Has anyone had to intubated, while AWAKE, using a FIBER OPTIC instrument?

Please either post your answers here or e mail me. Please describe how it was done exactly, how you felt,if any sedatives were given to you first, how awake were you? Did it hurt your throat much? I have to have this done and I'm scared...please be truthful. (no sugarcoating! LOL) I know this won't be pleasent, but I want to be mentally prepared for this. I had a bad experience 3 weeks ago when they couldn't intubate me and injured my throat. They tried 3X the regular way and had to postpone until my throat heals. My new date is 12/18/01. Thanks to you all!

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