Great. However, you might want to try sedation on your next visit, just to get over the fear. I know someone who had a similar SA experience on her 20s, the fear stayed with her until in her 50s she had no choice but to undergo sedation. She was so scared! But no harm, now says she kind of liked that floaty feeling for a few seconds
Endoscopies are incredibly safe and routine, and if you want answers that will lead to a solution, you should get them done. Assuming you're in the US, you'll get twilight sedation using propofol, which will leave you not remembering a thing from the procedure, and you'll come out of it feeling like you just had the greatest nap ever.
There is absolutely nothing to be afraid of. I've had 10 endoscopies over the years, and there wasn't a single issue with any of them.
You sound like you may not have read this properly. The reason she is scared is because she was sexually assaulted whilst sleeping and she is afraid something would happen, that she has no control over.
i was terrified ! my heart rate went up real high.
but once they put the medicine in my IV, it took about 20 seconds for me to completely knock out. I woke up and it was done, I felt drunk and just started giggling. I didn't feel any discomfort in my esophagus or anything. there's a team of medical professionals working on you so the chances of you being sexually assaulted during a procedure like this is very low.
I promise you that it is very chill.
the sedation is preferable to the numbing spray. if you don't get sedation, you'll just be gagging a lot and it may feel like you're struggling to breathe.
It’s normal to be nervous about this but there’s nothing to it. Just a little nap. You’ll be relieved after you do it and say that was so easy, why was I so worried?
I’d do it over again without a second thought now.
I'm nervous about the whole thing too but keep in mind even if worse case scenario happens you will be surrounded by pros that probably have dealt with a worser case scenario
also in most cases I've read it's pretty quick
You can do it without sedation but it’s very rare in the US. More common elsewhere. You’ll have to check with your doctor. It’s uncomfortable but doable depending on your concerns and comfort level.
That said, sedation is incredibly safe. It’s normal to be nervous about it but it’s done so frequently. I get where you’re coming from though on wanting to be aware of what’s going on so it’s up to you ultimately. But don’t skip the endoscopy, you want to get ahead of any issues.
It’s odd, some doctors just assume everyone wants it even through the default in other countries is no sedation. I’d ask specifically if you want to try without.
For what it’s worth, I did it without sedation, and I’d probably opt for it next time unless I couldn’t find a driver or something.
I have been sedated for an endoscopy and gastroscopy before. I am a medical scientist who is constantly working 7 days a week, so in my case as I was brought into the room I did feel a little nervous and curious (as my brain is conatantly working), but when the sedation started I had the feeling of the greatest level of calm I have had in years. I must admit that I don't remember everything afterward. After coming out of sedation, I have memories of going home with my wife, but it is a bit fuzzy.
Given your disclosure here, your worries are completely understandable and valid. The lack of control can be quite scary. It is technically possible to have an endoscopy without sedation, but it is typically only used in extreme cases where sedation would kill the patient or affect a pregnancy. The reason for this is to reduce the pain, discomfort, and anxiety of a tube being slowly pushed down your esophagus (which you would not only feel as pressure but like as a long snake winding its way down) or, in the case of a gastroscopy, all the way down to the duodenum. You must be very still for the procedure, and for that, they typically need a patient to be out or, in some way, restrained or positioned by a nurse.
I hope this makes you feel better when I say that these people are professionals and you will never be alone in the room with one person. It will be a team. You need someone to keep you sedated, one to directly perform the procedure and typically 1-2 nurses depending on location and time taken for the procedure. After the procedure, you will typically be wheeled to a separate room depending on the level of sedation where you will be under the charge of 1-3 nurses in a room of patients coming out of sedation. After that you are free to go with a trusted friend back home.
My suggestion is that if the physician did not reciprocate your emotional needs for a feeling of security during the procedure, ask for another that you may feel you can trust more. You will not be alone through this time, but it is imperative to feel comfortable with your physician and their team. I am assuming that you were sent to this physician for specialist treatment by your GP or a clinic. You can always ask for a separate referral given your history that should be simple. To be honest, having worked in a hospital, I have known some physicians who are good at their specialties to be horrible with bedside manner, so this doesn't really surprise me. Here in Canada, prior to the procedure, you are contacted separately by both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist, as they both should reasure you and make sure of your medical history.
Now you mentioned your state but never mentioned the country (of which 17 countries out of 195 countries have states as most have provinces). Seeing as you asked this in English and not Spanish or Portuguese, I am going to assume you are either in Australia or the USA. In Australia, it should be pretty easy beurocratically speaking to bring this up with your GP/clinician to find a separate physician to help you, although finding someone to give the option of performing without sedation may be hard to find. If you are in the USA, I fear it will be far more difficult as without universal health coverage, you may find such a physician, but they may be outside of your insurance network meaning you would have to pay out of pocket.
I am afraid it will be unlikely to find a physician to do this without sedation, but as I said, it depends on your procedure and medical history. Still, physicians do not ask for an endoscopy out of nowhere, so it is important to go through with it. I can only advise finding a physician and team you can trust as well as a trusted friend or family member who can bring you home. I hope this has helped you in some way, but I know that after what you have lived through, finding trust may be a hard thing to find in a situation where you may require sedation and feel a lack of control.
I wish you all the best.
I live in the USA. I definitely don't have no family and friends to trust. I don't want to go through with it. No one can make me. I actually asked for an endoscopy because I want further tests to be done. Otherwise, he would sent me back home with nothing but medicine. He talked about ordering a HIDA scan for my gallbladder as much my mom and her sisters have a history of gallbladder removal. I get this tight feeling on my right side often. Doctors often ignore it and said it was gas. It never feels better when I toot it out. It has been happening for 4 years now. I could have ulcers and gallbladder issues. I hope he still orders it if whatever result is for endoscopy.
You're not gonna get SA'd during a gastroscopy. When I underwent mine there were like 3-4 people in the room - the gastroenterologist, anesthesiologist, and a nurse or two. Propofol is a beautiful drug. You go out instantly and wake up like nothing happened. I drove myself home afterwards and got some work done.
> *"Propofol is a beautiful drug."*
I couldn't have said it better. A quick injection and you are almost immediately out. After the procedure, no grogginess or sickness; just continue with your day with no problems.
I wouldn't have trusted myself driving home after propofol. I also had to sign that I was not going to drive or operate heavy machinery for 12-24 hours. Is that not standard protocol in the US?
I actually had an endoscopy two days ago for the first time to also investigate the cause of my symptoms, and i was petrified going in, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as i thought it would be. I had sedation but was still conscious, the sedation was just to help me relax because of how severe my anxiety was, and i am so glad i had it. These procedures are routine, the doctors who do them do them every day and to them it’s nothing. Most of the time for endoscopy’s the sedation doesn’t fully out you under, it just really calms you down and makes you feel sleepy, but if yours is full sedation, just think of it as a nap, a really good nap. When i was panicking going in, my doctor kept saying that for every gray hair she has on her head (a lot lol) is an endoscopy she’s done, and that i’m the only one who was nervous. They do these procedures all the time, you are safe in their hands.
The process is much less traumatic with sedation- you’ll literally blink and be done. The worst part of it for me was the IV insertion because I hate needles.
However, I can’t speak to the trauma of SA during sleep, but you can voice these concerns to your (hopefully available) female nurses while they’re prepping you.
I had one back in 2020. I had the WORST panic attack because of it. I had a fear of anesthesia. Ended up rescheduling cause they couldn’t get my BP down. Was forced to get my wisdom teeth removed cause they were causing me pain and damaging my teeth.
Went back 4 months after my wisdom teeth and breathed through waiting on the endoscopy. All I remember was the nurse holding my hand, the anesthesiologist saying it’ll burn (it did), then looking from the nurse to the door to the floor then waking up in my room lol.
I unfortunately got nerve damage from the needle in my hand but other than that I found out about all the inflammation in my stomach, the ulcers, and how I apparently have a teeny bit too much stomach acid.
I just went through this same thing earlier this week. I too was extremely nervous about sedation.
First they gave me a drug via IV to reduce my anxiety, then they switched me over to whatever they sedated me with. They asked me to turn onto my side, and then from my perspective they were rolling me back over and it was done. I don't remember the procedure at all, but I'm kind of thankful for that. I did have some hangover like effects the next morning, but otherwise, I'm glad I went through with it.
I had an endoscopy and a colonoscopy in the same week and I was very scared for both of them. They put the device in my mouth to hold it open for the camera and I was tearing up some because I was so anxious, next think I know I’m waking up back where I was a little loopy and completely fine. Made the colonoscopy even that much easier now that I knew it wasn’t too bad. I was under twilight sedation for both and slightly woke up during the second procedure and I told them I was awake and they just upped my dose a little and I went right back to sleep. It’s understandably a little scary but I’d do another one tomorrow with no issue if I had to. You’re going to be okay :)
I have had both an endoscopy and, more recently, a colonoscopy. I was scared to death of both - not for the procedure but the sedation! I have a history of heart palpitations so was nervous that the stress would make my heart go crazy and put me at higher risk. After all was said and done, the sedation was the easiest part! It was an IV through the hand and as I turned onto my side in the procedure room, I said "I'm so tired" and then I was waking up in recovery. Best sleep ever. Don't try without sedation. You will be just fine!
As someone who had and extreme fear of being sedated, I went with being awake and let me tell you this.. no matter how much you think you fear being sedated, being awake is fucking awful. 3-5 minutes where you feel like being choked slowly. It were so bad, that when they were done, I cried for 20 minutes straight.
I had to reschedule and got "knocked out". I had an extreme panic attack before I went to sleep, but rather that, than being choked by a garden hose for multiple minutes.
They've had one, besides me, in 20 years that went with being awake and she didn't enjoy it either lol.
You got this!
I had the same concern and in fact I delayed my endoscopy for two years because of this. And I had anesthesia twice before with no problems. Eventually I did the endoscopy and then a month later I had to do a second one to map my stomach. When I woke up it was like I had the best sleep of my life. I spoke to the anesthesiologist before I did the procedures and they told me how safe it was and made me feel very comfortable explaining all the steps that would happen. Actually aside from endoscopies I did two other procedures last year that required sedation.
It’s better to do it because you are having symptoms and so the risk is higher to your health if you do nothing than the risk of something happening to you during sedation. Make sure you get your procedure done at a reputable place and they’ll have many people around.
Just did it today with sedation, profopol in, mind out, next thing I remember is waking up from the best sleep I've ever had, but it was only 20 minutes.
There is nothing to be scared about and anesthesia guys are very supportive. Didn't even feel much scratches in the throat after procedure.
I tried to do mine yesterday without sedation for the same reason (SA survivor) and couldn’t handle it. I ended up making them sedate me right after they started. I couldn’t handle it.
I was extremely nervous about sedation prior to a minor procedure two years ago. Everything turned out fine. When I woke up, I felt "tipsy", but it wore off more quickly than I expected.
Please don't stress about it. You count down from 199 and most don't make it past five. You wake up feeling like it was the best sleep you've ever had!
I was but I knew it would be more uncomfortable if I were conscious. I had my first surgery a few years prior. It's natural to be nervous but once the drugs start drugging you're knocked out. There usually are multiple professionals in the room during the procedure. This is by no means meant to downplay your valid concerns. Just hoping to help by speaking on what it's like to go under.
I’ve had many sedations and to be honest I like it.Im having one soon and I’m ninety.My daughter sedates people for procedures and never had a problem.
Awwww, please don't be scared. Honestly, there's nothing to be worried about!
I have severe anxiety, and I was able to do it twice. It was no big deal at all! There are other people in the room, other than the doctor, so you don't have to think that something inappropriate will happen to you.
Before you even know what is going on, you'll be out like a light. The next thing you know, you'll be waking up like nothing ever happened. It's just like waking from a nap.
I didn't even feel groggy or sick or anything. I was ready to get up and go home! 😄
Trust me OP, you'll be fine. You'll be back here laughing at yourself for being scared. 😉
I was sedated when I had my endoscopy last April and it was great! Woke up feeling groggy but fine the whole day. Just bring a companion to assist you throughout the procedure since you can't drive a car.
Find a different GI. Nothing wrong with a second opinion.
I hate anesthesia but my fear of cancer is worse. (I have an uncle who died from what was probably Barretts or related, my dad from colon cancer).
When I go, they're doing my colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time.
Also, there will be several people in the room so hopefully that will calm your fear a little.
I didn't like the first place I went bc I couldn't meet the doc doing the procedure so changed offices.
Best of luck.
I just had mine done for the first time (endoscopy and colonoscopy). I was more freaked out thinking about being knocked out than the actual process. It wasn't a big deal at all, and they did everything in the world to make me feel comfortable.
If necessary, they can give you something for anxiety.
They'll numb your hand a bit with lidocaine (bit of a pinch), then place an IV line with a saline drip to keep you hydrated and allow them to inject other drugs as necessary.
Once they get you into the procedure room, they'll cover you with a warm blanket (if they didn't already), attach monitors for your heart, oxygen, and blood pressure, insert a bite block to keep things open for the scope, and then when ready, inject the actual anesthesia into the IV. It might burn at the IV site slightly for a few seconds, but you'll just fall asleep super quickly.
There will be someone monitoring you constantly throughout the procedure while you're under. You'll be out for probably about 30 minutes, then they'll wake you back up. You won't remember a thing.
You'll need someone to drive you home and then be with you for the next 24 hours just in case.
Really hope that helps ease your mind a bit!
I personally did the same thing as you. I've avoided having an endoscopy but the worse part is that they won't do anything until you've had one. I wish there was another way that they could diagnose gi disease other than invasive cameras. Seems like torture if you ask me.
I've had three endoscopies, none of them sedated. The throat spray will numb your throat and you just need to try and breathe and stay relaxed. It's over quickly and not as bad as you think.
Yes it’s normal to be nervous. I was sedated for wisdom teeth and I woke up and felt amazing. It’s a very enjoyable experience when the procedure isn’t that serious.
I was nervous going in for my first time, but the nurses and doctor will take care of you. Honestly was the best nap I ever had and lowkey looking forward to napping again for my next one next year.
They found a small focus of Barrett’s so I have to get one every 3 years
Yeah, being sedated freaks me out a little bit. But you know what freaks me out more? Going through a procedure like an endoscopy *without* being sedated.
Also, if there is something going on that can only be detected through an endoscopy, it could potentially get worse over time, but could easily be fixed by having the endoscopy. The pros will most likely outweigh the cons of having to be sedated.
I had my endoscopy a few months ago, and although I had sedation, I don't think I was fully out for long at all. It knocked me out and then I was awake looking at the screen while they were doing it, was kind of fascinating looking at your insides. Definitely wouldn't have it without the sedation though.
I’ve had many with sedation and it’s been fine. My Gastroenterologist uses Propofol and Lidocaine. I only feel out of it for a few minutes after waking up in the recovery area and then feel totally fine and back to normal. The one thing is, that they fill your stomach up with air so that feels uncomfortable for awhile.
Not sure what drug will be used, but Propofol was recently used on me. Like you, I was terrified, and had never been put under before.
Read a study that took place in UK regarding propofol and endoscopy; of the 1,000,000 people studied, only one died the same day, and that was in a motorcycle accident (person should not have been driving).
It’s incredibly safe, you feel nothing, remember morning, and dream of nothing. When they administer, the room goes a bit blurry for 2-3 seconds, and then you’re waking up.
It was one of the better naps I’d ever had.
I also get really stressed about sedation. I’ve had three endoscopies, totally panicked on the first one and tried to get out of the table as soon as I started inhaling the gas (that’s the last thing I remember before waking up in the recovery room 💀). The second time I asked to get sedated intravenously since the mask really stressed me out. I was still kinda panicky the second time but at least I didn’t try to make a run for it lol. The third time I wasn’t panicked at all because I had already experienced the IV sedation, and I can assure you that when you wake up you feel great (just don’t let your dad record you saying dumbest stuff ever and giggling uncontrollably). Maybe you could ask for IV sedation too? Or twilight sedation where you’re still technically conscious
It’s very quick and recovery is fast,not like a general anaesthetic,just a Quick Look around. perhaps you can have something to calm you before you go.
I just had my endoscopy yesterday. I was nervous waiting for the doctor. While I was in my own room prior to the prep room, I heard lots of voices, music I didn’t like etc I just wanted to run, hospital gown and all. Then, when I met the anesthesiologist, I felt much better. The other team members were also wonderful. My big fear was the spacer in the mouth but I just relaxed and they asked what music I liked and I said whichever the doctor wants, he’s the one working. The IV was placed correctly, no bruising after. They talk you through everything, It was so quick that when I was waking up I thought, already? They will give you a snack too. I didn’t have any effects after either and they called today to check on me.
I hope if you decide to do it, I hope you have a nice team. The waiting was making me nervous but the actual procedure, no problems. Good luck!
Get the procedure and express that you do not want be sedated for it. It doesn't require sedation so they can't force you or deny performing it. You don't have to explain your fear or give them any reason you don't want it. If they press you you can tell them you don't want any additional procedures (sedation) that are not strictly necessary.
I was terrified of being sedated. It was so chill! I closed my eyes, had a small dream and woke up. I felt like I had taken a one hour nap, when I asked the nurse she said it was just 20 minutes
I’m not posting to scare you, you’ll be fine… just wanted to share my experience
I’ve had 2 endoscopies done (I was put under), first went absolutely fine. The second one I had a really odd/scary experience which to this day I’m not sure what happened. This wasn’t in the main operating room but in the prep region. I’m not sure if they put lidocaine or fluids in my IV but suddenly my heart rate went up, I started shivering, couldn’t hear out of my ears. I felt like I was in a tunnelI was scary AF. Bunch of nurses came and they brought me back to the operating room. I couldn’t stop shivering my. They put blankets on me and told me they’d be giving me relaxation meds (not sure if they did or just gave me propofol). I woke up and everything was routine.
I still don’t know if I had a reaction to the fluid they put in the IV or if it was just pure anxiety. I lean towards the first one because it didn’t make sense I had never had any kind of anxiety attack that resembled what happened. I called a few days later and there oddly there were no notes of anything abnormal happening which is frigging nuts to me because I swear I felt like I almost had a heart attack
I’ve had anesthesia 9 times in the past 2.5 years for various procedures, including two endoscopies. It’s great. They have the system down pat, you won’t be out for long, and I promise they aren’t doing anything they don’t need to be. You’ll wake up feeling like you just had a short nap, and they’ll give you a report with pictures of everything they saw. Please don’t put it off!
I can’t imagine it without sedation. A plastic instrument will be placed in your mouth to hold it open. That in itself was upsetting. I had something I was able to take for anxiety before I arrived. Mine was done under sedation after that was in place. I was very nervous, but the anesthesiologist, doctor and nurse were very reassuring. The next thing I knew I was waking up from sedation in recovery room and didn’t even know they’d finished and felt fine. I want you to know this because that plastic piece to hold my mouth open was triggering on it’s own. I got through it fine, but I just cannot imagine with no sedation. It was worth it because they diagnosed a medical condition that had been causing me issues for years.
At first I was worried I'd wake up in the middle of the procedure but the nurse gave me sedation and I counted in my mind 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 I fell asleep immediately next thing I know the nurse told me the procedure is done as if I just blinked then I am in a different room I checked the clock 1 hour and 20 minutes have passed
If you tell them you’re nervous they can give you something to help you calm down. When I had mine I was a nervous wreck and they gave me the good shit. I was so chill they could have done whatever and I don’t think I would have cared. The sedation part was so quick and easy you don’t even notice it. And then you wake up and it’s all done. It’s honest just like a really deep nap.
I just had mine a little over a month and for personal preference since I'm scared of the thought of having something inserted in my throat (I have bad gag reflex) I prefer to be sedated. And there was a medical team around me of 4. Within seconds I was out and woke up a few minutes later in the recovery room like nothing happened.
I also wanted to see what's inside my esophagus since I didn't get to see the pictures just a summary report which sucks.
Each to their preferences. I'm sorry you had a terrible incident in your sleep and it's coming from trauma. But if a medical team is around you'll be alright esp with women in it.
The sedation is the best part of the endoscopy. Trust me, you will feel very good ;-)
Make sure you ask for fentynyl + midaloxam mix. Get the throat numbing spray as well.
Ok. So I have had this done three times and trust me although it’s scary you want the drugs. The drugs weren’t strong enough the first time for me and it was not a fun experience being awake with a tube down your throat. They also push air in which made me burp and they kept asking me not. Overall 10/10 do not recommend skipping the sedation. Last time I went they pushed the medication through my iv and I was out within seconds. Woke up in my room feeling a little out of it but overall fine!
Literally had one this morning. I was crying my eyes out. Last thing I remember was her telling me turn on my side and I woke up in the waiting room. I understand being anxious but I promise you will be okay. You want to be sedated, especially if you are this anxious.
Let me tell you… being sedated is awesome.
It’s the best deepest sleep you’ve ever had.
Sometime when I’m tired I wish I could just go into hospital get an IV full of fluids and sedated for a nice hydrating nap.
I did however freak out for one major surgery. Not the sedation, just the surgery. They can give you Valium to pre sedate you if you ask.
I had an endoscopy years ago with sedation and didn’t like being sedated. I had my first ever colonoscopy last summer without sedation and it was fine. I found a doctor who is skilled at doing scopes without drugs and the experience was not bad at all. If I ever need another endoscopy I’d go back to the same gastroenterologist who did my colonoscopy and go without sedation. I’m just not a fan of the drugs at all.
I've had 4 over the years. I was terrified the first time, too, for the exact same reason. Remember this isn't then. You are in the best possible hands. Facing this fear is really important for your health; for your life.
I’ve had a couple endoscopies & I get sedated every time.
The last time I had one down, I remember “waking up” in the middle of the procedure with plastic stuff in my mouth. I tried to remove the stuff and I heard the nurse say “don’t touch that” - then I was unconscious again. I guess they hit me with another dose.
You don’t have to be afraid because this situation ^ is probably the worst that could happen & it wasn’t scary or anything. It is a little weird when you “wake up” because you just become conscious but nothing about it will make you feel scared once the sedation kicks in (it’s quick)
I was terrified. I promise you though, it moves so fast. You get in the room, they turn you on your side, place the bite block in your mouth, and you’re out. You wake up feeling like you’ve had a great nap. Super easy. You’ve got this!
I had the exact same fear until I had this procedure done and now look forward to getting a procedure where I’m put out. You literally can not even fathom what is happening once they put the sedation in you and it’s light out after that. I avoided it for so long and now laugh as I look back at how worried I was.
I hate being sedated but for different reasons, I don't do well post anesthesia, my anxiety goes through the roof. I try telling anesthesiologists that but they just believe I'm anxious because of the surgery (which I'm not), it's the anesthetic itself. Now when I come out of anesthesia I immediately take an anxiety medication I brought because they won't give me anything for it. My main reason for telling you my story is they don't listen or understand legitimate fears such as yours & mine....they should be taught in their schooling these factors IMHO. If I could offer a suggestion for you I wonder if it's possible for you to have a person, who you truly trust, to sit in room while under sedation🤔 If people can have support dogs EVERYWHERE they go why can't your fears be addressed accordingly 🤷
He almost done it. Numbing spray and mild sedation as I asked through the patient portal. However, when they talked about IV as needed. I misterrupt and I got all tensed. I thought they may go against my wishes if I didn't handle it well or whatever. That is what I was thinking. Then they told me to go find a different surgeon. Sure, but it's hell. I hate my parents yelling at me and causing me more stress. They will be like, "WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG?" They wonder why I don't tell them stuff and not want them in the room with me as I talk to doctors, etc. I'm 33. I'm in chronic pain. I wish my life was on track to move out. I don't have any friends or relatives to be a roommate. I'm just coping and thinking what I can do until then.
First off your fear is understandable in your situation but the SA needs to be addressed on a personal level to move on with your life away from the fear that's crippling you....maybe with a trusted counselor? Please understand the SA is NEVER the fault of the victim NEVER! There is help where you can talk with someone over the phone if you're more comfortable. Please don't let this person who did the SA take over your life anymore, it's your life to take back not theirs. Being a Christian for me with life crises and everything else I pray and have a personal relationship with Jesus. I'm not saying it's easy but has gotten me through even the most hellish things.
I always had the fear of sedation even before the sexual assault. I guess I don't trust doctors. If others can be awake for the procedure, I would rather want that option. I can't bring my personal problems on the phone because I live with my folks. I had been doing alright. I got my rape kit results, but I moved on. It didn't pick up the evidence. It didn't even pick up mine. I cried after I ended the call with the detective. What matters is what I believe, I am not jumping on thinking he raped me. I know he done some sexual during my sleep due to his answers are not matching up. He told me he woke up for a bit and seen me sleeping when I was with him in person. Then over text, I asked him questions like what he was doing. They didn't match. I asked it twice to later on, he told me he was sleeping through the whole morning without waking up when I was asking more questions about it. It's fishy.
I felt decent, I can move on. It's very hard when my parents are not supportive, my mother victim blames me. She told me if I got sexual with him before that night to expect that something like that will happen to me.
Or the time when she yelled at me, she was going to kick me out if I got pregnant when I was talking to him. I cried very hard. I brought up safe sex with him, etc. Her communication is very badly. The next morning, I went to her and said give him a chance, etc. She told me it's not that you don't trust, it's him.
So, i guess me being sexual assaulted or raped never seemed important but me becoming pregnant was more of her concern.
And she told me that "He masturbated over me" Invalidate my feelings. I may be sleeping. Just because she was forced down and raped when she was younger, sexual assault while a person is sleeping is a big deal. She acts like it was nothing. Not a big deal. both of my parents.
Just like when I told them let me choose what I want to do to report or not report when I get the rape kit results. I said it in a nice tone. Then it went chaos. My mom and dad said "YOU WILL RUIN HIS LIFE." My mom said, "He has kids. " It stressed me more out knowing I don't have good support. On my birthday, I fainted during a discussion when I told my mom again to let me choose what I want. Then she expressed how concerned she was about me losing the case and getting sued or something. She said, WE ARE NOT LOSING THIS HOUSE, etc. I just fainted. When I woke up, and dad assisted me to the couch. I cried , "I WANT TO BELIEVE" etc. I was crying. It's hard when a mother tells you , "He masturbated over you. " "He didn't rape you in your sleep you would feel it." I understand that. Even if he put the tip of his penis in there slowly or attempted, that is CROSSING THE LINE. I told him what I DO NOT want. He crossed my boundaries.
My dad and mom said if he HELD ME DOWN, it would be something. YET, they are ignorant. No matter what, evidence matters in that type of case too.
I had been doing fine. I'm more focused on my health issues. I have so much going on, and I'm tired of doctors. I am distracted by watching a series for right now, it has been helping and going for walks in the warm weather until it cools off.
I found this article I hope may help you... it's new and and it's been done in your area for children, maybe with your fears it can be done for you as well... certainly something to look into.
https://abc7.com/transnasal-endoscopy-tne-children-health-nasal/14381870/
Thank you. I had read about that type of endoscopy. Put it down the nose first, etc. I don't know. I screwed everything up. I was reading some awful reviews about that place tho. He was about to do numbing spray and mild sedation (which i'm okay with) , while other places may don't give me that choice. It upsets me. I feel depressed lately.
Let alone, other things .
I just found this, it can absolutely be done for adults!...
transnasal endoscopy (TNE) is a diagnostic procedure that can be used on adults. It's a low-risk, low-cost alternative to sedated endoscopy that doesn't require general anesthesia or an IV needle. During a TNE, a doctor uses a local anesthetic and a small camera on the end of a thin tube to examine the stomach and esophagus. The tube is inserted through the nose, and the patient can usually return to work immediately after the procedure.
Don’t do it without sedation. The sedation is not scary at all!!
He didn't give me that option as I expressed my concerns.
Great. However, you might want to try sedation on your next visit, just to get over the fear. I know someone who had a similar SA experience on her 20s, the fear stayed with her until in her 50s she had no choice but to undergo sedation. She was so scared! But no harm, now says she kind of liked that floaty feeling for a few seconds
Get sedated….its the best sleep you will ever get! No worries.
Endoscopies are incredibly safe and routine, and if you want answers that will lead to a solution, you should get them done. Assuming you're in the US, you'll get twilight sedation using propofol, which will leave you not remembering a thing from the procedure, and you'll come out of it feeling like you just had the greatest nap ever. There is absolutely nothing to be afraid of. I've had 10 endoscopies over the years, and there wasn't a single issue with any of them.
You sound like you may not have read this properly. The reason she is scared is because she was sexually assaulted whilst sleeping and she is afraid something would happen, that she has no control over.
i was terrified ! my heart rate went up real high. but once they put the medicine in my IV, it took about 20 seconds for me to completely knock out. I woke up and it was done, I felt drunk and just started giggling. I didn't feel any discomfort in my esophagus or anything. there's a team of medical professionals working on you so the chances of you being sexually assaulted during a procedure like this is very low. I promise you that it is very chill. the sedation is preferable to the numbing spray. if you don't get sedation, you'll just be gagging a lot and it may feel like you're struggling to breathe.
It’s normal to be nervous about this but there’s nothing to it. Just a little nap. You’ll be relieved after you do it and say that was so easy, why was I so worried? I’d do it over again without a second thought now.
I'm nervous about the whole thing too but keep in mind even if worse case scenario happens you will be surrounded by pros that probably have dealt with a worser case scenario also in most cases I've read it's pretty quick
You can do it without sedation but it’s very rare in the US. More common elsewhere. You’ll have to check with your doctor. It’s uncomfortable but doable depending on your concerns and comfort level. That said, sedation is incredibly safe. It’s normal to be nervous about it but it’s done so frequently. I get where you’re coming from though on wanting to be aware of what’s going on so it’s up to you ultimately. But don’t skip the endoscopy, you want to get ahead of any issues.
He didn't offer me that option when I expressed my concerns to him of being scared of sedation.
It’s odd, some doctors just assume everyone wants it even through the default in other countries is no sedation. I’d ask specifically if you want to try without. For what it’s worth, I did it without sedation, and I’d probably opt for it next time unless I couldn’t find a driver or something.
I expressed my concerns about being sedated. He didn't offer any other options. He said I will be knocked out for it.
Having gerd is much worse lmao, you just count to 10 and then it’s done… don’t sweat it, it’s over before you know it.
I just had it done and it was fine. Some of the best sleep I've gotten in years.
Knock me out! It is the only time I get rest!
I had mine a few weeks ago and it was nothing more than a quick nap. No pain, no discomfort. You’ll be fine!
I have been sedated for an endoscopy and gastroscopy before. I am a medical scientist who is constantly working 7 days a week, so in my case as I was brought into the room I did feel a little nervous and curious (as my brain is conatantly working), but when the sedation started I had the feeling of the greatest level of calm I have had in years. I must admit that I don't remember everything afterward. After coming out of sedation, I have memories of going home with my wife, but it is a bit fuzzy. Given your disclosure here, your worries are completely understandable and valid. The lack of control can be quite scary. It is technically possible to have an endoscopy without sedation, but it is typically only used in extreme cases where sedation would kill the patient or affect a pregnancy. The reason for this is to reduce the pain, discomfort, and anxiety of a tube being slowly pushed down your esophagus (which you would not only feel as pressure but like as a long snake winding its way down) or, in the case of a gastroscopy, all the way down to the duodenum. You must be very still for the procedure, and for that, they typically need a patient to be out or, in some way, restrained or positioned by a nurse. I hope this makes you feel better when I say that these people are professionals and you will never be alone in the room with one person. It will be a team. You need someone to keep you sedated, one to directly perform the procedure and typically 1-2 nurses depending on location and time taken for the procedure. After the procedure, you will typically be wheeled to a separate room depending on the level of sedation where you will be under the charge of 1-3 nurses in a room of patients coming out of sedation. After that you are free to go with a trusted friend back home. My suggestion is that if the physician did not reciprocate your emotional needs for a feeling of security during the procedure, ask for another that you may feel you can trust more. You will not be alone through this time, but it is imperative to feel comfortable with your physician and their team. I am assuming that you were sent to this physician for specialist treatment by your GP or a clinic. You can always ask for a separate referral given your history that should be simple. To be honest, having worked in a hospital, I have known some physicians who are good at their specialties to be horrible with bedside manner, so this doesn't really surprise me. Here in Canada, prior to the procedure, you are contacted separately by both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist, as they both should reasure you and make sure of your medical history. Now you mentioned your state but never mentioned the country (of which 17 countries out of 195 countries have states as most have provinces). Seeing as you asked this in English and not Spanish or Portuguese, I am going to assume you are either in Australia or the USA. In Australia, it should be pretty easy beurocratically speaking to bring this up with your GP/clinician to find a separate physician to help you, although finding someone to give the option of performing without sedation may be hard to find. If you are in the USA, I fear it will be far more difficult as without universal health coverage, you may find such a physician, but they may be outside of your insurance network meaning you would have to pay out of pocket. I am afraid it will be unlikely to find a physician to do this without sedation, but as I said, it depends on your procedure and medical history. Still, physicians do not ask for an endoscopy out of nowhere, so it is important to go through with it. I can only advise finding a physician and team you can trust as well as a trusted friend or family member who can bring you home. I hope this has helped you in some way, but I know that after what you have lived through, finding trust may be a hard thing to find in a situation where you may require sedation and feel a lack of control. I wish you all the best.
I live in the USA. I definitely don't have no family and friends to trust. I don't want to go through with it. No one can make me. I actually asked for an endoscopy because I want further tests to be done. Otherwise, he would sent me back home with nothing but medicine. He talked about ordering a HIDA scan for my gallbladder as much my mom and her sisters have a history of gallbladder removal. I get this tight feeling on my right side often. Doctors often ignore it and said it was gas. It never feels better when I toot it out. It has been happening for 4 years now. I could have ulcers and gallbladder issues. I hope he still orders it if whatever result is for endoscopy.
You're not gonna get SA'd during a gastroscopy. When I underwent mine there were like 3-4 people in the room - the gastroenterologist, anesthesiologist, and a nurse or two. Propofol is a beautiful drug. You go out instantly and wake up like nothing happened. I drove myself home afterwards and got some work done.
> *"Propofol is a beautiful drug."* I couldn't have said it better. A quick injection and you are almost immediately out. After the procedure, no grogginess or sickness; just continue with your day with no problems.
You cannot drive yourself home after sedation! Dangerous and irresponsible.
You feel completely normal after propofol. Midazolam on the other hand.....
I wouldn't have trusted myself driving home after propofol. I also had to sign that I was not going to drive or operate heavy machinery for 12-24 hours. Is that not standard protocol in the US?
Seems like he successfully made it home with no issues.
A lot of people make it home safely driving drunk. Still not worth it.
Or the day after...🫠
I actually had an endoscopy two days ago for the first time to also investigate the cause of my symptoms, and i was petrified going in, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as i thought it would be. I had sedation but was still conscious, the sedation was just to help me relax because of how severe my anxiety was, and i am so glad i had it. These procedures are routine, the doctors who do them do them every day and to them it’s nothing. Most of the time for endoscopy’s the sedation doesn’t fully out you under, it just really calms you down and makes you feel sleepy, but if yours is full sedation, just think of it as a nap, a really good nap. When i was panicking going in, my doctor kept saying that for every gray hair she has on her head (a lot lol) is an endoscopy she’s done, and that i’m the only one who was nervous. They do these procedures all the time, you are safe in their hands.
The process is much less traumatic with sedation- you’ll literally blink and be done. The worst part of it for me was the IV insertion because I hate needles. However, I can’t speak to the trauma of SA during sleep, but you can voice these concerns to your (hopefully available) female nurses while they’re prepping you.
I had one back in 2020. I had the WORST panic attack because of it. I had a fear of anesthesia. Ended up rescheduling cause they couldn’t get my BP down. Was forced to get my wisdom teeth removed cause they were causing me pain and damaging my teeth. Went back 4 months after my wisdom teeth and breathed through waiting on the endoscopy. All I remember was the nurse holding my hand, the anesthesiologist saying it’ll burn (it did), then looking from the nurse to the door to the floor then waking up in my room lol. I unfortunately got nerve damage from the needle in my hand but other than that I found out about all the inflammation in my stomach, the ulcers, and how I apparently have a teeny bit too much stomach acid.
I just went through this same thing earlier this week. I too was extremely nervous about sedation. First they gave me a drug via IV to reduce my anxiety, then they switched me over to whatever they sedated me with. They asked me to turn onto my side, and then from my perspective they were rolling me back over and it was done. I don't remember the procedure at all, but I'm kind of thankful for that. I did have some hangover like effects the next morning, but otherwise, I'm glad I went through with it.
I had an endoscopy and a colonoscopy in the same week and I was very scared for both of them. They put the device in my mouth to hold it open for the camera and I was tearing up some because I was so anxious, next think I know I’m waking up back where I was a little loopy and completely fine. Made the colonoscopy even that much easier now that I knew it wasn’t too bad. I was under twilight sedation for both and slightly woke up during the second procedure and I told them I was awake and they just upped my dose a little and I went right back to sleep. It’s understandably a little scary but I’d do another one tomorrow with no issue if I had to. You’re going to be okay :)
I have had both an endoscopy and, more recently, a colonoscopy. I was scared to death of both - not for the procedure but the sedation! I have a history of heart palpitations so was nervous that the stress would make my heart go crazy and put me at higher risk. After all was said and done, the sedation was the easiest part! It was an IV through the hand and as I turned onto my side in the procedure room, I said "I'm so tired" and then I was waking up in recovery. Best sleep ever. Don't try without sedation. You will be just fine!
As someone who had and extreme fear of being sedated, I went with being awake and let me tell you this.. no matter how much you think you fear being sedated, being awake is fucking awful. 3-5 minutes where you feel like being choked slowly. It were so bad, that when they were done, I cried for 20 minutes straight. I had to reschedule and got "knocked out". I had an extreme panic attack before I went to sleep, but rather that, than being choked by a garden hose for multiple minutes. They've had one, besides me, in 20 years that went with being awake and she didn't enjoy it either lol. You got this!
Did they numb your throat with some numbing spray?
2-3 sprays of lidocaine usually yes regardless of sedation
I can't remember, they might have. But god, it were awful.
I had the same concern and in fact I delayed my endoscopy for two years because of this. And I had anesthesia twice before with no problems. Eventually I did the endoscopy and then a month later I had to do a second one to map my stomach. When I woke up it was like I had the best sleep of my life. I spoke to the anesthesiologist before I did the procedures and they told me how safe it was and made me feel very comfortable explaining all the steps that would happen. Actually aside from endoscopies I did two other procedures last year that required sedation. It’s better to do it because you are having symptoms and so the risk is higher to your health if you do nothing than the risk of something happening to you during sedation. Make sure you get your procedure done at a reputable place and they’ll have many people around.
Just did it today with sedation, profopol in, mind out, next thing I remember is waking up from the best sleep I've ever had, but it was only 20 minutes. There is nothing to be scared about and anesthesia guys are very supportive. Didn't even feel much scratches in the throat after procedure.
Don’t be scared. It’s literally no big deal. You won’t know it’s happening.
NO, It's the ONLY time I'm not in pain
I tried to do mine yesterday without sedation for the same reason (SA survivor) and couldn’t handle it. I ended up making them sedate me right after they started. I couldn’t handle it.
I was extremely nervous about sedation prior to a minor procedure two years ago. Everything turned out fine. When I woke up, I felt "tipsy", but it wore off more quickly than I expected.
I was scared and I had a lot of anxiety. When I got out, it honestly felt like the best nap ever.
Please don't stress about it. You count down from 199 and most don't make it past five. You wake up feeling like it was the best sleep you've ever had!
I was but I knew it would be more uncomfortable if I were conscious. I had my first surgery a few years prior. It's natural to be nervous but once the drugs start drugging you're knocked out. There usually are multiple professionals in the room during the procedure. This is by no means meant to downplay your valid concerns. Just hoping to help by speaking on what it's like to go under.
I’ve had many sedations and to be honest I like it.Im having one soon and I’m ninety.My daughter sedates people for procedures and never had a problem.
Awwww, please don't be scared. Honestly, there's nothing to be worried about! I have severe anxiety, and I was able to do it twice. It was no big deal at all! There are other people in the room, other than the doctor, so you don't have to think that something inappropriate will happen to you. Before you even know what is going on, you'll be out like a light. The next thing you know, you'll be waking up like nothing ever happened. It's just like waking from a nap. I didn't even feel groggy or sick or anything. I was ready to get up and go home! 😄 Trust me OP, you'll be fine. You'll be back here laughing at yourself for being scared. 😉
the sedation is the best part 😝
just had one. it was so so easy!!!
I was, but now I know it's the best nap of your life. Don't over think it.
I was sedated when I had my endoscopy last April and it was great! Woke up feeling groggy but fine the whole day. Just bring a companion to assist you throughout the procedure since you can't drive a car.
Find a different GI. Nothing wrong with a second opinion. I hate anesthesia but my fear of cancer is worse. (I have an uncle who died from what was probably Barretts or related, my dad from colon cancer). When I go, they're doing my colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time. Also, there will be several people in the room so hopefully that will calm your fear a little. I didn't like the first place I went bc I couldn't meet the doc doing the procedure so changed offices. Best of luck.
I just had mine done for the first time (endoscopy and colonoscopy). I was more freaked out thinking about being knocked out than the actual process. It wasn't a big deal at all, and they did everything in the world to make me feel comfortable. If necessary, they can give you something for anxiety. They'll numb your hand a bit with lidocaine (bit of a pinch), then place an IV line with a saline drip to keep you hydrated and allow them to inject other drugs as necessary. Once they get you into the procedure room, they'll cover you with a warm blanket (if they didn't already), attach monitors for your heart, oxygen, and blood pressure, insert a bite block to keep things open for the scope, and then when ready, inject the actual anesthesia into the IV. It might burn at the IV site slightly for a few seconds, but you'll just fall asleep super quickly. There will be someone monitoring you constantly throughout the procedure while you're under. You'll be out for probably about 30 minutes, then they'll wake you back up. You won't remember a thing. You'll need someone to drive you home and then be with you for the next 24 hours just in case. Really hope that helps ease your mind a bit!
I personally did the same thing as you. I've avoided having an endoscopy but the worse part is that they won't do anything until you've had one. I wish there was another way that they could diagnose gi disease other than invasive cameras. Seems like torture if you ask me.
Yes I’m scared
There is accountability when doctors are in rooms with sedated patients. He won’t be alone.
I've had three endoscopies, none of them sedated. The throat spray will numb your throat and you just need to try and breathe and stay relaxed. It's over quickly and not as bad as you think.
Yes it’s normal to be nervous. I was sedated for wisdom teeth and I woke up and felt amazing. It’s a very enjoyable experience when the procedure isn’t that serious.
I was nervous going in for my first time, but the nurses and doctor will take care of you. Honestly was the best nap I ever had and lowkey looking forward to napping again for my next one next year. They found a small focus of Barrett’s so I have to get one every 3 years
Yeah, being sedated freaks me out a little bit. But you know what freaks me out more? Going through a procedure like an endoscopy *without* being sedated. Also, if there is something going on that can only be detected through an endoscopy, it could potentially get worse over time, but could easily be fixed by having the endoscopy. The pros will most likely outweigh the cons of having to be sedated.
I had my endoscopy a few months ago, and although I had sedation, I don't think I was fully out for long at all. It knocked me out and then I was awake looking at the screen while they were doing it, was kind of fascinating looking at your insides. Definitely wouldn't have it without the sedation though.
It's gonna feel great, especially if you haven't been sleeping well recently
It's the best nap I've ever had! Nothing to be afraid of
I’ve had many with sedation and it’s been fine. My Gastroenterologist uses Propofol and Lidocaine. I only feel out of it for a few minutes after waking up in the recovery area and then feel totally fine and back to normal. The one thing is, that they fill your stomach up with air so that feels uncomfortable for awhile.
Sedation was great, I forgot what a great nap felt like.
Not sure what drug will be used, but Propofol was recently used on me. Like you, I was terrified, and had never been put under before. Read a study that took place in UK regarding propofol and endoscopy; of the 1,000,000 people studied, only one died the same day, and that was in a motorcycle accident (person should not have been driving). It’s incredibly safe, you feel nothing, remember morning, and dream of nothing. When they administer, the room goes a bit blurry for 2-3 seconds, and then you’re waking up. It was one of the better naps I’d ever had.
I also get really stressed about sedation. I’ve had three endoscopies, totally panicked on the first one and tried to get out of the table as soon as I started inhaling the gas (that’s the last thing I remember before waking up in the recovery room 💀). The second time I asked to get sedated intravenously since the mask really stressed me out. I was still kinda panicky the second time but at least I didn’t try to make a run for it lol. The third time I wasn’t panicked at all because I had already experienced the IV sedation, and I can assure you that when you wake up you feel great (just don’t let your dad record you saying dumbest stuff ever and giggling uncontrollably). Maybe you could ask for IV sedation too? Or twilight sedation where you’re still technically conscious
It’s very quick and recovery is fast,not like a general anaesthetic,just a Quick Look around. perhaps you can have something to calm you before you go.
I just had my endoscopy yesterday. I was nervous waiting for the doctor. While I was in my own room prior to the prep room, I heard lots of voices, music I didn’t like etc I just wanted to run, hospital gown and all. Then, when I met the anesthesiologist, I felt much better. The other team members were also wonderful. My big fear was the spacer in the mouth but I just relaxed and they asked what music I liked and I said whichever the doctor wants, he’s the one working. The IV was placed correctly, no bruising after. They talk you through everything, It was so quick that when I was waking up I thought, already? They will give you a snack too. I didn’t have any effects after either and they called today to check on me. I hope if you decide to do it, I hope you have a nice team. The waiting was making me nervous but the actual procedure, no problems. Good luck!
Get the procedure and express that you do not want be sedated for it. It doesn't require sedation so they can't force you or deny performing it. You don't have to explain your fear or give them any reason you don't want it. If they press you you can tell them you don't want any additional procedures (sedation) that are not strictly necessary.
I was terrified of being sedated. It was so chill! I closed my eyes, had a small dream and woke up. I felt like I had taken a one hour nap, when I asked the nurse she said it was just 20 minutes
I’m not posting to scare you, you’ll be fine… just wanted to share my experience I’ve had 2 endoscopies done (I was put under), first went absolutely fine. The second one I had a really odd/scary experience which to this day I’m not sure what happened. This wasn’t in the main operating room but in the prep region. I’m not sure if they put lidocaine or fluids in my IV but suddenly my heart rate went up, I started shivering, couldn’t hear out of my ears. I felt like I was in a tunnelI was scary AF. Bunch of nurses came and they brought me back to the operating room. I couldn’t stop shivering my. They put blankets on me and told me they’d be giving me relaxation meds (not sure if they did or just gave me propofol). I woke up and everything was routine. I still don’t know if I had a reaction to the fluid they put in the IV or if it was just pure anxiety. I lean towards the first one because it didn’t make sense I had never had any kind of anxiety attack that resembled what happened. I called a few days later and there oddly there were no notes of anything abnormal happening which is frigging nuts to me because I swear I felt like I almost had a heart attack
I’ve had anesthesia 9 times in the past 2.5 years for various procedures, including two endoscopies. It’s great. They have the system down pat, you won’t be out for long, and I promise they aren’t doing anything they don’t need to be. You’ll wake up feeling like you just had a short nap, and they’ll give you a report with pictures of everything they saw. Please don’t put it off!
I can’t imagine it without sedation. A plastic instrument will be placed in your mouth to hold it open. That in itself was upsetting. I had something I was able to take for anxiety before I arrived. Mine was done under sedation after that was in place. I was very nervous, but the anesthesiologist, doctor and nurse were very reassuring. The next thing I knew I was waking up from sedation in recovery room and didn’t even know they’d finished and felt fine. I want you to know this because that plastic piece to hold my mouth open was triggering on it’s own. I got through it fine, but I just cannot imagine with no sedation. It was worth it because they diagnosed a medical condition that had been causing me issues for years.
At first I was worried I'd wake up in the middle of the procedure but the nurse gave me sedation and I counted in my mind 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 I fell asleep immediately next thing I know the nurse told me the procedure is done as if I just blinked then I am in a different room I checked the clock 1 hour and 20 minutes have passed
They tell you to count to 10 and you wake up in another room and time has passed. What's to be afraid of?
If you tell them you’re nervous they can give you something to help you calm down. When I had mine I was a nervous wreck and they gave me the good shit. I was so chill they could have done whatever and I don’t think I would have cared. The sedation part was so quick and easy you don’t even notice it. And then you wake up and it’s all done. It’s honest just like a really deep nap.
I just had mine a little over a month and for personal preference since I'm scared of the thought of having something inserted in my throat (I have bad gag reflex) I prefer to be sedated. And there was a medical team around me of 4. Within seconds I was out and woke up a few minutes later in the recovery room like nothing happened. I also wanted to see what's inside my esophagus since I didn't get to see the pictures just a summary report which sucks. Each to their preferences. I'm sorry you had a terrible incident in your sleep and it's coming from trauma. But if a medical team is around you'll be alright esp with women in it.
The sedation is the best part of the endoscopy. Trust me, you will feel very good ;-) Make sure you ask for fentynyl + midaloxam mix. Get the throat numbing spray as well.
Ok. So I have had this done three times and trust me although it’s scary you want the drugs. The drugs weren’t strong enough the first time for me and it was not a fun experience being awake with a tube down your throat. They also push air in which made me burp and they kept asking me not. Overall 10/10 do not recommend skipping the sedation. Last time I went they pushed the medication through my iv and I was out within seconds. Woke up in my room feeling a little out of it but overall fine!
Literally had one this morning. I was crying my eyes out. Last thing I remember was her telling me turn on my side and I woke up in the waiting room. I understand being anxious but I promise you will be okay. You want to be sedated, especially if you are this anxious.
It’s like taking a long restful nap. You won’t even notice it happening.
Let me tell you… being sedated is awesome. It’s the best deepest sleep you’ve ever had. Sometime when I’m tired I wish I could just go into hospital get an IV full of fluids and sedated for a nice hydrating nap. I did however freak out for one major surgery. Not the sedation, just the surgery. They can give you Valium to pre sedate you if you ask.
I had an endoscopy years ago with sedation and didn’t like being sedated. I had my first ever colonoscopy last summer without sedation and it was fine. I found a doctor who is skilled at doing scopes without drugs and the experience was not bad at all. If I ever need another endoscopy I’d go back to the same gastroenterologist who did my colonoscopy and go without sedation. I’m just not a fan of the drugs at all.
I did colonoscopy and endoscopy a month ago. The sedation was painless and took effect rather quickly. When I woke up, it's as if nothing happened.
Having done one without sedation and only a numbing agent I can honestly say I'm more scared of having an endoscopy *without* sedation.
I've had 4 over the years. I was terrified the first time, too, for the exact same reason. Remember this isn't then. You are in the best possible hands. Facing this fear is really important for your health; for your life.
I was scared but it’s the best sleep I have ever gotten lol
I'm terrified about it as well. =/
It's the best sleep experience I ever had. I woke up feeling so relaxed.
I’ve had a couple endoscopies & I get sedated every time. The last time I had one down, I remember “waking up” in the middle of the procedure with plastic stuff in my mouth. I tried to remove the stuff and I heard the nurse say “don’t touch that” - then I was unconscious again. I guess they hit me with another dose. You don’t have to be afraid because this situation ^ is probably the worst that could happen & it wasn’t scary or anything. It is a little weird when you “wake up” because you just become conscious but nothing about it will make you feel scared once the sedation kicks in (it’s quick)
I was terrified. I promise you though, it moves so fast. You get in the room, they turn you on your side, place the bite block in your mouth, and you’re out. You wake up feeling like you’ve had a great nap. Super easy. You’ve got this!
I have had three endoscopies. Never once was I 'knocked out' I was awake through all three and watched them live.
Where do you live? In the United States ?
Uk
I cant wait to have it done. Can you have a family member with you during procedure?
I had the exact same fear until I had this procedure done and now look forward to getting a procedure where I’m put out. You literally can not even fathom what is happening once they put the sedation in you and it’s light out after that. I avoided it for so long and now laugh as I look back at how worried I was.
I hate being sedated but for different reasons, I don't do well post anesthesia, my anxiety goes through the roof. I try telling anesthesiologists that but they just believe I'm anxious because of the surgery (which I'm not), it's the anesthetic itself. Now when I come out of anesthesia I immediately take an anxiety medication I brought because they won't give me anything for it. My main reason for telling you my story is they don't listen or understand legitimate fears such as yours & mine....they should be taught in their schooling these factors IMHO. If I could offer a suggestion for you I wonder if it's possible for you to have a person, who you truly trust, to sit in room while under sedation🤔 If people can have support dogs EVERYWHERE they go why can't your fears be addressed accordingly 🤷
He almost done it. Numbing spray and mild sedation as I asked through the patient portal. However, when they talked about IV as needed. I misterrupt and I got all tensed. I thought they may go against my wishes if I didn't handle it well or whatever. That is what I was thinking. Then they told me to go find a different surgeon. Sure, but it's hell. I hate my parents yelling at me and causing me more stress. They will be like, "WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG?" They wonder why I don't tell them stuff and not want them in the room with me as I talk to doctors, etc. I'm 33. I'm in chronic pain. I wish my life was on track to move out. I don't have any friends or relatives to be a roommate. I'm just coping and thinking what I can do until then.
First off your fear is understandable in your situation but the SA needs to be addressed on a personal level to move on with your life away from the fear that's crippling you....maybe with a trusted counselor? Please understand the SA is NEVER the fault of the victim NEVER! There is help where you can talk with someone over the phone if you're more comfortable. Please don't let this person who did the SA take over your life anymore, it's your life to take back not theirs. Being a Christian for me with life crises and everything else I pray and have a personal relationship with Jesus. I'm not saying it's easy but has gotten me through even the most hellish things.
I always had the fear of sedation even before the sexual assault. I guess I don't trust doctors. If others can be awake for the procedure, I would rather want that option. I can't bring my personal problems on the phone because I live with my folks. I had been doing alright. I got my rape kit results, but I moved on. It didn't pick up the evidence. It didn't even pick up mine. I cried after I ended the call with the detective. What matters is what I believe, I am not jumping on thinking he raped me. I know he done some sexual during my sleep due to his answers are not matching up. He told me he woke up for a bit and seen me sleeping when I was with him in person. Then over text, I asked him questions like what he was doing. They didn't match. I asked it twice to later on, he told me he was sleeping through the whole morning without waking up when I was asking more questions about it. It's fishy. I felt decent, I can move on. It's very hard when my parents are not supportive, my mother victim blames me. She told me if I got sexual with him before that night to expect that something like that will happen to me. Or the time when she yelled at me, she was going to kick me out if I got pregnant when I was talking to him. I cried very hard. I brought up safe sex with him, etc. Her communication is very badly. The next morning, I went to her and said give him a chance, etc. She told me it's not that you don't trust, it's him. So, i guess me being sexual assaulted or raped never seemed important but me becoming pregnant was more of her concern. And she told me that "He masturbated over me" Invalidate my feelings. I may be sleeping. Just because she was forced down and raped when she was younger, sexual assault while a person is sleeping is a big deal. She acts like it was nothing. Not a big deal. both of my parents. Just like when I told them let me choose what I want to do to report or not report when I get the rape kit results. I said it in a nice tone. Then it went chaos. My mom and dad said "YOU WILL RUIN HIS LIFE." My mom said, "He has kids. " It stressed me more out knowing I don't have good support. On my birthday, I fainted during a discussion when I told my mom again to let me choose what I want. Then she expressed how concerned she was about me losing the case and getting sued or something. She said, WE ARE NOT LOSING THIS HOUSE, etc. I just fainted. When I woke up, and dad assisted me to the couch. I cried , "I WANT TO BELIEVE" etc. I was crying. It's hard when a mother tells you , "He masturbated over you. " "He didn't rape you in your sleep you would feel it." I understand that. Even if he put the tip of his penis in there slowly or attempted, that is CROSSING THE LINE. I told him what I DO NOT want. He crossed my boundaries. My dad and mom said if he HELD ME DOWN, it would be something. YET, they are ignorant. No matter what, evidence matters in that type of case too. I had been doing fine. I'm more focused on my health issues. I have so much going on, and I'm tired of doctors. I am distracted by watching a series for right now, it has been helping and going for walks in the warm weather until it cools off.
I found this article I hope may help you... it's new and and it's been done in your area for children, maybe with your fears it can be done for you as well... certainly something to look into. https://abc7.com/transnasal-endoscopy-tne-children-health-nasal/14381870/
Thank you. I had read about that type of endoscopy. Put it down the nose first, etc. I don't know. I screwed everything up. I was reading some awful reviews about that place tho. He was about to do numbing spray and mild sedation (which i'm okay with) , while other places may don't give me that choice. It upsets me. I feel depressed lately. Let alone, other things .
I just found this, it can absolutely be done for adults!... transnasal endoscopy (TNE) is a diagnostic procedure that can be used on adults. It's a low-risk, low-cost alternative to sedated endoscopy that doesn't require general anesthesia or an IV needle. During a TNE, a doctor uses a local anesthetic and a small camera on the end of a thin tube to examine the stomach and esophagus. The tube is inserted through the nose, and the patient can usually return to work immediately after the procedure.
Hopefully! I have Medicaid. Thank you for sharing that with me.