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Saw A Gi Finally - Well Not Really

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angelschick Apprentice
angelschick
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Finally had my appointment with the GI today and have an upper GI with biopsy scheduled for Feb4th at 5:30 P.M. I'm not feeling this place and just wanted to get a feel for how "normal" this is. I didn't see the Doc at all, didn't even meet him. We watched a video (from 1980) and when it was over I asked questions to the lady behind the desk. 1) how many biopsies will be taken - her answer was "well i would assume one would fine" Umm no - I want a real answer please find out and call me 2) I addressed the meds given - I have issues with meds not being enough - woke up during one surgery, felt another and the amnesia drug didn't work at all and pain pills are a joke to me most of the time. I realize this isn't really surgery but Demerol isn't going to touch me and this doesn't look like a cozy, easy procedure. It's not at a hospital - it's a GI center and they do them right there. I would not even meet the Doc who would be doing the procedure. I asked if I would be able to speak with anyone regarding my fear of meds not working she told me yes the nurse. So - is this normal???

Ready for this to be done already!

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I have had 2 endoscopies without any anesthesia whatsoever(unless you count the throat spray), and can assure you that, while it isn't pleasant, there is no pain whatsoever.

According to my doctor, the anesthesia is for the convenience of the doctor, not for the benefit of the patient.

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I don't want to scare you but to be honest, I don't think I would have the endoscopy without talking to the dr. I had one, for gallbladder rule out symptoms, but I was nervous enough and talking with the dr eased a lot of my fear. It was really no big deal but I reacted normally to the drugs and it sounds like you are a special case.

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I went to a cardiologist this year and it was only slightly better than that. I would trust your instincts. If you are not comfortable then find someplace else. I will be because my concerns were ignored and I had a bad experience and my instincts ended up being right. Or make sure you advocate for yourself, you know yourself best. In the end I insisted on some things and even though they were reluctant, they listened and I got what I needed.

angelschick Apprentice
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I went ahead and stuck with this guy. They put me on a cancellation list and I had it done this AM. He was actually really nice and reassuring when he saw I was scared. It went fine despite my fears - I remember nothing!! So at least its over.

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