Thank you Splitimage.
I heard it's sedation. At least that is what they do at the hospital I was referred to. Hopefully its heavy. I certainly could not do the endoscopy awake. I'm really sensitive to pain and have a strong gag reflex.
My doctor thinks I have a hernia as well.
When I saw my psychiatrist we discussed this referral and my fears. She told me to tell the doctor my concerns and be honest with him.
Yesterday something scary happened. My allergies were really bad causing my nose to run excessively. The mucus made me gag three times. After the third time I could taste blood in my mouth. That terrified me.