Well, I'm given the option of sedation or not for the proceedure.
The very first one was attempted by a different Dr. than I have now.
He only used x-ray guidance and hit arteries & caused too much bleeding to
proceed. (1st & last time with that Dr.). That really scarred me!!

I found new P.M. Dr. who used x-ray & ultrasound guidance. I love her as my
Dr. and have stayed a patient. I always opt for conscious sedation (versed by IV).

It feels like a lot of pressure (hard to describe) and briefly a very uncomfortable feeling but not painful. The versed sort of relaxes me & I trust her now so it's o.k. You can't drive for the rest of the day & I always have a little spotty memory of the next 10-12 hrs.