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I'm having a gastroscopy and colonoscopy next week and being put to sleep. how safe are the procedures? i've never had anesthesia
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Very safe: in the hands of a competent anesthesia provider. These procedures are performed thousands of times every single day. Be well and good luck.
Answered 12/12/2018
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