Ok, so I posted under this category because I am preparing for some major self talk and anxious thought-challenging excercises. Tomorrow I have to get "scoped" - an ERCP - to check out my gallbladder and liver, as an ultrasound showed that I have gallstones which are causing major pain and some trouble for my liver. Moreover, I have to be sedated "to keep me calm" as a regular part of the procedure. I have never been sedated, and have a terrible fear of sedation/medication/being out of control.
So, I have been reassuring myself: lots and lots of people get sedated all the time right? Lots of people actually LIKE it. It is not in the least bit dangerous (it's not general anaesthetic or anything like that). What am I affraid of? So what if I am not in total control for a few hours. There will be lots of doctors and nurses around to take care of me. I'm in no danger. And this test is necessary, it's not an option to duck out so I might as well relax, get it over with, and move on.
I guess I am hoping to hear from anyone who has has this or a similar procedure before? I think a few folks here have had it, a lot for GERD I think from past posts... can anyone confirm that it's no big deal and I'll be just fine? :)
Thanks guys.
