Don't fear an endoscopy!

[skippy66]

Just had an endoscopy and I can honestly say it's absolutely nothing to worry about.

You feel no pain, it takes only a couple of minutes and my only symptom was a bloated stomach for around 24 hrs after it.

I worried myself sick over this for weeks, now I feel stupid for worrying!

Piece of cake!!

[ditzygirl]

Well done for achieving thisx

[amandathepanda]

I would agree with the above, I was terrified before mine, but I was sedated and it was fine, I remeber nothing about it. Not so sure I'll feel the same about the colonoscopy I might have to have shortly !!

[sarah jayne]

i was fine and i had mine without sedation although if i was to have it again i would recommend being sedated as i didnt like the choking sensation. I didnt have a bloated stomach like someone mentioned above a just had a sore throat for a few days.

[uk23]

I had an endoscopy as well, thought they gave results straight afterwards?

[Horse]

Agreed!

Absolutely nothing to worry about.

I've had 4 in all and I am due to have my 5th soon, always negative of course.

What a shame they don't give out Air Miles!!

Horse.

[Lissy43]

I'm going to be refered soon I'm sure.

Were you sedated?

[Horse]

Always sedated.

[uk23]

How did they sedate you, what with? When I had mine they offered sedation or diazepam. I took the diazepam and, although I knew what was going on, it was ok.

[Lissy43]

I'm just not sure I'd cope with it even if sedated:((