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I had one of these tests 5 years (or so) ago. I agree with the other posters. A nurse did see me 1/2 hour before the gastroendoscopy, to go over everything with me as well. She checked my blood pressure, weight, a pinprick blood test (I don't recall why), and asked lots of Q's.

My gastroenterologist said that most people do fall asleep. I was awake for a lot of it. I struggled with allowing the tube to be put down my throat ~ I remember that. I also recall the test being done in a normal examination room, just with a lot of extra stuff and people in there to read the equipment. Then I fell asleep when the tube went into my esophagus...probably just a couple of minutes before that GI doc was done!

It's a very rapid test, it just takes a while for us to "snap out of it".

In the recovery room, there were 20 beds and a couple of nurses there who were talking to newly wakening patients, bringing them water and crushed ice to sip on slowly.

I can't recall how soon thereafter I saw the GI doc regarding the results of the test, but I don't think that it was long...maybe a day or two later? The results were esophagitis, which required a special antacid prescription med twice/day for several weeks. I was also then given instructions on how to prevent further cases from brewing in the future.

Gentle hugs to you. Just be upfront with your doctor now about your tendency to become ill after anaesthesia, so that preventative measures can be taken.

That's what I can remember. Very best wishes to you!