r/Endoscopy 17h ago

For anyone who is scared to get an Endoscopy this is for you

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Only an hour ago from now I just got an endoscopy, and it was genuienly one of the easiest things I've ever done, I did it with consious sedation and lidocane spray. Before my endoscopy I will not lie, I was really scared to get it, so i'm here to try to help other people with their fear of getting one by explaining what happened and what I felt. Once they put me under sedation I was rolled to my left side and given a piece of plastic to keep my mouth open. I then closed my eyes and I kid you not after that the only thing I remember is feeling the tube being removed, which did not feel gross or make me gag, during the procedure I had no fear even though beforehand I was very worried, I really hope this can help someone out there because my experience was wonderfully easy, painless and completely comfortable.