Yes david the out you in la la land. It is very uncomfortable. The 1st one I had was when I was wide awke, he couldn't stop me and the gag reflex. and when they take biopsies, thy take them all the way down from different locations,.. I don't thin you would want to handle it nor would I

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here