Endoscopy without sedation

[SkyBlueFlux]

I did the same thing, terrible idea.

The reason they offer you the choice is because sedation essentially makes you useless for a good 24 hours. You can't operate heavy machinery, drive a car or do any physical exercise and they have to keep you in the hospital for observation for up to 3 hours. So if you really want/need to be on the ball and go home straight after the procedure, then it makes sense not to have the sedation. It's a lot more uncomfortable yes, but you can still cope.

Can you believe I chose not to have the sedation because I didn't want to miss a whole day of college? I can't, what a mug I am. Won't be making that mistake again.

 

[Johnsonontheleft]

I'm going in for one in two weeks. Should be fun.

Perhaps you could compile a 'Music For Endoscopies' compilation, Bob.
I'd include something by the Butthole Surfers for starters.
And possibly 'Back Door Man' by The Doors.

I think you're getting confused between an endoscopy and a colonoscopy. Good joke though.

 

[shadygiz]

haha, i've had it done twice, once with sedation and once without.

i still remember the time without sedation and that was over 6 yrs ago ;(