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I have had about 12 EGDs with sedation. Only once I woke up before the procedure was over. It was awful !!! Best wishes with your upcoming one, sending positive vibes and always remember to be your own advocate. Prior to the procedure tell them about your previous experience and want reassurance that sedation will be appropriate.
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@joanaiken are EGDs the same as ERCPs? I'll have to look it up. I always tell the nurses about the sedation but they say that they give me the maximum I can have. Unfortunately I have been on so much pain medication that I seem immune to it. I need a stronger dosage than most people. Go figure? My main concern is the pancreatitis. That takes morphine, demerol, and trazadone with Tylenol in between. Most are delivered via IV or a shot in the butt. For the ERCP they give you a muscle relaxant and a numbing throat spray. That's all. I'm just past my one year anniversary and it's been quite a ride!