Mylitta, I think they only used some type of local in the area where they draw up the eggies.
I think that was the worst of the pain I felt, the rest was like really bad period pain.
I'll be honest it did hurt and I just talked to DH and just watched the clock but being awake for the 20min it took for the procedure I can live with that as when I had the light sedation when I woke up the nausea feeling was something I didn't want to re visit....oh yeah and going home and sleeping for 8 hours too!!
It was also really exciting counting eggs with the nurses
Oh yeah they did put a cannula in just in case and there was a anaesthesiologist there and I had to pay for him but never needed it.
Some FS will not do the EPU unless you have at least sedation, but all you can do is ask.

timeforafamily, how scary for you going to hospital!! I guess don't take any chances hey.
Best of luck on your second cycle....fingers crossed for a second time lucky