I had an abnormal bowel cancer screeing test so was invited for a colonoscopy  I was terrified because of the procedure itself and what the finding could be.  The bowel prep was OK.  It wasn't that nasty and I just got on with it.  No vomitting or retching.  Lots of trips to the toilet!.  The colonoscopy was fine.  I decided not to have midazolam but only fentanlyn which is a stong pain filler.  It was fascinating to watch the screen and to ask questions.  There were a couple of painful moments but only lasted a few seconds - mostly cramps rather than horrible pain.  I had four polyps removed.  One was very big so was probably pre cancerous so am so grateful.  I need a colonscopy in three years.  I will nto be scared at all of this.