I recently (about three weeks ago) had an endoscopy. I have needed one for the last six months to dilate my food pipe but only now had it. I have had over twenty already but something happened now which has never happened before. I felt I was awake during the procedure which I think only takes about five minutes, although I had been sedated. On the report it was stated I was given fentanyl midazolam and oxygen. I did sleep for another two hours and didnt see the doctor again. I can only say it was terrible. Is this usual to happen or was something wrong. I must say though that that the food pipe was dilated and I can now swallow half tablets.
Crikey! You read about these things happening don’t you?
I’ve had Midazolam twice, once for a gastroscopy and another time for placement of a dental implant. Apparently you are awake but can’t remember the procedure. Maybe you didn’t have enough? I would definitely let your consultant know.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
