Endoscopy test

I am a very anxiety driven person. Get very anxious over very minor issues. Take Xanax when needed for anxiety and panic attacks. I had an Endoscopy test scheduled today due to GERD. I was EXTREMELY anxious/nervous about it but I can tell you that it is easy to accomplish......SO glad I did it! Even though my Mother has had it done three times and told me there was nothing to it I still couldn't relax, I wouldn't accept it......BUT it was true, the procedure only takes about 10 minutes and you're only on anesthesia for about 1/2 hr. I had mine done 7:00 AM, home by 8:30, and running errands about 1:30 that afternoon. I was a little bloated with gas, but who cares, didn't even have a sore throat. If you are dealing with reflux issues and have concerns, definitely have the scope done, I PROMISE YOU, the thoughts in your head, IF you're worried, are false.....it's painless! You'll be done and on your way before you know it. If I can handle it, TRUST ME, you can! I get anxiety about EVERYTHING! Good luck!

Post Edited (Dimar) : 10/4/2013 9:18:34 PM (GMT-6)

Deise, thank you for taking the time to read my post.

Dimar

I had 2 in one day and they were both a breeze for me.  The first one I vaguely remembered but the Dr. was unable to complete it because I bit her........shame on me - should have kept her hands out of my mouth.  She accused me of having a mouth that was to little which made it my fault she could not perform the scope. That was a first as most people would say I have a big mouth.

I was transferred up-town to a more experienced Dr. who looked into my mouth and smiled as he said we won't have a problem at all.  And we did not.  I agree with you the fear of the unknown is the worse part of any test.

Thank you for sharing you positive experience.

Kindly,

Kitt

They said I fought the doctor during my second endo. I can't remember it at all though. Serves him right for shoving anythng but food down my throat...... tee-hee!