Barretts can indeed feel like it is just in the back of your thoat. Things stop going down, you choke even taking a pill. It didn't feel like much lower to me at all. My stomach also had erosion, that I knew about and was being treated for acid reflus. If things seem to sit at the back of your throat, I sure would have that endoscopy done. Also the test and even the dialiation to allow me to swallow better was not uncomfortable at all. I ate my first apple in years yesterday, and just had it done on Wed. It would be worth it to at least bring this idea up to your doctor. I wish you all the best, and will be here for you if you have any more questions. ginnie

Hi Ginnie - were you sedated for either of your endoscopies?

I've had one when I was sedated and it wasn't too bad. This ENT seems to worry about the risks of sedation and he hasn't inspired me with confidence.

With sedation they've said they might want me to eat afterwards to check I'm ok ! (I can only swallow thin liquids so no chance)
Without sedation I'm a little nervous about someone ramming it down my throat when I often have trouble swallowing my own saliva!

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Hi, and I sure hope all goes well for you. I was sedated both times No mention of possible problems with sedation. I think they look at your whole medical situation. D you have other medical problems that could possibly put you into danger for sedation? I would not personnally do the proceedure with out it. I had enough trouble when they put a tube up my nose into my throat.
I had no ill effects eithor from the proceedure, or the sleep medication.
I had biopsy and throat dialiation at the same time, and no pain after. I would question your doctor alot since he has a concern, or expressed a negative comment about sedation. If he is not confident, seek another professional who you are quite sure is confident. Just a thought. ginnie