Bronchoscopy

[Fanatik]

I know this is off topic, but I am going to have a bronchoscopy tomorrow and am having a bit of anxiety over it.... I was just wondering if anyone else here has had this procedure... I know it's not cancer related (I'm hoping anyways) and was just wondering if anyone can give me some insight into this procedure... I hate to just google it because I think we all know where that can lead to (sleepless nights and such)..... If this is too far OT for the board, I won't get my feelings hurt if the admins remove it, it's just you guys have been my best support group in the past and I don't know where else to turn right now... thanks folks...

[CRguy]

Sorry cannot recall who may have had one but I know a few CClubbers have been scoped thru the "front" door so to speak, so I don't think it is O/T at all. (if you are concerned tho' just add an "O/T" to the title of your topic)
I am sure someone has some first hand info to share, but if not...you get to tell us.
Good scopin' buddy.

Cheers
CRguy

[Bob in Watson]

I've had two related to biopsy of lung nodules. Absolutely no big deal. They give a sedative and you are in a semi-sleep. I had two because the nodule was too small to access on the first one. The second one was successful (well, partially so, as the biopsy came back positive for cancer). I was actually awake for the entire second one, but even then, there was no pain and no anxiety. I felt no after effects at all. Nothing to sweat.