Ten years ago I was given Versed in preparation for a little out-patient surgery. I woke up three days later from an induced coma, full heart bypass and respirator, as I also had to have open heart massage. By the grace of God, the hospital heart surgeon was on the floor when I "died"... i.e. no heartbeat, no respiration, etc. He took over, split my chest, and reached inside of me to pump my heart with his hand.
When the hospital staff "found" me, death throes were over and I was blue-gray in color... down to some braiwaves evidently.
But I had it easy... my wife and children went thru hell.
My wlfe was told they had lost me, didn't know if they could get me back, and if they could, they didn't know how much brain damage there would be.
So now, I too have had the scopes people before me have mentioned, both down the throat and the other direction, without being put to sleep.
These procedures are a piece of cake! It's great to walk in, get them done, and walk out and go to work.
I always talk to any doctor or dentist whenever they may want to use a drug and enlighten them to the fact that they can kill someone with a little bit of medicine.
Nightmares... depression... I wish I could sleep thru the night just one more time...
Good luck Sportsfans... lets start a group for "Versed Survivors".
I have stronger feelings for joining this group, than for a cancer survivor group.
And yes, I am signing this "Anonymous". When I speak of my life, and remember how I was treated by the insurance company and some of the doctors I had, I am very, very serious. So before I make myself even madder (not at those of you with bad experiences), I will take my leave.
Good luck to all.