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Hi, everyone I'm new to the board. Just learning how the whole thing works. you all seem very supportive and I'm hoping someone can help me. I live in Bridgeport, I plan on having the lap-band. I have finished almost all of my dr. appts. Wed. 5/25/05 I have the endoscopy and the sleep study test. Then I'm suppose to set an appt. for the liquid diet. The problem you ask? well I guess you could call it cold feet. For some reason I'm feeling really apprehensive about the edoscopy because I've all ready tried to keep the appt. 3 times and each time somthing came up. I actually went to the hospital to check in and was told for one reason or another that I couldn't do it. Now I'm do to go tomorrow and everything seems to be getting in the way. Any words of advice? I know its late but if anyone is still up and feel they could help I sure would appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

This proably comes to late..but the endoscopy is not that bad. You are in a twilight sleep..and hardly know what is happening. The fasting prep is easier than the colonoscopy cleanout... Hang in there...its all so worth it! Joanie

Thanks for responing its not to late because I had to resedule any way.

I also had an endoscopy. "Twilight" is a good way to word it. You feel absolutely nothing. Don't worry ... everything will work out for the best! Barb

Hello, I had the lap band done with Dr. Tran at Bridgeport Hospital and it was the best thing I have ever done. I have lost 43 pounds since 3/3/05. Stick with it and you will be okay. If you need any help or information please feel free to e-mail me. Patty

I've had three endoscopies, it's one of the easiest procedures to have. The anesthesia is a conscious sedation, and the Versed used has a side effect of short-term amnesia. You won't likely feel or remember a thing, and you will be up walking around in a hour. This is a huge advance over the way I had it done in the 80's, while awake. You'll be home shortly after you're up and around, and resume a normal day. The sleep test was more of an inconvenience than the endoscopy. --Steve