to follow the fasting advice, as it means you have nothing to bring up.
6) Afterwards they will keep you for a while, longer if you have had a sedative, perhaps 30mins to 1hr.
7) If you have had a sedative, they will tell you someone has to be with your for the next 24hrs, not to sign any docs etc, and you must not drive for 24hrs. Note because a doctor has told you not to drive, YOUR INSURANCE WILL BE INVALID if you have an accident in that timeframe. Personally, how I am afterwards is very variable, sometimes I feel like I had no sedative, others I do feel sleepy.
Any questions, feel free to ask.
Colonscopies I'll go thru it if anyone is interested.
The OGDs, I recommend a couple of things for people that are nervous about it and also here are some general thoughts
1) Take the sedation. It is not intended to make you sleep, it zones you out a bit, but it also works that you don't remember too much about the procedure later.
2) The night before, stay up really late, so as you go to the OGD sleepy. I find then with the sedation, I would be more likely to sleep thru the whole thing.
3) The spray on the back of the throat to numb it, it always use to put me in a wee panic as it felt like you can't swallow, but of course you can no problem.
4) You have a 15 min interview where they'll ask you a whole heap of question like have you ever had mad cow diease, when did you last eat, do you have any metal work, any dentures etc etc. They'll put in the canula so the doc can administer the sedative, take your blood pressure, you'll sign the form. When you go into the room, there is a 5-10 min preamble where they will fit oxygen thing around your nose, do the throat spray, probably ask you some of the same questions again, and fit a mouth piece so that the doc can get the camera in and you can't bite on it.
5) The camera is in you for max 4-5 minutes, maybe a min longer if they want to take pictures. Some people have a really bad gag reflex, some almost none, and most are inbetween. I'm not too bad, but it's an involuntary thing. It is the reason why you do need to follow the fasting advice, as it means you have nothing to bring up.
6) Afterwards they will keep you for a while, longer if you have had a sedative, perhaps 30mins to 1hr.
7) If you have had a sedative, they will tell you someone has to be with your for the next 24hrs, not to sign any docs etc, and you must not drive for 24hrs. Note because a doctor has told you not to drive, YOUR INSURANCE WILL BE INVALID if you have an accident in that timeframe. Personally, how I am afterwards is very variable, sometimes I feel like I had no sedative, others I do feel sleepy.
Any questions, feel free to ask.
Colonscopies I'll go thru it if anyone is interested.
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I had a kidney stone pulled out that way once. I would not recommend the experience.
Soldato
I think an endoscopy it's worse in the moment, but the prep for a colonoscopy is awful
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Yep, the recovery bag catheter has a ballon their inflate with saline to keep it in place while it all heals.. not good when you have to call the nurse due to enough dark blood to make an inch clot in the nappy.... you get the idea. Not pleasant. The catheters you get for peeing during the longer recovery .. not pleasant either.
Still - was worth it in the end.
In terms of camera - awake not good (but the scar tissue made them abort). Sedated … i just remember the was a bit of chemistry with the anaesthetist who was really beautiful up until about count 9.. I was disappointed not to have a phone number written on my arm!
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Colonoscopy was a non-event for me and I just had fentanyl with no sedation. That meant I could just leave shortly after and get on with my day. I had Plenvu prep and it was fine just sipping it each time over an hour (Mango flavour 1st, Banana 2nd I think it was). 22 visits to the bog in total.
For about 20 seconds of the procedure I had what felt like horrible gut cramp and nearly regretted passing up the sedation but I just thought of other things. A couple of times going around bends it was uncomfortable but all things considered, it was over so quickly that I'd definitely do it again without sedation.
I think I'm going to need the throat camera as well though.
I don't want sedation for that either so good to read some other accounts.
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Fentanyl sounds good though!Colonoscopy was a non-event for me and I just had fentanyl with no sedation. That meant I could just leave shortly after and get on with my day. I had Plenvu prep and it was fine just sipping it each time over an hour (Mango flavour 1st, Banana 2nd I think it was). 22 visits to the bog in total.
For about 20 seconds of the procedure I had what felt like horrible gut cramp and nearly regretted passing up the sedation but I just thought of other things. A couple of times going around bends it was uncomfortable but all things considered, it was over so quickly that I'd definitely do it again without sedation.
I think I'm going to need the throat camera as well though.
Without turning this into a medical thread...I'm having one next week, petrified to be honest, how should I take it?
I think it's GERD, hopefully nothing more serious.
I had GERD. Very nasty thing.
I always used to have mine just with throat spray, as the one time I had it without I felt totally out of control and made it worse. They key is to be able to control how you breathing and I couldn't regulate this under sedation. It is a horrible experience. I have had about half a dozen of them now - Two for removing blockages post fundo surgery. By the time I had the last one I was making jokes in the middle of the procedure (Doctor said "it's a big one (the blockage). I had to respond "that's what she said" as best I could with a camera down my gullet. The nurses were in hysterics!).
On the flip, my father, who also had GERD and Barrats, could never get it down with just the spray. I guess it is personal choice, but once you have sedation, you can't undo it. If you try spray, at least you can sedate after if you don't get on with it.
This is one of those procedures where I can firmly say, as awful as it sounds, I would have rather have had colon then endo!
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