Question:
My Dr. says I have a stricture and wants to admit me to hospital for hydration

I called the Dr. today because of vomiting and stomach crams. He feels I have a stricture but because it is the weekend he is not sure if he can find a Dr to do an endoscopy. How bad is and endoscopy? do they sedated you? I had and NG ube in the hospital after surgery and that was the worse thing I have EVER had. If I can't keep 30 oz of liquid down today he is going to admit me to the hospital for hydration (which I am sure I need). any info appriciated    — tracybutterfield (posted on September 20, 2008)

September 20, 2008
I have had 2 endoscopy's and they numb your throat and then give you something to put you out so you will not remember anything. I have to agree that the NG tube was the worst so I can understand why you would be terrified. I can assure you that this is a piece of cake. Susan
   — susangielda06

September 20, 2008
i had a stricture and had to have an endoscopy the dr numbed my throat and I was sedated , no worries . Im praying for you speedy recovery.
   — plumadore68

September 21, 2008
I had an Upper GI Endoscopy just a few weeks back as pre-op procedure. It was easy and no pain or discomfort. They give you an IV and put you in twilight sedation. I remember the doc messing with my IV and then all the sudden it was an hour later and I was in the recovery area. I wouldn't be worried about it if I were you. I have nothing to compare it to as my surgery isn't until 10/9.
   — bodozer

September 21, 2008
Yes they put you to sleep and then they put the scope down your throat and look around, it takes from 30-45 minutes
   — humper

September 22, 2008
Thank you all for the reassurance, I really wasn't that bad. The opening was almost completely closed and they opened it to 11mm. I have to have another on next week and ten possibly a third. I feel SO much better and things are actually going down now. Thanks again my OH family!!
   — tracybutterfield

September 26, 2008
I am 6 months post op and have had this done twice and could not tell you anything about it!!! Good luck
   — privatepath1