Hello everyone, I've been grateful to just be a lurker after a whole issue last year worrying about anesthesia and whatnot. However, I knew the fun couldn't last for too long. To try and keep a long story short: I'm one of several who got stuck with the whole Phillips DreamStation debacle. To get me...

All went very well!

Hello everyone!

First, just wanted to say thank you for the very supportive messages.

I also wanted to say that my endoscopy will be in the morning. More good vibes and whatnot will be appreciated!

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 15, 2023 6:10 pm

The professionals in charge will take care of everything.
You are allowing your anxiety to be in control.
Please do not do that.

You're right. I'm a very anxious person. I'm just scared is all.

my heart rate around upper 50s. That's low. You must be in good aerobic shape. Not really. I normally run between mid-60s through mid-70s. Sometimes 80s if I'm stressed. That's why I'm kinda freaked when I saw that heartrate while falling asleep without my mask. Over the years, I have had general a...

I've searched and I see a lot of people mention doing well but they commonly mention CPAP. As far as anesthesiology, there is no difference. Bilevel machines are just CPAP machines which allow a wider pressure differential between inhalation and exhalation. Your anesthesiologist will know how to ke...

Hello, I may have an upcoming endoscopy relatively soon due to some swallowing issues. Now, I am scared about the sedation/anesthesia with my sleep apnea. I've searched and I see a lot of people mention doing well but they commonly mention CPAP. I'm looking for people with experience using bilevel/B...