I had a colonoscopy today - everything fine, thankfully - and it wasn't really any bother. The prep had me feeling ill for an hour or so, but the procedure itself was no trouble. I had sedation but honestly, I was completely awake and talking to the doctor doing it, asking him if all looked OK. No pain at all. I do feel a bit off now, bit nauseaus and have to go to the bathroom and then don't go when I get there. Not sure if it's due to the sedation or the prep or what, but I doubt it's much.
Hi l had one yesterday and stupidly went for the gas and air, l have a high pain threshold but l can honestly say l agree with you, l felt the worse pain ever, told them to stop, think it was where they had taken some of my bowel away because the tumour l had was stuck to it, they said take the sedative next time but l honestly don’t think l will, reading and talking to people who have been like me the sedation isn’t much better xx
I've just been to hospital to have a gastroscope/ colonoscopy.it was very, very painful.isn't it about time that in the u.k. we were allowed to choose to be fully anaesthetised ,if we desire it, not have to put up with unnecessary, bad pain? Please please please will you just realise that the pain we have to go through can affect us mentally, and rather than be mentally scarred, we NEED sufficient anaesthetic, without feeling guilty by asking for it. I am aware not everyone needs this, and they are truly blessed, but for those of us who need it, it is a deal breaker and more people will be refusing this life saving treatment without it.
Had mine today. Mostly ok but when he tried to get around the corners inside I passed out from the gas and air as the pain was quite intense. It was like being constantly stabbed in the abdomen. But once they are in and out the pain soon goes. Im clear but I'm in no real rush to go again. If I have to, I'll be choosing sedation.
The liquid you use to prep - 2 litres in total was hard going. Not great and the affects of it work very well.. Don't go out and if you can work from home so your near a toilet.
You'll be fine if anyone is reading this. Take the sedation and get checked.
I have to have one every year due to a cancer gene and i would say get the injections offered and also ask for gas & air it helps is your nervous and in no time the whole process is over. I would say its not a bad procedure, a little uncomfortable at times its like bad wind trapped but that does'nt last long. You dont have to be asleep with this procedure either unless your like my nephew who has autismn. it lasts about 30 mins but with the drugs they offer and the gas & air it seems like ten mins at the most. The drink before is okay but make sure you stay near the toilet and drink plenty of water in between.
Hello please could you tell me which part of the UK you're in that allowed you to have the colonoscopy with a general anaesthetic please? My hospital won't allow me this and I would only have it done if it was that way. thankyou
