I have had an endoscopy done, it is nothing to worry about...And I was awake through the whole thing! They spray a numbing spray in the back of your throat to numb your gag reflex and then they sedate you through an iv. Most people are asleep and don't remember a thing. I am in canada and I was awake but very relaxed through the whole thing. It only took about 5 mins....Nothing to worry about, it will be over before you know it!

Donna

I had an endoscopy done when I was in grade 6. And I was scared, but who wouldn't be really! But do not worry, it is a peice of cake. I calmed down when I saw this one guy beside me who just got back from whatever he was there for, and his bum was in face down with his bum in the air. I calmed down cause I knew mine was not going to be as bad as his! But anyways they but a spray your throat with a spray to numb your gag reflex, and that is al I remember. I was awake for the whole time, but I do not remember being awake because of some drug. My mom laughed at me later though cause she said I acted like I was drunk, and kept complaining on how I could not see the tv that had the video of my stomach on it. Ya I am cool. But do not worry, it is a piece of cake! It is quick and does not hurt or anything. Good luck!

Thank you both for your kind reply, that was helpful.

Is there anyone else out there that might be a mouth breather or do u know anyone like that whos had the same procedure(s) ?

Also, if theres a doctor on the forum, what is the risk of choking while trying to breath through the mouth?

(i do know if a particle goes down the airway u can get pneumonia and have other complications as a result and if the worst comes to worst u could even be on a ventilator)

thanx

I am also a mouth breather and have the same concerns-have actually been having trouble with shortness of breath lately, so am concerned about my breathing during sedation. My procedure is wednesday, so i'll let you know how it goes...

Did you have the endoscopy today? How was it?

hi no I go next tues sorry, I will let you know straight away how it goes. Bye :o

Ok, I had the upper endoscopy about 4 hours ago. I am also a mouth breather having shortness of breath/lump in throat lately, so I was nervous. The good news: it is so easy! The worst part for me was the iv-it pinched a little, like giving blood, but didn't hurt. Then, my doc talked to me a little, then they sprayed this bad tasting numbing agent in my throat. Then the sedatives through the iv-next thing I know, I wake up and it's already over!

I came home and slept a few hours from the sedatives, but now feel fine-no sore throat, can't even tell I had a procedure done. The breathing was not a problem. This is nothing to be afraid of: now go make your appointments and let's start feeling better!

hi thanks for letting me know, I feel a little less scared now,did they give you any results from the test?

Yes, they told me I had inflammation of the esophagus and they officially diagnosed me with gerd. Now, i'm taking zegerid, which seems to be helping. We'll see.

thanks for the reply I am getting realy worried now in case they find something bad, just wish it was all over.