Who Needs an Upper Endoscopy?

Dr. Jon LaPook undergoes an upper endoscopy to evaluate the possibly damaging effects of his occasional heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin performs the procedure.

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[lewthemaster]

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[ChemicalOrigiN]

I just had this done today, easiest thing I've ever done in my life. If you're scared or worried or anything, lay back and don't worry about a thing, it's awesome. The new modern scopes they use are like tiny pieces of pasta and once you're done you will feel refreshed and no tenderness in your throat or anywhere else. Don't be scared, no joke it's probably the greatest thing I've ever done.

[Darthkat6]

I'm having this done on Friday to check for celiac disease. I'm not sure what I'm more scared of now: the disease or the procedure....

[Libressman]

I had one that was as thick as a garden hose and they said if i wouldnt be quiet they would use one which had attached a brush and sprinkler to wash the nastyness out of my mouth.

[linart25]

Oh yeah...let me tell ya pal..i had one today..and thought that id be sedated...but the freakin doc just sprayed my throat, which made maters worse, and i was fighting for live...never do it again with no sedation. Ive done this before being sedated and slept all the time ..felt nothing..but today was a nightmare ill never forget. My advice to all those scheduled to do it...always ask for sedation.

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@bellabop88 So... did you survive?

[kljmac93]

I was sedated but not knocked out. I barely remember anything. I had an endoscopy and then a colonoscopy. I kind of remember throwing up but I'm not sure, it was weird and trippy because I was awake but I have no recollection of anything... anyway it was a breeze, I was so anxious but I'm 13 and it was really easy. And if you get partial sedation you won't remember a thing, if you're knocked out then you won't feel a thing! My throat hurts a little now but not much.

[mancpaul01]

Shit, he handled that well!!!

[bellabop88]

I'm having my procedure performed tomorrow afternoon. I'm a bit nervous! But hopefully it'll all go well! I'll give an update afterwards :)

[RonaldoGOTM]

@cheatingwanker no no, the 1st time I had it done I refused anastehtic and was gagging like a mad man. I wouldnt wish THAT on my worst enemy. I was sedated second time round and it was fine. If you're getting sedated you've nothing to worry about. You'll lie down on the bed, get an injection, and wake up a few hours later. :) You wont feel anything

[undocumentedspot]

@ChemicalOrigiN I've done this today, and without any IV, in the video they gave him a shot . I only had throat numbing, and then the rest is same, except I'm well aware and not asleep, watching the screen in front of me. it's very uncomfortable, feeling like a pipe going down my throat. and there is occasional gag but nothing comes out , stomach is already empty.

[cheatingwanker]

@RonaldoGOTM you just said you couldnt remember having it, and then at the end your saying you wouldnt wish it up on your worst enemy??? so which is it, black out or horrible?