tube down Throat.

trisher

On Tuesday I have to go to the hospital for further tests.

Well during this test, I am having a tube with a camera on it.

On the letter it said you can been put out to have it done or have some spray in your throat. glluup

Have any of you had it done? What did you do be put out or the spray??

I'm not looking forward to it very much. Does it take long??

Trish xx

pennycrayon

hi. I had that done about 5 years ago. You have nothing to worry about i promise you. Its a really simple procedure. I chose to have the sedation which doesn't knock you out but you really have no idea what's going on really. It doesn't hurt and it doesn't take that long either. I would take someone with you though, you will feel pretty drowsy and disorientated afterwards so you might need help getting home.

hope that answers your questions? Let us know how you get on
xx

skezier

Hi Trish,

I had the same as Penny. Its over in abut 20 or so mins I think and your relaxed, don't feel a thing and well you will be ok. The sedative might do as Penny says but it will ensure your not really aware and they can use a light one a they did to me.

Good luck and you know we shall all be in your pocket don't you? Love and a ((( ))) Cris xxx

trisher

Hi Penny

Thanks for your answer that has helped me.

I sometimes end up having to to be admitted so I hope I will be ok and I will be able to come home.

love Trish xxx

trisher

Cris

If your not in my pocket well, I won't go. Don't let go of that rope will you??

love Trish xxx

skezier

Hi Trish,

Won't let go flower and you would be very unlucky to be admitted as they will just do a light sedative if your up for that.... Its quite interesting to watch the screen I found but i also was fairly out of it

You will be ok Flower. Love and another ((((( ))))) Cris xxx

elnafinn

Hi Trisher

Go for the sedation please. My hubby had that, no problem. Someone we know chose the other option, and regretted it. He is definitely no wimp either.

I am sorry to hear that you need this test and I wish you well with it.

Love
Elna x

barbara12

Hi Trish
Sorry I cant help with any advice, but I will climb in your pocket and hold on tight...loads of hugs ((((((((())))))) and love.
Barbara xx

angel1

I have no experience of this procedure Trish, but want to let you know that I will be thinking of you, as I always do, my brave, lovely friend..........Much love........Ange.

valval

right we had better make better job of picnic this time who is fetching what and who has the rope??????????.
trisher we love you and will be there with you all the time we promise with positive thoughts and hugs will bring bucket this time incase we there a while do not want any more wet pockets :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

dorcas

Hi Trish,

i had it done 4yrs ago....chose not to have the sedation, just the throat spray. I wasn't being brave...it's because I didn't have anyone to come with me at the time and the hosps don't let you travel home alone if you have the light sedation.

the endoscopy took about 20mts as Cris said, and you wait for a while afterwards until you're ready to go home.

My advice?...please do have the light sedation. It is not a nice procedure to have fully awake and the throat spray really doesn't do much to make it easier!
I would definitely have the sedation if I had to have it done again.

will be thinking about you Trish.

love n hugs

Iris x

trisher

Elna

Thank you for your wishes. It is my breathing that is scaring me. Will I still have my oxygen.

I suppose they can do it can't they?

I just wish all these tests were over I'm so tired of them all. I know I should not moan really.

Trisher xx

valval

trisher wrote:

Elna

I just wish all these tests were over I'm so tired of them all. I know I should not moan really.

Trisher xx

it is ok to be fed up and also worried about this one i would be shaking in my boots hate not being in control so am not good at trusting others . perhaps this is the one that will give the answers fingers are crossed that things start to improve for you from now on hugs left to get you through val

trisher

Hi Ange, Val.#barbara also Iris

Thank you all for replying. I know I have to have it done. Perhaps they will find out what is wrong with me.

Then I might be able to have meds for Arthur, I really need them.

Anyway, thank you to you all. I will have big pockets .

Love Trish xxx

skezier

Hi Trish,

You will have your oxygen flower and they will keep you breathing so please don't worry. ((((( ))))) xx

Hi Val,

We will have to make less mess in the pocket this time xx

dorcas

Hi Trish

....you are definitely not moaning , in fact I've never heard you 'moan' about anything...except on the 'Post a Grump' Thread and that's allowed.

you will be fine and the staff will take great care of you and will make sure you have oxygen...........they give it to everyone anyway before the procedure ....and they monitor you all the time.

we are all sending you love and support to see you through this and if having this done helps them get to the bottom of arther and his lot then it will be worth it.

chin up... (((hugs)))

Iris x

bertyboy

hi trish hope all goes well for you tomorrow , i will be in the pocket the more peeps in your pocket the more you know you are not alone just love the picnic in the pocket xxxx

annie_mial

Hi petal, I forgot to say the other night that I was given oxygen during the procedure anyway. Not sure if this is usual, or if it was because of the asthma.

Annie
xx

trisher

Hi Bertyboy Annie

Thanks for all helping me and yes be in my pocket, but I like the rope around my waist two pulls from me and you pull me out.

Thank you again, all of you

Love Trish xxx

snowball

Trish my dad had it done a few years ago and he choose to be sedated, don't worry my love we will all be there with you. You will have to make room for my infusion as I will be having that on Tuesday, I'm sure my rheumy nurse wont mind me escaeinng

Julie xx

valval

snowball wrote:

Trish my dad had it done a few years ago and he choose to be sedated, don't worry my love we will all be there with you. You will have to make room for my infusion as I will be having that on Tuesday, I'm sure my rheumy nurse wont mind me escaeinng

Julie xx

right one end of rope on trisher and one on julie hope we pull right one out when time comes??????? :oops: :oops: :oops:

snowball

valval wrote:

snowball wrote:

Trish my dad had it done a few years ago and he choose to be sedated, don't worry my love we will all be there with you. You will have to make room for my infusion as I will be having that on Tuesday, I'm sure my rheumy nurse wont mind me escaeinng

Julie xx

right one end of rope on trisher and one on julie hope we pull right one out when time comes??????? :oops: :oops: :oops:

Better stay off the alcohol for this one me thinks :shock:

Julie xx

jaspercat

Hi Trisher, I have had 2 of these, like everyone else I would say that it is better to be sedated, you won't remember a thing, they will moniter your breathing, I was on a heart minitor while I was coming round, you will be ok love Jaspercatxx

ironic

HI Trisher,

My Mum had this done a couple of weeks ago and she was fine with it.

Wishing you luck for tommorrow.

Lv, Ix

jordan7j

Trisher, hi love, sorry you have to have this done, I had it done about 3 years ago. Definitely go for the sedation its not too bad honest!!! I wouldnt worry about having it done again, thats the best I can say to you. Hopefully you will get the answers you need from it. Oxygen wont be a problem for you. We can all fit into your pockets!!! sending lots of love x x Jay x x x

speedalong

Hi Trish,

S had this done a few years ago. He had sedation. The sedative they used was chosen as it had amnesic properties and as a result he has no recollection of the actual procedure at all. Of course you will have oxygen if needed and you will be monitored very closely throughout.

S had a pre-procedure appointment where the options were discussed and we were given the paperwork to complete - are you having one of these?

We will be thinking of you,

Speedy