Hello and thanks for posting,

Unfortunately, we are not able to give you a specific answer. You will have to make contact with your hospital team concerning this.

This is because it will depend on the number of polyps, and how easy they might be to remove. Sometimes using gas and air is possible, rather than sedation.

I hope that you get to find out more about your situation soon. 

Best wishes,

Vanda

Hi, I just wanted to update this post in case it helps anyone.

I had my colonoscopy without sedation and I didn't feel pain albeit that's my personal experience. I was offered sedation which I declined after discussing with nurse. They also prepared me to be given buscupan intravenously if needed albeit I didn't need it. They said I could have gas and air if needed.

I had a smaller polyp taken out by having a wire tied around it then polyp cut. The other polyp was too large to be taken out so sample taken and I'm waiting for results and for hospital to discuss next steps.