Hi I've had one I never felt a thing ,I had sedation but I didn't even feel sedated I was wide awake the whole time ,really weird ,but the good thing is they will most likely tell you if there's anything untoward found or not .
I still get stressed by it all and I've had 15 colonoscopies, several with EMR procedures.
I do watch the screen too ,again sort of distracting. And always interested when they inject under polyps to raise them for easier removal. Doesnt hurt
I have sedation and pain relief but I have to say gas and air seriously helps on top of that. And this is going to sound like TMI but also lidocaine - local anesthetic on the botty. Sounds a lot but as I've so much scar tissue from previous surgeries that I need it and also their no reason to suffer if don't need to. The polyp removal is painless tho.
Have also found chatting to one of the nurses distracting from everything helps to.They know my life story haha.
If you have a water assisted colonoscopy be prepared for a bit of water to exit when you go to the loo. With the air assisted ones be prepared to be v windy.
Ah Gillm thank you so much for sharing. You are wonderful! Going to ask for everything I can have to get through it! You have made me feel much more at ease. A big hug for you (hope that’s okay).
You're very welcome. Glad my replies helped. And a hug is always good.
Last piece of advice , remember you can be assertive , after all it's your body, your potential discomfort..Ask away and tell them what you need.. Good luck with the procedure and of course results.
You're very welcome. Glad my replies helped. And a hug is always good.
Last piece of advice , remember you can be assertive , after all it's your body, your potential discomfort..Ask away and tell them what you need.. Good luck with the procedure and of course results.
