"Endoscopy Today - No Sedation"

Hi all, I felt like I needed to leave a review as I had spent weeks stressing and worrying about having an endoscopy.

Breathing is key! I had no sedation as I didn't like the thought of not really being in control and I can tell you it was over with within 3-4 minutes max. It's true what I've read about the throat spray making you feel like you can't swallow and as though you have a lump in your throat but it's fine and only last 10 mins. Breathing is key! I can't stress that enough, the tube does make you bork and as a result you don't breath but breathing as soon after the bork makes you realise that you can breath, you're fine and not to panic. I breathed throughout through my mouth and other than the odd borking, you do not feel a thing. Although it is not the nicest thing to have done, it's quick, painless and more importantly it is doable.

Try not to panic and just keep breathing and it's over with as soon as it starts more or less. The staff are lovely and put you at ease straightaway. Having just literally had it done, I would have it again if needed and although it's not the best way to spend a few minutes it's worth it as you find out the majority of your problems, if any, as soon as it's done. Relieved it's over but the weeks stressing and worrying about having the endoscopy were far worse than the procedure itself 😊 hope this helps!