Omg, I was not prepared for that , my first colonoscopy!!! And I sincerely hope it’s the last.
taking the 500 ml of diuretic medication within 60 mins was a struggle, I found it vile even with clear juice in it. And then 500ml of juice. Unfortunately I am not one who drinks much and I found it very difficult drinking 1 litre of liquid in 90 mins, and then you have to do agin the follow morning, unfortunately my stomach could cope and I bought it up.
The procedure was excruciating even with the sedation. Apart from child birth that was the most painful thing I have had done.
in the end we had to abandon the investigation as it was far too painful.
The only 2 options are gas and air or mild sedation which to be honest is not enough for some people who’s pain threshold might be lower than others. Maybe time to think of alternatives to help people get through it.
