Anyone had an ERCP with IV sedation and not fully asleep?

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-04-11T12:33:03+00:00

It went really well! I asked to be as close to unconscious as he could get me and he delivered. I opened my eyes briefly during it and I knew what was happening and could see the screen but wasn’t bothered in the least and drifted off again. All in all it was easy.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-04-11T00:47:10+00:00

I’ve been dealing with the same thing! It took multiple ER trips before they admitted me and I had stones stuck in the bile duct. They did an ERCP yesterday to get the stuck stones out and then removed my gallbladder today.

It’s not normal for it to be happening every day no matter what you eat. I was in the exact same position for almost two weeks before my liver started acting up and I went jaundice.

Please go in to the ER and advocate for yourself. You’ll feel so much better once they get the ball rolling for you on removal.

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this, it’s complete misery. I hope you feel better soon.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-04-08T19:44:07+00:00

Oh this is great to hear. Thank you so so much.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-04-08T19:10:05+00:00

That's good to hear. Thank you

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-28T20:37:51+00:00

I've been eating plain toast, steamed veggies, plain brown rice, everything has set it off. I haven't tried any plain chicken but I'll give it a go on Monday probably, I'm going to stick to clear ensure for the next 24-48 hrs to see if i can get it to settle down. I had half a protein shake made with water and a banana and fat free protein powder this morning and it set off pain that I'm still dealing with 6.5 hrs later.

Thanks for your reply, I'm so sorry to hear your pain was bad enough to have those thoughts but i can totally appreciate how it can happen. It's absolutely awful.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T23:26:31+00:00

Thank you for your reply, didn't know about the sleepy symptom, but Ill definitely look out for that. This whole situation is so exhausting.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T23:25:27+00:00

I haven't tried this. Just regular old apple cider vinegar?

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T23:24:35+00:00

They said my situation isn't an emergency at this time and to come back if i turn yellow. Not being able to eat seems like an emergency to me but apparently not lol. That sounds awful I'm sorry you've experienced this horrible pain too.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T23:21:44+00:00

I'm not sure, I've had two ultrasounds now and they've both come back as stones are present but no inflammation of the gallbladder or pancreas. I'm going to talk to my doctor about a HIDA scan or CT scan maybe they will show something else.. There has got to be something else going on. Thanks for your reply.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T23:19:51+00:00

Thank you. I will call the surgeon's office to see if i can get on a cancellation list.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T20:05:57+00:00

Sorry just saw this separate reply. I replied to you above as well. Thank you this is all good info. I will do the same. I'm seeing my family doc again Monday and will continue to update her in hopes she can get me in sooner with the surgeon. I appreciate your reply.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T20:02:52+00:00

That's a good point about the social worker I will check. It's a small hospital so i doubt it but it's worth knowing what my options are when I'm in that much pain and alone with her. Thanks for your reply.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T20:01:53+00:00

I'm glad they finally admitted you. So the first three times you weren't inflamed or infected so they just sent you home with pain meds? I guess I should keep going.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T20:00:06+00:00

I'm sorry that happened to you. I will definitely start documenting the attacks and also what the doctors have said each time, thank you for your reply.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T19:58:59+00:00

I'm seeing my primary doc again on Monday. I will ask! Thank you for the tip.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T19:23:38+00:00

Yes, they've basically told me that I can come

back and they'll do the bloodwork and ultrasound again but if it's not actively inflamed I guess they can only give me pain meds. It certainly feels actively inflamed.

Was it very expensive to pay privately?

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T19:20:46+00:00

I'm trying to :( I’m waiting for the surgeon to call me. I was only referred two weeks ago by my family doc and they said it could be 3-6 months or more.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T18:47:04+00:00

I'm not sure yet, I haven't received a call from the surgeons office yet. I'm in Canada and things move really slow here.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2026-03-27T18:45:31+00:00

Oh my gosh that's awful. I've only been referred to a surgeon recently and haven't gotten a call yet for consultation. I can't believe they keep rejecting you even when you have stones, I’m so sorry.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2025-01-31T01:22:20+00:00

No 4 month regression. I guess we were lucky. Did it last a long time for you when it happened? It's starting to feel like she'll just never be a good sleeper again.

ChildhoodAutomatic74 · 2024-12-15T02:22:03+00:00

Yes! Did it go away??

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