"Endoscopy Unit staff were all very pleasant"

I recently attended the Borders General for an endoscopy ( a tube inserted down the throat with as camera on the end for a look around the oesophagus and stomach area).

I was somewhat apprehensive, but a nurse explained the procedure carefully to me and I was offered a throat spray or a mild sedative.

I chose the sedative. I experienced no discomfort or distress and the whole procedure was completed very quickly. I hope this will reassure any patient who may have an upper endoscopy in the future.

The staff were all very pleasant attentive and I would like to thank them very much for their kindness to me.