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 2 colonoscopys in 2 different hospitals sedated at both.my 1st one 5 years ago apart from the prep was pain free the team were brilliant and topped up the sedatative as i was in discomfort i remebered little of the whole thing.2 days ago i had another colonoscopy at a different hospital they didnt even wait until the sedative too have any effect.i was in agony from start to finish and the nurses attitude towards me was cold and uncaring.they offered me gas and air to try and help the pain but it made me feel sick.so i hd to put up with it.i feel both angry about the way i was treated.
You should complain. Write to the chief exec of the hospital where you were recently scoped and highlight the different way you were treated each time. Ask for a formal apology and a review of the process so that in future patients are treated with more respect.
You should complain. Write to the chief exec of the hospital where you were recently scoped and highlight the different way you were treated each time. Ask for a formal apology and a review of the process so that in future patients are treated with more respect.
