Classy

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1. recent colonoscopy experience

   Classy replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

2. recent colonoscopy experience

   Classy replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   Since 2001, I've had 3 colonoscopies and 3 upper endoscopies. With my 1st and 2nd upper endoscopy and 1st colonoscopy, I remember very little. For my 2nd colonoscopy, I was fully awake but felt no pain. I watched the whole thing including the taki...

3. Average doseage of conscious sedation while doing endoscopy's

   Classy replied to lmbv55's topic in Gastroenterology

   I had a similar problem with an upper GI endoscopy. I am on about 10 oral medications with 2 being antidepressants. My GI doctor told me he gave me a boatload of sedation but couldn't get me out. He is planning on giving me even more with my colonosc...

4. Average doseage of conscious sedation while doing endoscopy's

   Classy replied to lmbv55's topic in Gastroenterology

   Michael, I saw a post from you in another thread stating that you generally do dental procedures with analgesic. That is the case with me also. In fact, I'm currently 45 years old and have never had Novacaine or any other analgesic during a dental...

5. Average doseage of conscious sedation while doing endoscopy's

   Classy replied to lmbv55's topic in Gastroenterology

   I did receive the spray anesthetic in the back of my throat with this EGD just like I have in all my previous EGDs. I know at least one of my previous EGD's, I was viewing the screen and understood what they were saying but don't remember any discom...

6. Average doseage of conscious sedation while doing endoscopy's

   Classy replied to lmbv55's topic in Gastroenterology

   On Thursday, I had an EGD which was extremely uncomfortable. I've had them done prior to this without a problem using Demerol and Versed. Last fall, I had a colonoscopy where they didn't feel that I was sedated enough because I was wide awake even ...