Daisy, I just about changed my name and left town rather than have a PEG installed, but it turned out that an IV was inserted and I remembered nothing of the procedure. Just a couple of weeks ago I had a combination colonoscopy (about which I felt the same as with the PEG) and upper endoscopy, and was given an IV and woke up and it was done. In both cases, I woke up easily and clear headed. Surely the same can be done for your husband. I do not know the name of the short-lasting anesthetic used, but it must be very common. If you describe the effects I just mentioned, I am sure the doctor will know what you want. Tell your husband that I understand!