My doctor gave me a "twilight" anesthesia. I was awake but dont remember much of it. It did not really hurt during the procedure but I had a TON of cramping after for about a day or so. Overall it was not that bad.

I am right behind in with the ER, but I did have IV sedation when I had a polyp removed last year (at my RE's office). The sedation was actually quite nice. It was like the most amazing cat nap I ever took. Then I went home and had lunch and slept some more.

I do understand from a few others that you feel bloated and crampy after, nothing too terrible.

Good luck. Hoping and praying for you.

I also had the "twilight" drug - it was called Fentanyl. You're awake and aware of what's going on, but your memory is really poor for the procedure. Basically you're kind of stoned (for lack of a better word!) so it isn't that scary. I unfortunately started throwing up about an hour after the procedure as a reaction to that medication and that lasted all day, yuck. I didn't have any cramping that Advil couldn't take care of, I wasn't in much pain at all. Good luck!

I was totally knocked out. They put in an IV and then give you a drug to make you relax and then they give the anesthesia. You wake up shortly after and they give you pain meds to take home. I did have lots of cramping and felt overall bloated. It lasted about 3 days getting better each day. I was really constipated after as well.
Overall it wasn't a big deal. You just have to keep the big picture in mind and know that it's all going to be ok.
Best wishes to you!!! We're all here for you!!

I had a sedative which knocked me out. The procedure from what I was told lasted only about 20 minutes. I was quite sore that evening and the next day. Dont worry you'll be able to deal with it. I really am actually straining to recall how bad it felt (my ER was on 05 June) so it couldn't have been all that bad.

Good luck.