Downtown Endoscopy Center

I had an upper endoscopy (EGD) done this week. It was my first procedure done of this kind so I was not sure what to expect and honestly quite terrified. The front desk administrator was very nice and joked around with me which helped my stress level. I was taken in the back for some preop questions, to change, and the IV. There is very little privacy back there, as you do not go to a private room, there are several alcoves with curtains. The young woman doing my IV was very nice but she was soooo slow that I felt all of it. Honestly, that was the worst part of the whole experience. After the IV is administered they wheeled me back to the very small surgical room. The doctor came in a short time later to ask some questions before they gave me the sedation and do the test. Then I got wheeled back to the alcove where my husband was waiting (I think). Honestly, the last thing I remember was the nurse asking me if I was feeling the sedation and I was out. I lost about 8 hours of time that day. Now I know what blackouts feel like.
Here are a couple of notes…
1) You must have someone with you because you will not be able to drive or function for the most part. The doctor will come talk to you after the test and although you may seem perfectly coherent, you wont remember any of it later. So make sure whoever is with you can tell you what he said later. My husband and I went to lunch about an hour after the test and I dont remember 98% of it!!!
2) The test itself is easy. Do not worry about hearing or feeling anything.
3) I wish there was a little more privacy in the facility before and after the test itself.
4) Dr. John was very nice and I would feel comfortable going to him again… and may have to in two months to see if Im healed.

I’m not a «fan» of getting a colonoscopy, but my procedure was handled very quickly and efficiently. The staff was friendly and professional. The facility clean and well maintained. Even liked the music on the radio. Easy parking and convenient to get to.