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Posted 11/1/2013 2:54 AM (GMT 0)
SO I know it's a common procedure done daily to patients. But theres something about being put under conscious sedations thats really freaking me out , I don't want to wake up gaging , that would be horrible . My anxiety is so sky high . That even thinking about tomorrow is making my knees weak . What should I do ? Do you guys have any suggestions , as to how to stay calm? smhair
Also If you have had an upper endoscopy please tell me how it went!
I am only 20 , and completely panicked !
Posted 11/1/2013 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
This has been done before and they can give you medication to settle your tummy. I dout that you will wake up feeling anything but tired. Just tell them that you want something for your tummy and they will give it to you. I hope this helps. I know that you will be just fine.
Posted 11/1/2013 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
emilylove12321232

Please find a way to relax. I have had this done so many times I can't count them anymore.

The hardest part is getting the IV. after that it's all easy. They will give you enough meds and monitor you so you don't gag or atleast remember any of it.

When you go into the procedure room they will have you lay on your left side and attach heart monitor leads. Just before they give you the happy cocktail they will place a teeth guard in your mouth so you don't bite down on the scope.
Before they do anything scope wise the doctor will be sure you are asleep. Then you wake up to the nurse calling your name and back to the recovery room.

They will take vitals as they will when you get checked in and usually have some water to drink and maybe some crackers to eat.

Trust me you will be out for this, I have tried my best to stay awake, no luck!

Take care,
Bill
Posted 11/1/2013 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
I'm trying to stay calm . the only way I can is by avoiding the truth you know? I just feel like if I ignore my anxiety It will end up so sever tomorrow I will be passed out before the procedure has even started .I definitely Don't want or need that lol
After I eat this meal i'm going to try and meditate and see if that helps .
Posted 11/1/2013 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
I'm trying to stay calm . the only way I can is by avoiding the truth you know? I just feel like if I ignore my anxiety It will end up so sever tomorrow I will be passed out before the procedure has even started .I definitely Don't want or need that lol
After I eat this meal i'm going to try and meditate and see if that helps .
Posted 11/1/2013 3:24 AM (GMT 0)
Emily, they have done so many of these, please give yourself a break, you call before going, tell them they
better give you something to calm you down, they will understand, Please come back here tomorrow after
this is over, because you are not the only person who is afraid of these things, we need for you to reassure
others who will read about your experience so they will not suffer unduly. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 11/1/2013 4:39 AM (GMT 0)
Dear Emily,

I am sorry that you are feeling this way. As a person that has already gone through one endoscopy(and am scheduled for a second one in 3 weeks), I wanted to let you know that it is really nothing to worry about.

Scaredy Cat described perfectly what they do during the procedure. For me the only 2 differences were that they sprayed my throat with a numbing spray(so that you won't understand a thing) and when I woke up, I was feeling really sleepy. Went home, took a nap and woke up kinda doppey and all smiley without a reason(after effect of the sedation, lol).

The doctors perform thousands of those procedures and the chances of something not going right are totally remote.

Hope you feel better,
John
Posted 11/1/2013 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
Well im heading over to the endoscopy center in a few minutes , please keep me in you're prayers . I guess im going to suck it up and do this thing . The PH monitor is gonna suck :/
Posted 11/1/2013 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Emily,
I am hoping things are going well for you today. I do understand your fears and hopefully by this time you have been medicated and the scope is going well.

Let us hear from you when your up to it.

Prayers coming your way.

Gentle Hugs,
Kitt
Posted 11/1/2013 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi EL.,

I am sorry that you are feeling so worried. It is understandable, especially if this is your first time going under sedation.

I don't know if you have already left for your procedure or not. (sorry, I was offline last night) but here are a few things that could help.

Be honest with your medical team who is assisting in the procedure. Let them know that you are very nervous. They may be able to get you something light to calm you down when you first come in. This way, during the waiting and prep, you won't be panicking.

Use your coping skills. Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and postive mantras will make a difference.

Envision a postive outcome. Imagine everything going smoothly and you doing great during the whole experience. Keep uncomfortable thoughts as bay by telling yourself that all is going to go well.

Let us know how it went when you can. We are here for your support, so post anytime.

Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/2/2013 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hey everyone ! I'm alive ! Everyone was right , no big deal.
The hardest part was fasting and getting the IV in . They had to try 5 different times. They did know I was nervous and they were very kind about it . They gave me something trough my IV that made the world a little fuzzy and me less anxious . Then I remember getting into the room and crying a little because I was scared . I was talking to the nurse about my fears then BAM I was being awoke by a nurse in the recovery room. Everything went good. And the meds are great . I didn't feel a thing .
Posted 11/2/2013 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
Yay! So proud of you! I am so glad that you did this and came through just fine. I hope the rest of the day goes just as well.
Posted 11/2/2013 2:36 AM (GMT 0)
Emily, There are many definitions of Courage, One is doing something you are very afraid of because it needs doing! "You are very Courageous"! Peace.

Larry ***
Posted 11/2/2013 4:43 AM (GMT 0)
Great job!!

I hope that all of your results are good too!

Let us know, and keep posting.:)

S.C.
Posted 11/3/2013 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I will have my endoscopy two weeks from now.  My doctor assured me that it will be fine.  I told her i will surely panic.  My sister and mother both underwent endoscopy and they also assured me its gonna be okay but their experience might be unlike mine.  I am nervous thinking about it but then i would also assure myself that at least i would know what's going inside.

Only those who have GERD can be empathic i guess.  Most of those that I've shared my symptoms with told me I am just having anxiety attacks which really are somewhat similar to GERD as well.

Thanks for this forum.  It's a great help.

Pie

Posted 11/3/2013 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi PF and welcome.:)

I am glad that you have joined us so that we can support you during this time.

To keep calm and prevent your anxiety from causing any panic issues as you prepare for your test...I can suggest taking a look into our Resources. (see link below)

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

There are many coping skills and stress relieving exercises in there that you can learn and practice...starting now, so that you will be well prepared when your procedure is about to happen.

I invite you to post with us anytime. We understand and care.:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

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