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Gastroscopy - sedation or not?

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Hi all.

I have a friend, female, 60, who has a gastroscopy appointment next week, and doesn't know whether she should have sedation, and if she doesn't have it, should she go with someone anyway. She doesn't have any family nearby so I've offered to accompany her if she wants. 

If you've had this procedure please can I have your opinions about whether or not sedation is important, and whether or not she can go unaccompanied. Thanks in advance. 

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    I had a gastroscopy a few weeks ago & had sedation which in my opinion was the way to go. I also had the throat spray. It was all over in no time so I would say the waiting is the worse. I don't remember too much which is probably due to the sedation. I do remember how lovely the staff all were & how they put me at my ease. Please don't worry about it, It'll be fine 

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    I had a gastroscopy a few weeks ago & had sedation which in my opinion was the way to go. I also had the throat spray. It was all over in no time so I would say the waiting is the worse. I don't remember too much which is probably due to the sedation. I do remember how lovely the staff all were & how they put me at my ease. Please don't worry about it, It'll be fine 

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