[Humour] Endoscopy,sedation or straight down ?

[DavidinSouthampton]

I had an endoscopy a couple of years ago - Winchester hospital.

Straight down, a bit unpleasant but only lasted a very few minutes and, once it was finished things were totally normal!

 

[Questions]

Straight down for me.

I did comment afterwards to the wife that I never want to hear her moaning about swallowing six inches again after my ordeal.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Straight down for me.

I did comment afterwards to the wife that I never want to hear her moaning about swallowing six inches again after my ordeal.

Did that make her stop seeing her lover, then?

 

[Bold Seagull]

I've had a couple of these. First one, in 1996 the tube was like a garden hose. Approx. 10 years later had another one and the tube was thinner - I remember that much. Straight down with a bit of throat spray both times.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

I've had both and if I ever need it again then it will definitely be sedation.

 

[Questions]

Did that make her stop seeing her lover, then?

God no........ I have to pay the poor unfortunate though.

 

[BLOCK F]

I've had a few colonoscopies over the years, some with sedation and some without.
The only time I had any trouble was when a trainee carried out the procedure under supervision. It was rather uncomfortable and I was a wee bit tender for a few days after.
As,I think, Knocky said, the worst bit is the damn' fasting beforehand.
Thankfully I have no experience of an endoscopy; they sound horrible!

 

[spence]

I had one a few years back to diagnose a Hiatus Hernia. Just had the weird bananna spray; gag reflex kicked in once but ok after that. Sensation of them snipping in the stomach was really weird as it a part of your body you never feel normally. Glad they didn't sedate as I'd have been stuffed as I'd driven there!

I have that.

Straight down for me no messing about. It's what REAL men are suppose to do.

 

[HantsSeagull]

turned up in my car - didn't realise sedation was an option. so straight down.

one of the most unpleasant things ever - sedation next time I think.

 

[Justice]

I was generally surprised at the size of the f.ucking thing. With fibre optics and modern tech surely this needs a latest model. Had the spray which didn’t really do a lot, disgusting glad when it was over.

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

I have that.

Straight down for me no messing about. It's what REAL men are suppose to do.

Before I had mine I spoke with a nurse friend who ended up being present when I had my procedure. I asked her what she would suggest and her comment was “only an IDIOT would have it without being sedated”


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[dejavuatbtn]

On a slightly different tack, has anyone had a hiatus hernia repair? I was advised by my bowel consultant “not to let those gastro boys near me”. Can they repair just using an endoscope?

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Prior to my endoscopy a week earlier I had a simple CT scan and don't even mention Picolax !

 

[Thunder Bolt]

On a slightly different tack, has anyone had a hiatus hernia repair? I was advised by my bowel consultant “not to let those gastro boys near me”. Can they repair just using an endoscope?

No. I have a 'moderately large hiatus hernia'. Apparently, the operation entails going in through your back, is dangerous and not worth the risk. They may have changed their minds now, but nobody has told me if they have.

Keep taking the omeprazole (or change it if you're been on it for a number of years).

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Before I had mine I spoke with a nurse friend who ended up being present when I had my procedure. I asked her what she would suggest and her comment was “only an IDIOT would have it without being sedated”

I suspect he feels a bit insecure and has to reassure himself that he is a real man.

 

[grubbyhands]

Prior to my endoscopy a week earlier I had a simple CT scan and don't even mention Picolax !

Ha Ha, Picolax,what a blast. Did you fully read the instructions. " Do not use after the expiry date". What's it going to do, give you the shits?

 

[dejavuatbtn]

No. I have a 'moderately large hiatus hernia'. Apparently, the operation entails going in through your back, is dangerous and not worth the risk. They may have changed their minds now, but nobody has told me if they have.

Keep taking the omeprazole (or change it if you're been on it for a number of years).

Been on Lansoprazole for 6 years but got some kind of GERD issues recently. Getting advice but believe there is now a less invasive procedure using laparoscopic surgery. I certainly wouldn’t want to go for being chopped about!

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Ha Ha, Picolax,what a blast. Did you fully read the instructions. " Do not use after the expiry date". What's it going to do, give you the shits?

I read the information and checked out the Nhs website,only used half sachet twice,that was enough ! Do you want the other unopened packet ?

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

On a slightly different tack, has anyone had a hiatus hernia repair? I was advised by my bowel consultant “not to let those gastro boys near me”. Can they repair just using an endoscope?

No. My doctor described the potential operations and they sounded awful. We both agreed it was a very last resort.

 

[FamilyGuy]

I've only ever had the sedation and it's not been a problem.

Me too - never any doubt!