Hi all.

So I've got to have an endoscopy at the end of this month and yes, I'm scared to death. Just like I am with all medical tests.. Well, besides blood tests now.

Anyway... I have a lot of questions regarding the endoscopy..

1. Is it painless?
2. How long is the procedure?
3. Will I gag/choke or be sick during it? I have emetopbobia (fear of vomiting) and scared to death that I will gag like crazy or be sick.
4. Do they make you wear a gown or anything? I don't like wearing clothes that other people have worn, especially in hospitals.
5. If I take a parent with me, am I allowed out of the hospital straight away even though I was sedated?
6. How do they sedate you? By injection? If so, where on your body?
And finally, 7. What symptoms can you have after the procedure? I.e sore throat etc.

Thanks in advance!!