[summerwind]

I've been hurting severly since Monday. Yesterday It looked like i might have blood in my stool. today went to gi doc and stool was positive for blood. He thinks I might have an ulcer and I'm having an endoscopy done on 5-11. I wonder if this has whats been causing my problem along???What can I expect on the endoscopy? I've had a colonoscopy before, and didn't do very well, it was excruciating and I hit the doctor and yelled at him calling him a mudder fudder. The doc today said he would make sure that I was heavily sedated and he would make sure I didn't hurt like that again. I had major sedation with the colon. but it wasn't working, they were afraind to give me more, cuz it wasn't scheduled with the anesthiologist (Sp) Sorry, typing is bad today.Thanks,Summer

 

[peardrops]

Hi Summerwind, two of my friends have just had endoscopy. Both were nervous wrecks before the procedure! Neither of them can remember anything at all, said it was a breeze. They were both heavily sedated. You are bound to be nervous about having this done, I know I would be. If I was you I'd make sure the doctor knows beforehand your worry about not being sedated enough. Good luck.....

 

[JeanieK]

Endoscopy is no big deal at all, much easier than the colonoscopy in my opinion. What exactly are your pain symptoms?

 

[champ81]

hey there I just had an endoscopy done last week and I was nervous as well but there is nothhing to worry about. I had to gargle this stuff at first to numb my throat and they heavily sedated me. The nurse said that I would be awake but one of the side affects is amnesia from one of the meds they give you, and he was right. I don't remember a thing. The doc said I was going to feel light headed and that is all I remember.hope that helps

 

[goofygut]

Summerwind...Hey!! Not to worry!! Been there, done that and got the tee-shirt!! Was a complete breeze and actually, the meds they give you to relax..well, let's just say they are awesome !!! I felt great during and after the whole thing !!Piece of cake...you CAN do this !!!Keep us posted...be encouraged..you'll be on your way home wanting something to eat and feelin' fine!!