Hi everyone, I have a colonoscopy on Saturday which I am dreading. I absolutely hate needles so much I fainted during a blood test before. I've read so many horror stories about the process on these forums and I am dreading not being about to eat for 24 hours. Not eating for a couple of hours gives me serious discomfort, I can't imagine a whole 24, I doubt I'll be able to sleep the night before especially with the hunger.

I feel like I my colonoscopy is unwarranted now, I'm not as worried about the results now, although it does still frighten me a little. It all started with abdominal pain and flat stool. I informed my doctor who got me to do tests, a calprotecin test which is negative, a blood test which is all clear and a FIT test which was positive at 40. I did have anal fissures at the time and constant nose bleeds since my nose was sore and cracked, my nose is healed now though. Since the FIT was positive I have to do the colonoscopy. Since informing my doctor I haven't gave any pains since the week after, I informed him during November. I also don't have flat stools anymore, they have really thickened up and are proper shape and colour. I'm 22 if that means anything.

Sorry for all of this im just really freaking out about this procedure, on top of it I feel bad that im most likely wasting the NHS time and money during the pandemic. I want to force my self to do it but I really don't know how I will cope once the time actually comes. Any advice and experiences I would be greatfulmto hear. Thanks everyone.