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Heartburn-help Tamer® Neutralize acid in coffee and foodClick on Home for more heartburn information. Other message boards can be viewed at: Message Boards Post new questions on the New Message Board [ Home | Contents | Search | Next | Previous | Up ] This is a Read Only archive. Endoscopy in office or outpatient?From: Debbie CommentsI just visited a GI specialist, who told me that he didn't think I had anything more serious than a severe case of reflux. Of course, he wants to do an endoscopy. From the posts here, I pretty much know what to expect. But I still have a question and would appreciate anyone's opinions. The doctor said he could do the endoscopy in his office. All I'd get is a spray of novocaine at the back of the throat (no sedation), and I'd feel like I couldn't swallow. I told him I'd freak out if I was awake, so he said he could sedate me at the hospital, as an outpatient. I would really prefer to be sedated, but don't want to spend 6-7 hours at the hospital, sleeping. Is this procedure really horrible without sedation? Do you feel anything if you're not sedated? Does anyone know where I can get a lifetime supply of Prevacid and avoid this entire procedure? ;-) Thanks a lot for your suggestions! Last changed: January 11, 2008 |