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Had an appointment with a GI specialist today for my GERD, which I waited two years for, told my symptoms, signed a form of consent, and the endoscopy will happen ‘soon’ whenever that is.

Hearing the risks like risk of infection, the tube leaving a hole in my stomach or esophagus left me feeling worried. Also regret leaving out certain details about symptoms due to feeling nervous.

Hoping nothing goes wrong when it happens. Know it’s low risk, but still…
 
Had an appointment with a GI specialist today for my GERD, which I waited two years for, told my symptoms, signed a form of consent, and the endoscopy will happen ‘soon’ whenever that is.

Hearing the risks like risk of infection, the tube leaving a hole in my stomach or esophagus left me feeling worried. Also regret leaving out certain details about symptoms due to feeling nervous.

Hoping nothing goes wrong when it happens. Know it’s low risk, but still…
I've had four endoscopies done and been perfectly fine. You'll be okay. :)
 

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