[MomwithHope]

A week before she died I had my first ever endoscopy scheduled, for tomorrow morning at 8:45. I am a little nervous. They called yesterday to confirm and I had several questions about the anesthetic and if someone would be attending me throughout. They answered everything to my satisfaction. Wish me luck.

[Veto!]

Yes, wishing you luck with your endoscopy, MomwithHope. Stand firm with those actually administering anesthetic, because they may not have received the memo. I make it especially clear that I want only the very smallest amount of anesthetic when everyone involved in the procedure is present and agrees.

I even have to fight for my life with dentists…I need only 1/4 of "dose" they say is necessary to put me under.

Point is, you're the boss. If they give you less than you need, they can very quickly up the dose mid-procedure. Much better than walking -- and driving--around groggy or worse for days afterward.