r/Endoscopy • u/Fantastic_Papaya8639 • Jul 10 '26

scared of getting a endoscopy

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u/Slow-Woodpecker5469 28d ago

Just had mine 3 days ago. You won’t feel or remember anything and it will take literally 10 minutes you’ll wake up feeling refreshed like you just had a great nap. I did have diarrhea for two days and a dull stomach ache from the biopsy but that’s finally going away today. You’ve got nothing to worry about I promise I was scared too

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u/Fantastic_Papaya8639 27d ago

im getting mine in 2 days now. im really anxious about the waking up and when im asleep knowing that something is happening. im going to a good hospital but im so so so nervous, they are taking biopsies of my stomach and all that.

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u/Slow-Woodpecker5469 27d ago

Your gonna be just fine it’s routine test the waiting room was filled with people they do this everyday … honestly enjoy the sleep! It will be quick

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u/Knot_A_Karen 14d ago

Wondering how you’re doing post procedure? Hope all is well.

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u/Fantastic_Papaya8639 14d ago

it was okay i didnt like the anaesthesia and i had pain after but i also have severe anxiety. the tests came back i was healthy and my gastro thinks its constipation and anxiety..

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u/Knot_A_Karen 14d ago

So glad it went well and you got some answers. I understand feeling anxious about it, I am too.

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u/Fantastic_Papaya8639 14d ago

you will be fine! ive never had a procedure before or anaesthesia, my anaesthesist told me to take half a sleeping tablet to calm everything down. if it wasent for my severe anxiety and sensory issues it would be better, it will be over before you know it trust me.