I know the first two replies are reassuring and I don't wish to spoil that and I know that everyone's experiences are different, pain levels etc, but I would have liked to have known some honest truths about it before I had mine done. I have had two - the second one was great - they gave me the maximum sedation and I didn't feel anything. The first one however, was awful for me and that was also with sedation. The reason probably was that I was really anxious, also I had a tumour so it was painful going past that and round the corners and it seemed to last a long time. Now I know that may not be helpful to you, but my advice to anyone who has asked me is if you're anxious, ask for effective levels of sedation. You can also tell them during it if it is painful or too much for you and they can top you up with sedation. Maybe if I give you my unpleasant story, you will feel relieved that yours wasn't bad at all!! At the end of the day, what's most important is that you get the reassurance and results you are hoping for. All the best. Julie xx
I have had two colonoscopies and both were extremely painful. I was in tears both times. My surgeon told me that the NHS can only give you a certain amount of sedation in which a painkiller is also used. For me, it did not work in the slightest.. I found it an awful test and hope I never have to have another one. The enema drink also made me nauseous and was up all night rushing to the loo. The hospital staff from surgeon to receptionist were the best.
Exactly the same experience I had, dreading having the CT cologram, more air pumped with no sedative. I would gladly NOT have it done, but I have no choice!
U made myself not well with worry before my colonoscopy
i can honesty say the prep was to horrible bit mind u I watched what I ate about 2 weeks before I went
The colonoscopy wasn't to bad I had sedative I was awake I felt pain a little bit when going round corner bit noting like I was expecting its the fear of the unknown that got to me I think
