I had my colonoscopy today so I thought I would share my story to reassure anyone else who has this looming.

I had heavy rectal bleeding 4 times in two months, no pain. I also had a change in bowel habits and abdominal right side pain. My GP had me do a FIT test which came back positive with a score of 42.

I went into a terrible state of panic and that created many more symptoms, heart palpations, loss of appetite, dry mouth and thirst. I lost almost a stone in weight in one week!

I went to the hospital expecting a death sentence, however, no cancer was found, just a few polyps which were removed and will be tested and also some diverticulitis but low grade.

The procedure was pretty much painless, you do feel the tube pushing around and also the water but it's not painful. I just had the standard sedation. The nurses and surgeon are total professionals and make you feel very at ease. There really is nothing to be worried about on regards to the actual procedure.

The moviprep was not that bad, it's a bit thick and the taste isn't great but you remain in control of your bowel movements, I even went to bed and was able to wake up and go.

I went through extreme anxiety and panic on the run up to my colonoscopy and I found this forum very reassuring, so I hope someone will benefit from hearing my story.

Good luck and I hope you have a good outcome.

That's so good to hear, I've had a FIT test score of 11 but as Colon Cancer is in my family  I'm being sent for a Colonoscopy. All my bloods have come back normal, but I'm getting so stressed & anxious & fearing the worst. Your story has helped though, so thank you.

That's so good to hear, I've had a FIT test score of 11 but as Colon Cancer is in my family  I'm being sent for a Colonoscopy. All my bloods have come back normal, but I'm getting so stressed & anxious & fearing the worst. Your story has helped though, so thank you.

Hi Creal, I know exactly how you feel, I was convinced I had cancer and that it had spread to my liver. I was expecting to be told I was inoperable and would be sent home to die.

Your fit score is much lower than mine and I had symptoms so I really don't think you need to worry too much. They may find polyps which they remove there and then, this is great because then you know your Colon is clean.

If you're really stressed you can ask your doctor for diazepam, this really helped me get through the dark days leading up to the colonoscopy.

I hope it all goes well for you, I'm sure it will be fine. :)