I had the test done that you are talking about, and
they told me that I was going to be lightly sedated as
well, but I remember nothing at all!
It was the easiest thing in the world. I was given
Verced (I think that is how it is spelled), an it
makes you forget the whole procedure. I had the
numbing spray, and it was not unpleasant, I don't even
remember it having a taste. It was like spraying cold
water in your mouth, I had it all done a few months
ago. I think you will be fine. I had my PFO closed on
November 11th 2007, just a few months ago, and I am
ok, except as Carolina said, I am experiencing
depression as well.I hope this helps you out with your
decision.
I think you will be fine.
~Leigh Anne DelRay


--- Carolina Maldonado <cmaldonado82@...> wrote:

> Hi Sarah,
> Yeah I had that test done, a TEE. I was the same
> way, I told the Dr's if I could not have it done and
> they pretty much told me that if I didnt have it
> done then there would be no way of finding out if I
> really had a PFO or not. So I went through with it.
> The part about the numbing spray down the throat was
> bad. I gagged a couple of times and then was ok, my
> cardiologist that did the test was very nice and
> humorous so it took the ease of things. And before
> you know it, the nurse gave sedated me and I was
> out! When I woke up I didnt even know what had
> happened. Well I only remember a small part of a
> black tube being down my throat but that was it. My
> throat was just a little sore afterwards but ice
> cream really made it feel better. Dont worry,
> everything will be ok. I had my PFO closed with an
> implant almost 4 months ago and Im doing fine. A
> little depressed sometimes but Im good.
> Carolina
>
> theresacarr2003 <sarahcarr@...> wrote:
> Hi everyone
>
> As part of a research study I'm involved in, on PFO
> and migraine,the
> doctor has said I'll need to have a
> trans-oesophageal echocardiogram. I
> know it's silly, but this prospect really terrifies
> me as I've a real
> phobia about vomiting, including even just retching.
> She said that I'd
> be lightly sedated, and have a throat spray to numb
> the area, but that
> I'd need to be conscious enough to swallow the tube
> when they tell me
> to. Please can anyone who's had this pocedure tell
> me -- honestly --
> what it's like. Is it as awful as it sounds? Or even
> just mildly
> unplesant? I do have the option to pull out of the
> study, and am
> seriously thinking of doing this to escape this
> test!
>
> Info very much appreciated!
>
> Thanks
>
> Sarah
>
>
>
>
>




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