Question:
Anyone had an endoscopy?

I'm having an endoscopy done tomorrow at 12:30pm. Will it hurt afterwards? And will I be able to eat at all on Thanksgiving, in moderation of course? I have heard that my throat will hurt, and unfortunately, I have a very low pain threshhold. Any experience with an endoscopy?    — C P. (posted on November 25, 2008)

November 25, 2008
I've had two (one pre-op, one years ago unrelated). Both left me with a little bit of a sore throat but nothing like a bad cold. One I remember vaguely of what occured during the procedure, the other I don't remember a bit of. It really depends on the doctor.
   — suezahn4me

November 25, 2008
I have had it done twice. I was out both times. I had no pain at all. If you have a good doctor they should give you medicine to put you out for the proceedure and you should be fine rihgt after you wake up.
   — trible

November 25, 2008
Had 2 endoscopies, no pain for either. Like nothing happened. Lyn
   — SkinnyLynni2B

November 25, 2008
I had an endiscope too and no problem whatsoever! Good luck!
   — katiecakes

November 25, 2008
They do not hurt, I have had 2. Only thing is that you won't remember anything.
   — bre25

November 25, 2008
had one done no problems, not to worry.
   — HIGHLANDERTHAL

November 25, 2008
I've had 3 since August. No pain, no problem. Minor throat irritation afterwards, but it goes away quickly. You'll be fine for the holiday. Good luck!
   — dnoreenh

November 25, 2008
I had no pain afterwards at all!!
   — Susan N.

November 25, 2008
I had an emergency endoscopy done in September. Afterward I was groggy and exhausted from the anesthesia. My throat was tender for a few days, but tolerable. Felt very similar to the very beginnings of a cold. You'll be fine for the Holiday.
   — lmw9674

November 25, 2008
You will be fine. You shouldn't remember much if anything. You might feel like you are getting a slight cold or a tickle in your throat. I didn't have any of that. You might be sleepy for a little while after the procedure.
   — tonitoot

November 25, 2008
They particially knocked me out but I don't remember a thing! When I woke up though they told me to take a deep breath and they pulled the tube out of my throat. It was an odd feeling, but I was so groggy I just followed instructions and took a deep breath... I was sore for a few days but they also took a biopsy. My throat was badly burned form acid reflux and hiatal hernia...Tests all came out good and after RNY surgery I never had acid reflux again...nor do I have a clue what happened to my hiatal hernia. BUT...My insurance company almost refused to pay for the endoscopy and biopsy...But they finally agreed after seeing the pictures and reports that it was necessary...It was almost a $1000 procedure if they decided not to cover it! Glad they did!
   — .Anita R.

November 25, 2008
I had one with no pain and no problems, I didn't even know I had one. I don't remember a thing.
   — Rebecca F.

November 26, 2008
I have had 4 done. My stomach kept closing and they would go in and open it. My throat never hurt. Because they were opening my stomach it was a little sore but nothing that a really good nap and rest the day of the EDG won't fix. Just make sure to take it easy that day and eat soft food. The next day you should be fine. I will pray for you! Kate
   — K. S

November 26, 2008
My throat didn't really start to hurt for a couple of days, but the it was like a cold. My nose even started to run. I didn't really want to eat much other than soup. And it is funny but here I am 4 weeks post op and the only thing I want to eat again is soup (oh yeah, and cottage cheese.)
   — SharonZ

November 26, 2008
I had one done. during the procedure i woke up and they had the scope in my throat. It was horrible. Make sure they give you enough medicine to knock you out. When I talked to my primary doctor he said that they didnt give me enough medicine so thats why i woke during the procedure and started to gag with the scope down my throat. My throat was very sore for over three days very hard to eat...make sure they give you ENOUGH MEDICINE.....Good Luck....I hope yours is better than mine
   — Amy McCain

November 26, 2008
Had endo monday 11/24/08- piece of cake (ha ha) really no pain.I feel like a fool I spent so much time worrying!
   — Lori M.

November 26, 2008
I had mine November 17th. I worried and worried for absouletly nothing. I didn't feel or remember a thing. I would go through it again without worrying this time. Teresa B.
   — Teresa B.

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