Hello!

Don't cancel, it's far better to know what you're dealing with.  I had a colonoscopy about a month ago, and opted for sedation and the gas and air.  It was definitely uncomfortable, but I was safe in the knowledge that I could stop at any time if it got too much.  The medical team was wonderful, explained everything that was happening.  I vaguely remember the procedure, but it's almost as if it were a dream, everything was very foggy if that makes sense?

As far as I'm aware, the sedation they use for colonoscopies is not designed to knock you out (because it's easier if you need to move during the procedure), just makes everything go numb and a bit sleepy.  I don't know how that differs to what you've had in the past, but it's not terrible.  

Everyone experiences things differently, but if you have had positive experiences in the past, it's likely that this will be too.

Kind Regards,

Liz

Hello!

Don't cancel, it's far better to know what you're dealing with.  I had a colonoscopy about a month ago, and opted for sedation and the gas and air.  It was definitely uncomfortable, but I was safe in the knowledge that I could stop at any time if it got too much.  The medical team was wonderful, explained everything that was happening.  I vaguely remember the procedure, but it's almost as if it were a dream, everything was very foggy if that makes sense?

As far as I'm aware, the sedation they use for colonoscopies is not designed to knock you out (because it's easier if you need to move during the procedure), just makes everything go numb and a bit sleepy.  I don't know how that differs to what you've had in the past, but it's not terrible.  

Everyone experiences things differently, but if you have had positive experiences in the past, it's likely that this will be too.

Kind Regards,

Liz

Thanks for your reply. I'm glad yours wasn't too bad. I'll think about what you've said before I make a decision. Hope your results were good.

Best wishes.

Hi Purrfect,

Definitely think about it, it can be scary, but it's better than not knowing.  My immediate results seemed okay, I'm still waiting on the biopsies, so we'll have to see with those.  Best of luck!

Kind Regards,

Liz

Thanks I am def. taking it seriously. Did you have the sedation? If so, how was it? Glad your results seerm ok. Good luck with biopsies.

I had colonoscopy two weeks ago. No sedation, just gas & air. I have asked the nurse how common it is to do it only on gas & air and she said very common and many people dont even use that. There weren't many people having sedation that day and I didn't hear any horror stories.

It was painful like 3-4 times for only a few seconds. I used gas then and it helped. The rest of the time I didnt feel anything or just felt the camera being in my tummy - not painful at all. I think the procedure took less than 15 mins and the nurses kept me occupied. 

Don't cancel as it really isn't bad. I had dentist visits that were much worse than that ;)

Good luck and let us know how it went xx

Thanks so much. I just wonder why there are all these horror stories - they can't all be exaggerating surely?

I guess everyone reacts to pain differently. Also our bowels are different, some more twisted than others. I read so many horror stories that for slim people colonoscopy is extremely painful. I am slim and couldn't sleep from fear but it turned not true. 

The nurses were saying to stay relaxed and break the wind if I have to as that often causes the pain. 

When you go there, talk to people who are in the waiting room. About anything. Don't sit scared thinking about it. It will be ok and you will feel proud afterwards xx