Colonoscopy

Good morning all

I had my consultation yesterday and I am booked in for next Friday. Everything was explained to me and the nurses were very understanding as I am very anxious. I will be offered iv so happy about that, also I could have gas and air, my choice. The part I am not looking forward to is the prep and going without food for 24 hours but I am lucky I have a very supportive family.

  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    Going for a colonoscopy can be a worry and I can appreciate you not looking forward to doing the prep. 

    I'm glad that you had an opportunity to talk this through with the bowel team so, I hope it all goes well for you.  

    You may find that you will get more responses from people that have had colonoscopies if you post in another area of Cancer Chat. You can see these areas on the left side of this page.

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    Take care,

    Caroline