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Gastroscopy without sedation

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Nonnie Thu 19-Jul-18 13:46:28

Is it vital you have this procedure right away? Perhaps they could change it by just a day or two if you explain the importance of DH's appointment?

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Alexa Thu 19-Jul-18 13:34:45

Luckygirl, I chose gastroscopy without sedation as I had to drive myself home afterwards. It was okay only slightly uncomfortable. The people who in attendance are very good at it and there will be a nurse to give you encouragement and support. You just keep swallowing the tube. It's not really invasive.

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stella1949 Thu 19-Jul-18 13:28:22

If you can't change your appointment, I'd suggest getting someone else to drive DH to his appointment, or send him off in a taxi . It's important that you are totally relaxed when you have a gastroscopy - which wouldn't happen without sedation.

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Greyduster Thu 19-Jul-18 13:24:11

I have had one without sedation - just a throat spray. If you are normally fairly calm and relaxed you should have no problems. I can’t pretend it is comfortable, but it’s not horrendous.

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Teetime Thu 19-Jul-18 13:18:00

Could you DH have other transport so that you can have the sedation?

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Luckygirl Thu 19-Jul-18 13:13:11

Anyone done this?

I have an appointment for a repeat gastroscopy next Thursday morning. Last time I had sedation, but an appointment has just come up for my OH at mid-day the same day - he needs to keep this.

The only way I can drive him there is if I do not have sedation for the gastroscopy, so any experiences welcome.

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