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Gastroscopy with propofol sedation

LINDZ124
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Hi everyone,

 hope you are all well.

 I have received a letter from the hospital today and my appointment for a gastroscopy with propofol sedation is on Friday 21st January at 7:30am.

 I am feeling quite nervous about it mainly that I won't wake up from the sedation which I know sounds daft .

 

has anyone had this procedure done with propofol and if so how safe is it and is it safe for people who are overweight?

 

i look forward to seeing your replies 

thank you 

Lindsey

 

  • Hello Lindsey and thank you for getting back in touch with us.

    I see that having Propofol has worried you for some time and now you have your appointment coming up you are asking again about having it.  

    The only thing I can tell you about taking this prescribed medication is that you should be reassured that it is a drug that will have gone through tests and trials to test its usefulness and safety. It would not be prescribed for you if t was not safe to do so.  Having Propofol will ensure that your endoscopy goes well. and you will not be distressed having it.

    I am not sure what we or anyone else can say to reassure you to follow your doctor's advise and have it.

    I hope your appointment goes well.

    Take care

    Caroline

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Caroline

    Hi 

    I have been for my gastroscopy with propofol sedation this morning  and I managed to get it done this time I just went to sleep and next thing I knew I was waking up on the ward.

    now I am just resting at home and keep nodding off and have a bit of a sore throat 

    feeling glad I got it done just wait three weeks for results.

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