endoscopy

[joffy01582]

who has had one ? just asking as i'm having my bypass at the end of the month and i have'nt had one

 

[suzz69uk]

i had mine a couple of months before surgery, it is standard at srh i think. x

 

[TwinkleTwinkle]

Not all hospitals require them ... I asked at my consultation & Sheffield do not do them. I was told why they didn't do them but can't remember the answer. I was just happy I didn't have to have one. Phew. I am sure someone else will have the answer for you but just wanted to let you know it is not compulsory with all PCT's.

 

[amg]

that worries me more than the surgery! hope i dont need one!

 

[joffy01582]

i think i won't ask the question at the hospital then

 

[Cicca]

I had one years ago and it wasn't that bad. You can opt to have a sedative if you're really nervous.

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[joffy01582]

i had a colonscopy a few years back

 

[New Beginnings]

I had one of these a few weeks ago. I had the sedation from the advice of others on this site and I was pleased I did. I'll be honest it's not a pleasant experience but not painful in anyway. The sedation doesn't put you to sleep just makes you feel a little heady and just calms your nerves a little. The procedure itself took less than 5 mins. Good luck

 

[Alimac79]

At North Tyneside Hospital these are compulsory and you are not allowed sedation!!! I hated every minute of it but luckily it didn't last long and it was just another hoop to jump through which I was prepared to do but I hope I never have to have another one