I had an upper endoscopy done in October. I had no prep, just no food or water after midnight the night before. I think the worst part of mine was when they spray your throat right before. It numbs your throat to control your gag reflex. And really that was nothing. Then, you bite on this plastic thing that they slide the tube through, and I vaguely remember that. Those drugs work fast. Next thing I knew, I woke up, and didn't remember anything. I had a sore throat for a day or so afterward. Actually, I thought the whole procedure was kind of neat. (Yes, my doctor thought I was weird when I told him that at my follow up visit.  ) They even gave me pictures to take home with me.
Trust me-if I survived, you'll be fine, because I hate tests, and I was really nervous about it. I had to have a colonoscopy in January, and that was a lot worse. The prep was horrible. I ended up throwing some of it up. I'm glad I had the upper done first, so I wasn't discouraged. Not that I wouldn't do it again. It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be (originally way back before I had the upper), but I guess the upper spoiled me since it was a breeze, and I thought it would have been easier. I hope that made sense! 
Anyway, I also found out last year that I have a trace of tricuspid valve regurgitation and I think that is kind of the same as a leaky valve. I had to take antibiotics for the colonoscopy. I think I maybe should have had to take them for the upper too, but I'm not sure, because I'm still new at that. Basically, my doc told me to let any other doctors know that I need antibiotics if I need dental work, and they'll know if I need it for any procedures. Do you have to take them for your leaky valve? You may want to check that out.
Hope this helps to ease your mind!
Mags
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