My Top Tips To Endure Your Endoscopy/Gastroscopy (My 4th Experience!)

[@hannah1234xo]

Hi all! I had my endoscopy on Saturday. Just thought I would come on here and share my experience. Not to make you all feel anxious at all. I had my endoscopy without sedation because my veins are small and they couldn't inject the sedation into me. Overall, the procedure took 4 minutes exactly. I was gagging quite a lot but it's over before you know it. Im so glad I didn't take sedation.

[@easewithjohn]

Thank you for sharing

[@philipmason3218]

Hi, I'm late to the show. I had my Gastroscopy a few days ago. My daughter was waiting for me, so I opted for the throat spray. Although everyone was very nice and everything was explained, nothing could have prepared me for the sheer hell of uncontrolled gagging and wretching, for the five minutes the procedure took. It was a truly horrible experience. I have to have annual checks now 😮. I'll most definitely be asking for sedation.

[@99rpm]

Just to share my experience as well with this examination. I’ve had a couple, all requested by myself (as a true health anxiety person would do, unfortunately). It showed a small hh. I never had the sedation, I guess in NL this is not common, it was every time the lovely bananaspray (lidocaine). The most important advise I can give is: Stay calm, breath normal and steadily. The more calm and easy you are, the less uncomfortable the experience will be. Sure, the swallowing part is not comfortable, but it’s painless, and once it’s ‘down the hatch’, all you have to do is lie there and be still, it’s done pretty quickly. The people doing the exam are professionals who do this multiple times a day, day in day out. Lastly, know that many people of all ages have this exam, it’s quite common. One tip for the really anxious people: I asked them to not mention anything if saw anything unusual, but keep it to themselves untill it’s done. Just my two cents.. Gijs

[@EFTforeverything]

Thanks for your comment, I'm having one on Thursday and you've put my mind at ease x

[@INDIAHmusic]

Hey! First of all, thanks so much John, for your videos on endoscopies and your experience with them! Of all the hundreds of vids like this, yours calmed me down the most! The first time I tried, without sedation, because I wanted to be in control of my body, They gave me half of the full dose of throat spray and I freaked out and left in tears and a panic attack. Anyone getting an endoscopy, PLEASE GET SEDATION! Today I went for the procedure WITH sedation - completely different experience - You don’t really remember much at all, and what you do remember is just things like heaving, and having it pulled out! Couldn’t believe how comfortable I was, and like John says, the sedation is quite nice 😅 I have an anxiety disorder and I’m telling, if you get sedation, it actually feels MORE than fine!

[@chadiverson9291]

While I recognize that in some countries you have to fight harder to be properly sedated for the procedure, the trick is to speak up for yourself ahead of time and insistently voice your concerns (to the point of refusing consent if warranted) especially if you have issues with a strong gag reflex. Insist to your gi doc to have an anesthesiologist present in the room to give you propofol sedation if the standard versed (midazolam)/fentanyl cocktail likely isn't going to be sufficient for you. The propofol will make sure you don't remember a thing even if you have a rough go of it. That is what happened to me.

[@liammcclelland7201]

I had an upper endoscopy today and have to say this video did help me a lot. I was really anxious and it was indeed uncomfortable but soo glad I took the sedative option. It really helps to take the edge off in terms of anxiety when it comes to the procedure. The mouth spray is a MUST, as it helps to hide some of the discomfort of the scope. overall, both options for comfort only cover up the discomfort a bit. This procedure isn’t a breeze (at least not in the uk) as you are still awake even on the sedative and you still have to swallow the scope at the beginning. However, once that initial bit is done, it is mostly alright and is over before you know it. I’ve been diagnosed with moderately severe gastritis so hopefully can get the treatment I need for my pain.

[@liammcclelland7201]

Just to add, despite having the spray and sedative, I was back on the ward and eating properly within half an hour. Yes I’m currently admitted in hospital but shows that it doesn’t always prevent you from doing other stuff for a while. The longest part was being on oxygen for an hour which could be done in the ward bedside thankfully.

[@easewithjohn]

Thank you for the message Liam, really glad to hear that this video brought you some comfort and that you’ve got a diagnosis - hope you get the right treatment and your symptoms stop soon. X

[@Zanatos9]

@@liammcclelland7201 What did they use for sedation?

[@goldbane]

i’ll be having one tomorrow to hopefully diagnose stomach pain problems i’ve had for over a year and i’ve been absolutely petrified the weeks leading up for it- will definitely beg the doctors for sedation as i have several anxiety disorders. thank you for this video, it helps a lot with all the worry.

[@charleeschannel4841]

How’d it go?

[@goldbane]

@@charleeschannel4841 forgot i commented here, haha. it went very well! obviously not the most comfortable experience but i was given throat spray and sedation, and i don't remember anything that happened aside from having to swallow the camera and when they took it out because i gagged a bit. i was so out of it i couldn't tell you if i fell asleep or just was just too high for my brain to process what was going on-- seemed like it was over in an instant. i only got my bearings back in the recovery room when everything was already over. definitely recommend asking for both if you're worried.

[@JumpRopeQueen]

I have one tomorrow 😮. A bit anxious, to be honest.

[@KG-ck9hb]

​@@goldbanedid they discover anything wrong with your stomach?.

[@goldbane]

@@KG-ck9hb not on the endoscopy, turns out they were looking in the wrong place. i had a polyp they found on a followup colonoscopy

[@eming2473]

This helped me so much, in my head you panic before but this is reassuring.

[@mafrodavies3949]

I'm a fellow young Hiatal Hernia sufferer, 22! Thanks for making this video it will help lots of people. Without a family friend advising me to have sedation I suspect my gastroscopy experience would have been far worse!

[@easewithjohn]

I’ve been surprised at the amount of sufferers in their 20’s. Online it’s clear that a Haitus Her is is something that affects 50+ so it does make me question where they are getting the research. I’m getting daily messages from young people with similar issues. Thank you for watching, and I hope you are doing much better!

[@watermelonineasterhay]

I'm 32 and I've got one 2cm slipping. Have never felt it but I keep getting gastritis and reflux

[@snowy-19]

How are u now bro... What were your symptoms

[@FHRider-o1m]

Thanks for posting this, my relative has declined sedation, after listening to your experiences I'm going to encourage them to have it, knowing they won't handle it well otherwise x

[@allthingshayley]

I couldn’t agree more. I had it without sedation and it was horrid. I was told so many people have it without sedation so I thought I can do this. I am assuming those people haven’t had one before. 😀

[@TeamAmy100]

Thank you so much for putting me at ease and sharing your experience. As you say, there aren’t many patient lead views, so it is great to find yours.

[@Kittycats26]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am having one (my first) in a couple of weeks so gathering info and pros and cons of whether to be sedated. Over all I think I will choose not to have one but it’s really helpful to hear other people’s experiences

[@olgaherdova3206]

Dear John, thank you so much for helping me out to decide if to go with or without sedation. I’m definitely going through with sedation and I don’t care to stay a few hours later in the hospital. I don’t want to remember this “lovely” experience 😅 I’ve had open heart surgery twice, but I wasn’t nervous like I’m now. I guess it’s because of putting a tube up and down… It must be uncomfortable for anyone. I’m going in in 7 days. I hope you are doing well and you are healthy. Please take care 😊

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

Just had my first one this week. I wanted sedation, but because I live alone and no one could look after me they wouldn't give me sedation, so I had to it without. I won't pretend it was anything less than horrible, with completely uncontrollable retching despite the staff doing their best to comfort me and me doing controlled breathing, but it was over pretty quickly, and was totally painless.

[@SH-bd7bv]

I just come back from having a gastroscopy. I had sedation without throat spray and did not feel a thing? I don't remember the camera going in or out. I just came round when the nurse took the oxygen of me. I did not have Entonox gas just oxygen. The nurse recommended that I have the throat spray to help me gag less but I insisted on not having it due to bad reviews about the spray. As I did not have the spray I was able to eat and drink right away (after 15 min in the recovery room) It has only been 3 hours since the procedure but I don't have any sore throat, headache or dizziness. I just feel sleepy a bit. It is a shame I went through 2 weeks of sleepless night but it went well praise God! I don't remember anything at all I actually asked the nurse if it finished :) Praise God.

[@volt8684]

I have had several of these. 1st one I had was sedation. I remembered thinking someone was trying to murder me by choking, that was my only memory. The 5 or 6 others I just have throat spray. Its very uncomfortable but breath through the nose. The gagging is horrid but u cant be sick. Got another this Thursday and am terrified but will go for throat spray and get on with it. I have v strong gag reflex. When endoscope is in you CAN breath. The swallowing is the worst bit as you said it’s not small at all.good luck to all out there. However you get this test and you are left with no options for treatment

[@jadeykinz1026]

Also as an emetaphobe, this procedure terrifies me.

[@leahc8646]

I have the same phobia!! I’m scheduled to have an endoscopy on March 22 - I am petrified! But I will tell the nurse and doctor my fears and I’ll remind them that this procedure will not go well for any of us if I’m not fully sedated because I will not keep still. Crossing my fingers!

[@instant_mint]

@@leahc8646 how did it go?

[@redeyereptile5117]

​@@instant_mintdid you get one?😮

[@instant_mint]

@@redeyereptile5117 yes. I was able to be scheduled for twilight sedation. Made the whole process super easy and not problematic at all

[@vittorio123]

@@redeyereptile5117did you get one? 😮

[@mikefuller9330]

Had my first one today, watching your video made meek much better thank you. Sedation was the best option 😊

[@sunnyfaithrush3066]

First thing I said in the clinic, is knock me out! Absolutely.. I remembered nothing, and that allows me to continue my future appointments and be less anxious about my healthcare. Be kind to yourself. Thanks for the video.😊

[@vadersmyfather]

I had a gastroscopy 2 weeks ago. Just throat spray no sedation. Was quick easy and painless. Its all mental.

[@adamg1234]

Wow really I've got mine tomortow and really don't want sedation thanks for the comment

[@vadersmyfather]

@@adamg1234 good luck it really isn’t as bad as you may expect just stay calm

[@adamg1234]

@@vadersmyfather thank you so much. I guess once you get past the first bit it gets easier? And can you breathe properly? Thanks so much again :-)

[@vadersmyfather]

@@adamg1234 yes the weirdest sensation is as it goes down through the top of the throat where you swallow after that you don’t feel anything and can breath out of your mouth easily

[@adamg1234]

@@vadersmyfather you're a star thank you for the reassurance :-)

[@jamescottrell4410]

Thank you young man! This has been really helpful! I got a call from the hospital last night at 7pm... must have been a cancellation... but today at 2:45 i have an endoscopy! Sedation... yes please... am i nervous HELL YES... however, you ct explaining whats gonna happen has been really helpful.... i'd much rather know what im going to get, as opposed to imagining the worst! Thank you

[@richardwheelerrw]

How was it? Supposed to have it next week

[@Itachiuchiha-i1i]

I have an endoscopy tomorrow, I'm really scared but you're video has calmed me down a bit, God help us all.

[@easewithjohn]

How did it go

[@ometataylor6388]

Thank you for these videos, they have definitely helped! I was starting to get very worked up, but your video has put me at ease! So thank youuuu!

[@seanfenneiiy5670]

Hi ,thank you so much for all the tips and advice I feel a lot better about my procedure now cheers

[@robertventura659]

Thanks for your advice!! I’m having my first endoscopy in October for acid reflux. Your experience is valuable!! I will definitely be sedated also.👍

[@beckyglutenfreebakerybites9625]

I did mine today but I was really scared and panicking but They gave me tons of sedation and I was out in a couple of minutes until 40 minutes later . I knew nothing of it.

[@griselgarcia3677]

I get mine Thursday I’m so scared n panic mode too also scared of the sedation

[@ahdaniahuysmans7308]

@@griselgarcia3677 how was your experience with sedation.. im also scared for it

[@easewithjohn]

Great to hear. Same with me :)

[@fergiak]

Oh I hope this is me! I’m having one tomorrow for the 1st time! I take sooo much meds to put me out for anything.. even freezing for the dentists! Pray for me

[@RichieOooo]

Just got back from mine today. Brutal… that’s my second one awake and it’s 2nd worst experience of my life. 💯 being sedated next time… in my opinion for something like this it shouldn’t be an option to be awake, it’s a traumatic experience

[@easewithjohn]

Totally agreed, glad you got through it! Hope your results were on👌🏼

[@pippippin1854]

One of them I gagged all the way through it and I was awake sedation.Some other ones they had to hold my hands because I try to pull it out of the first time.

[@narmypara100]

I have gastroscopy today and big as i am i am anxious and scared due to the last time they did it i apparently sat up and pulled the tubes out and went bazerk throwing thing about the room due to choking sensation ..il be asking for the strongest sedation today ..thanks for your videos all the best

[@JumpRopeQueen]

Thank you so much. Trying not to panic. Ive got mine tomorrow morning.

[@pumpkinpatch5]

I’m due to have this procedure on Wednesday. I opted for sedation thanks to watching your video, although I’m assuming that all the people on here who fell asleep were in the US? The paperwork for the UK stresses that sedation won’t knock me out? I can’t say that I’m not afraid and absolutely numb with panic, but, thank you sooooo much for sharing your experiences in these videos! You’re helping so many people and you’ve certainly helped me! 💓

[@MissHeatWave]

Let us know how it goes today! wishing you luck, i have mine tomorrow

[@helenjoy6316]

I've had approximately 23, yes about 23! I have one booked for two days time at a nearby hospital. I have PTSD that makes this procedure so much more difficult so even I get worked up but my advice to people is to insist on sedation, insist on putting your hand over your mouth until the sedation kicks in and therefore your hand will naturally just flop down. There is always someone gently keeping your head in position, if you're anxious they will usually be happy to stroke your hair. With correct sedation you shouldn't even realise that you've had your procedure! For a short while I worked in the endoscopy unit and often the patients in the recovery unit would ask when their turn is, not realising that it's been done and in half an hour or so will be eating and drinking and ready for home! If you're coeliac it may be worth taking a gluten free sandwich labelled with your name and hospital number as they'll often offer normal toast or biscuits afterwards. If anyone wants to chat to me about it then I'm happy to help.

[@ewelinastanulewicz8919]

What if my doctor absolutely insists on no sedation?

[@watermelonineasterhay]

You poor soul 😩 two is more than enough for one lifetime

[@jules1990]

Im due to have one done in 3 days, i am absolutely petrified. Ive been crying, not eating, having anxiety attacks. I know when im there ill burst into tears. Half of me says cancel but other half says if i dont go ahead I'll regret it and I'll nrver know whats causing this acid attacks. Think whats scaring me is the throat spray.

[@ashmac1397]

@@jules1990 how did it go ? I have to get the procedure later today 😭

[@jules1990]

@@ashmac1397 sorry only just seen this. Mine was fine I worried for nothing. Hope yours went well 😊

[@charlottegrafton569]

I wish I had seen your video last night. Had a traumatic experience today. I'm a very anxious person but got told that sedation isn't common. So only had throat spray! An experience I never want again. Have a hiatus hernia so will have a look at your other videos. 👍😊

[@easewithjohn]

Thanks Charlotte! Yes I would always have sedation for any future ones x

[@azuldreamfilms5890]

What country do you live in?

[@clarecallaghan6525]

This has helped me so much I’m so scared got mine today

[@theVoid524]

As an American, I've been researching endoscopy quite a bit because my girlfriend has to have regular endoscopies now because of a condition she has called EOE. For the three endoscopies she's had, she was sedated to the point where she didn't remember anything at all and she was probably asleep through most of it. In the US, this is common practice for endoscopy. The patient is deeply sedated to suppress the gag reflex as much as possible and to cause the amnesia effect for the patient. I've noticed after watching videos from people in the UK who have had this procedure that a lot of people there have endoscopies when they're not sedated at all, which is insane to me. And even the ones who are sedated, like you mentioned in this video, often remember details from the procedure, particularly, when they have to swallow the scope. Many also remember gagging quite a bit while sedated as well. My guess is that doctors in the UK are a lot more cautious when it comes to sedating patients because sometimes, things can go very wrong very fast with sedation and there have been cases in the US where people have died during endoscopies because they were deeply sedated and their vital signs were not monitored closely enough.

[@juliamelvin1853]

Can you advise me on types of questions I should be asking. Think my mind blanks with the fear of the procedure. Thanks!

[@Freemo-u8s]

Am getting this on the 25th November and I am definitely getting the sedation

[@jeanettemeek5512]

This is my second one first no sedation was horrific due my next one in 2 weeks definitely having sedation

[@Viperuk80]

I have a an upcoming endoscopy due..not sure on the date yet but this will be my second time. The first time was horrid and traumatic experience, like John I had it with no sedation and i was gagging wrecthing and the 5 mins it was in felt like an eternity.. I couldnt swallow i was stressed.. I was pinned down by the nurses as I was trying to pull the scope out. It was awful. So now i have a new one coming up and this is absolutley terrifying me I havent been sleeping and my anxiety is currently through the roof. I 100 % will demand sedation and will not get it done again without it. I cannout bare the thought of going through it again without it.

[@devab2895]

I had double dose of sedation with midazolam, fentanyl and benadryl but I remember my gagging fits lol it was bearable though and very easy.

[@TheRoboCaterpillar]

I've had really bad acid reflux for a year and a half now, and it's so nice to see some vlogs about it!

[@cheese_and_crackers3270]

Me too 2 years now! The endoscopy came back clear tho so now i dont know what the heck is causing it! I gey a burning sensation in my throat and feel like something is stuck constantly!

[@TheRoboCaterpillar]

@@cheese_and_crackers3270 So yeah - appreciate your content :) I'm actually having another endoscopy done next week, I've actually decided to go private now as it was taking too long trying to get it sorted under the NHS unfortunately. Fingers crossed it goes well!

[@Kim-ss5bb]

​@@cheese_and_crackers3270How are you now I've had it off and on mildly for a while had an endoscopy done about 5 months ago and everything came back normal and found no hernia still don't know what's causing it

[@snowy-19]

​@@TheRoboCaterpillar Hi bro how was your procedure. .. Hope u Are fine now

[@snowy-19]

​@@cheese_and_crackers3270 I also feel these symptoms I am so worried Please help

[@Liz-jc1ef]

Well, I had mine last Thursday and I was scared to the point I was crying. But it went smoothly actually the sedation helped a lot by calming you down. But I had multiple Polyb and inflammation they took it out and they did a biopsy it takes up to two weeks for the results to make sure is not cancer. The only bad thing is that those drugs mistope me up I had a major headache and threw up dry Brown blood. I was told by my doctor that is normal after the procedure due to the poly b being taken out and I did ask a ton of questions.

[@brazydee420]

Yeah like this guy said most videos are just of doctors but im in really bad health but i have a concert 2 days afterwards but im scared to get this done and get a "EndoClip" that terrifies me

[@jacko89d]

Thanks for the video. Why did you have so many endoscopies? Was it really needed if it’s usually some acid reflux treatment needed?

[@sharonebbage1189]

I had mine done yesterday, I was sedated but my gagging was so bad I nearly took the tube out so they had to end the procedure

[@beckyglutenfreebakerybites9625]

not very reassuring

[@narmypara100]

I actually sat up and pulled the tube out and was apparently violent ,probably due to choking it was fight or flight ..i have another today and am not looking forward to it ..il be having hi dose sedation and spray

[@xutsider]

If they don't sedate you, get up and walk out.. I had it done and all they gave me was a throat spray.. it was only a couple minutes but it is horrible.. only tip you need is get sedated and if they refuse then leave that building and try somewhere else

[@pippippin1854]

Had my 8th one with throat spray and gas and air.They took 12 biopsies, I felt everyone of them.Never again will I have it without sedation. Horrible experience.

[@AaronGwynaireGameDev]

I have a referral to get a gastroscopy soon - due to acid reflux symptoms. I understand that without sedation they spray the back of the throat anyway. But sedation sounds great to be honest. I actually cancelled my first one because the guy on reception said it's definitely unpleasant ... I can also get anxious / nervous easily, especially in unusual / unknown situations. My gag reflex could flare up.

[@sumaiya7329]

Hey, have you had the procedure and if so how was it? I’m due to have mine too due to severe acid reflux. Like you I cancelled the first time because I was super nervous.

[@AaronGwynaireGameDev]

@@sumaiya7329 hey! Yes i had it back in march. It went well! I had the semi conscious sedation, didnt feel much at all and it went passed quite quickly. Then later on you try and remember what happened and its all a blur lol

[@snowy-19]

​@@sumaiya7329 Hi how are u .. Have u done The test if yes how was the experience. .please reply i am so anxious ...I too have acid reflux... Could u please tell me your symptoms

[@sumaiya7329]

@@snowy-19 hi, I’m well thank you & I hope you are too. I done the test in august and it was quite traumatising but I promise you now when I look back it seems like it was nothing. It wasn’t painful but the anxiety is what made me find it traumatising.. I just felt fear and panic but if I was to do it again I don’t think I’d be as anxious. It’s because I didn’t know what to expect. Please don’t be scared, they give you throat spray and anaesthesia. The more anxious you are the less the anaesthesia will work, but if you allow yourself to relax it will work. I still have really severe acid reflux, I used to take lansoprazole and omoprazle but I’ve stopped as I don’t like the long term side affects it can cause. I recommend you to take slippery elm supplement, it really helps acid reflux. I’ll be honest, I haven’t found anything that has helped me enough for me to give any advice and I think I’ve just come to the conclusion that I have to live with this. But I know things like, eating 4 -5 hours before bed is good, lots of water, exercise, eating less spicy and fried foods etc. try and look for some natural remedies. Most of all don’t lose hope (rich coming from me) but there should be a cure out there & try to control your anxiety / fear as that can also make your symptoms worse. When my mental health is bad my gut health symptoms are just as bad. So look after yourself mentally as well as physically. Hope you get better!🤍

[@beckyglutenfreebakerybites9625]

How did you find it. I am meant to be having one because of stomach pain . I have cancelled twice out of fear.

[@easewithjohn]

Hi Becky! Oh no, sorry to hear that. I would recommend doing the procedure but with sedation, make the nurses aware that you are nervous and you’ll need to take things at your place so you feel in contact. It’s good to get things checked! X

[@beckyglutenfreebakerybites9625]

@@easewithjohn I have severe anxiety so hard to agree to it. Were you very aware with the sedation.

[@MyDawn2011]

horrible...never again 🤬 no sedation

[@easewithjohn]

@@MyDawn2011 oh no! What happened?

[@beckyglutenfreebakerybites9625]

@@MyDawn2011 i would not do it without sedation ever

[@MissHeatWave]

I have my upper endoscopy tomorrow and im terrified:(

[@chadiverson9291]

How did it end up going for you?

[@TheRealRustyGrill]

Any updates??

[@Navyc3]

I’m having a endoscopy on Monday and all I’m doing is trying to find videos of peoples experiences. Your video was very helpful but I’m choosing not to have sedation and instead having throat spray haha I hope it won’t be to bad. I hope your well and staying safe !

[@easewithjohn]

Good luck, it will be completely fine ✨

[@Navyc3]

@@easewithjohn Hi thank you ! just had my procedure a couple hours ago and it wasn’t to bad obviously was uncomfortable but not as bad as I thought especially with only having throat spray but now just have the most sore throat ever haha !

[@JTD33]

@@Navyc3 I had it today too without sedation, just the spray! Wasn't too difficult other than the first part, definitely some gagging there haha, but was in and out in about 15 minutes. Sore throat here too!

[@Navyc3]

@@JTD33 yeah the whole procedure was like 5 minutes but somehow they’ve cut the back of throat there’s like a sore and my uvula ( the dangly thing in the throat) has been stretched so much it’s so uncomfortable!

[@JTD33]

@@Navyc3 Hope it gets better soon! Mine is still a little sore when swallowing but getting better.

[@hichametour3120]

Did you get a sort throat like hard to swallow after the endoscopy thank you for the information you have uploaded

[@watermelonineasterhay]

You do feel sore after, think of a throat infection sort of feeling but it will go after a day.

[@minaantistescu9027]

I just had the endoscopy done without the sedation..and it was horrible I couldn't breathe and I tried to fight them to let me go...I was gurgling a lot and air couldn't reach my lungs.. I couldn't breathe tr my mouth or nose..it was horrible...like they were whaterbording me...

[@wakingfromslumber9555]

There are always risks that come with sedation so bear that in mind.

[@narmypara100]

In my opinion and own ecperience ..everyone should be put to sleep for these procedures..but the main reason we arent is cost 🤷‍♂️

[@flyingwithllamas]

Interestingly I think in the USA they have an anaesthetist present in the unit so most people are put to sleep. In the UK they don't and the person doing the endoscopy gives the sedation. Personally I would.prefer a professional anaesthetist to be involved but you are right....its down to costs.

[@HanaMarshmallows]

The worse part for me was the rude nurse who acted mad that I even showed up🤣🤣 my esophagus was also perforated during my third endoscopy... not fun!

[@jadeykinz1026]

100% convinced im gonna have to have this done very soon. Had acid reflux since i was a kid and now im starting to get burning and pain in the right side of my chest/oesophagus. Becoming convinced ive got oesophageal cancer 😑😭

[@jadeykinz1026]

@@chadiverson9291 Thanks Chad. Got an appointment with the ENT today. Doc doesnt think its anything serious. Im having no issues swallowing, its just annoying is all. Also, they dont knock you out for endoscopies here, they just give you something to relax you 😒

[@Kim-ss5bb]

How did your endoscopy go how are you now

[@jadeykinz1026]

@@Kim-ss5bb I didnt have an endoscopy, just had a camera up my nose and into my throat. It really wasnt that bad at all tbh. Im much better now thank you. I think a lot of my issues were down to under eating. Since eating more frequently, i hardly have any issues with acid now.

[@Yoyo-gf3oi]

How about not sleeping much the night before, so that when you are sedated, it increases the chances of you falling asleep as your body is already tired naturally?

[@aymanm.8462]

I was thinking this as well, i have to go for one on Tuesday. I really hope they pump me full of sedative, give me the one they give to cattle. I don't really want to remember anything.

[@Yoyo-gf3oi]

@@aymanm.8462 Try that method I mentioned and let me know how it goes. I had a failed endoscopy a few months ago as I opted for no sedation, biggest mistake of my life. I don't understand why some people act like no sedation is ok, it's absolutely traumatizing

[@jamalmohamed8519]

@@aymanm.8462how was it ?

[@thunderbro1725]

I have mine in 2 days and im only 11 when your sedated, right after you fll asleep does it only feel like a split second and then you wake up and its over or does it feel longer?

[@pippippin1854]

I'm waiting for my 8th endoscopy and it's in the afternoon

[@rachelmountz5118]

This is my first endoscopy I am nervous

[@pippippin1854]

Trying to breath through your nose to try and stop the gagging.

[@king0vdarkness]

Which doctor hammond did you see, may I ask whether you have his full name?

[@micky82omara32]

the thought of the camera absolutely terrifying me

[@collettestocks6742]

Got my second gastroscopy coming up, had no sedation as wasnt allowed the first time, if im not given sedation this time its not happening

[@TheRoboCaterpillar]

Why did you have to have so many? Would one proper one not be enough?

[@yahuahyahsharaldaughteroft5999]

What was your symptoms of your heinous

[@OnlyTeardrops84]

I have a hiatus hernia. 5 months ago i had a nissen fundoplication. This was hopefully my 6th and last one for a while

[@OnlyTeardrops84]

@@chadiverson9291 it did go alright. It never gets easy for me. It was a follow up,i thought i damaged the wrap at work. So spoke to surgeon,and he agreed in doing it. I have barrett eaophagus,so they check up yearly with me anywhays before i had the surgery

[@LauraDickie-f5x]

This video has made me even more nervous

[@manclad0161]

Just had mine less then 2 hours ago,was going to have the sedation but I thought nope,il sooner face my fears,and I do not think it’s as bad as people are making it out to be,just take deep breaths,do as the doctor says and it’s over before you know it

[@robertwalker841]

When you say sedation do you mean being totally unconscious ?

[@easewithjohn]

No you are awake but drowsy and forgetful , it’s a weird feeling

[@robertwalker841]

@@easewithjohn thanks

[@SH-bd7bv]

Did you have a throat spray?

[@Sophia-U]

I don't understand why you had to have four endoscopy's if you already knew that you were dealing with a hiatus hernia. Could you explain why you needed to have the third and fourth endoscopies and whether having them has helped you?

[@easewithjohn]

Thanks for the message. The first one didn’t work as I wasn’t sedated so it was void. The second was the time I was diagnosed. I then had a following to see how my medication was working due to polyps that I had. The fourth (and later fifth) are from having symptoms and wanting to check that nothing serious was going on, my GP suggests them every few years

[@Sophia-U]

@@easewithjohn Thanks so much for explaining. My doctor has suggested I have one for a suspected hernia but I can't even swallow tablets so I don't think I will be able to swallow a rubber tube, even with sedation. I may just go for the Barium meal first.

[@EviilEckO23]

I’m scared dude I have this in 2 days and my anxiety is not helping me

[@easewithjohn]

I hope it goes well, keep us posted!

[@blvany]

I disagree with your first tip regarding sedation. I have had three endoscope examinations and was awake during all three. The first two involved minimal sedation at my request -- just enough to relax me a little (like a Valium) but not enough to put me to sleep. I got bolder with the third one and told the doctor that I didn't want any sedation. The first thing they do is spray your throat with a little local anesthetic to minimize the gag reflex as the tube goes down your throat. They put a piece of plastic with a hole in it in my mouth (which I held in place with my teeth). The tube with the camera goes through that hole and then down your throat and esophagus. I would describe the procedure without sedation as "uncomfortable" but not especially painful. The tube in your throat makes you want to gag, but the presence of the tube also prevents you from gagging. Knowing that the procedure is generally a brief one (maybe 10 minutes or less), I was able to relax and avoid any panic reaction. I tell myself that I can live with the discomfort for the short time it takes to do the procedure. Basically it is a matter of mental control and discipline. I don't have any bad memories of the procedure -- I thought it was an interesting experience.

[@BB-ny3eu]

What does the sedation feel like when it goes in ? Does it go in your head ? Thanks

[@azuldreamfilms5890]

@@chadiverson9291 when you woke up did you still feel dizzy drunk? And for how long?

[@azuldreamfilms5890]

@@chadiverson9291 awesome thank you! An hour is not too bad. I’m a pretty special kind of patient and suffer from difficulty breathing and wonder if the sedation will give me labored breathing

[@azuldreamfilms5890]

@@chadiverson9291 thank you Chad I’ll be sure to do that!

[@awangtaiepalat7308]

m getting mine in3 hours time!!! 😥😥😥

[@spider853]

you keep saying "Not remembering anything" shouldn't sedation make you sleep? Or it's like a paralysis where you experience everything and just forget after? That's frightening

[@easewithjohn]

You are awake, but I kind of fell asleep? I honestly don’t remember a thing 👀

[@bottletree33]

My tip is to not have it in first place. That’s one thing I’m never going to go through.

[@catika505]

What is your experience like on the NHS with treating hiatus hernia? I'm scheduled for an endoscopy as my doctor suspects I have one. My quality of life is really impacted and I'm more scared that they are just going to tell me to suck it up and not treat than I am of the endoscopy

[@chadiverson9291]

How did it go for you? While I have never experienced NHS healthcare, I know that there are treatment options. They will probably tell you to take acid reducing medication and change your dietary habits first. If that doesn't work then you may want to consider pushing for surgical repair (nissen fundoplication). It makes a world of difference, and even in Canada (also public health care) where I am from that procedure is covered as it is considered the gold standard treatment when other medical interventions fail.

[@wikiilir-hv5ob]

You're not qualified.

[@easewithjohn]

For what?

[@wikiilir-hv5ob]

@@easewithjohn the fact that you had foooooour endoscopies does not make you qualified to instruct people about the procedure. That's what the health professionals are for, they completed more than a decade of education for these issues.

[@easewithjohn]

@@wikiilir-hv5ob I certainly am not an expert but just telling my experiences

[@-SUM1-]

What a pointless comment.

[@KG-ck9hb]

Braindead comment, he's just recounting his experience

[@SH-bd7bv]

I am about to have gastroscopy today after a previous failed attempt where I only took a minimal dose of fentanyl and ended up pulling the tube out myself three times. I am now going for sedation (Midazolam and Fentanyl) but wonder if I can do it without the lidocaine throat spray as most people say that was the worst part of the procedure for them. I wonder if I would have a sore throat, dizziness/headache for long after the surgery. I have had several sleepless nights about this:(

[@leahc8646]

How did your procedure go?? I’m hoping for the same sedation “mix” as you next month. I am petrified (and would do the exact same as you did - pull that tube out!!).

[@GKD458]

Thanks for sharing ❤ I have one on Saturday 🫣🫣this video helped

[@easewithjohn]

It’ll be completely fine ❤️