Yep, I had that procedure done. My experience would probably not be considered the usual experience. Normally patients are sedated to some degree but I was completely awake and received no sedation. I have my own issues with not being totally aware of what is going on, so that is why I chose to do it this way. My procedure was less than 10 minutes I think. I could go into all the details of what it felt like being that I was awake but I'm going to opt not to right now. I felt it was a safe procedure and I never felt I was not going to make it through. The positive thing about having this done is that your doctor will be able to see what's going on inside and hopefully be better able to treat your GERD.

My suggestion would be to talk to your doctor about what the risks of the procedure are and how you can be most comfortable. I think it is completely normal to be anxious about having a medical procedure you have never had and anxious about what the results might be. I am guessing here but I think this procedure is probably less risky than some conditions might be if left undetected.

If you want more details about what it was like for me being awake perhaps I could send you a PM. I'm not sure if it would be wise to post details in a public forum.