Prepping for my colonoscopy tomorrow, first time through my stoma. Really not a good situation, trying to get through the next 24 hours. Yikes!
trishaosh69
Nov 19, 2024 2:16 pm
warrior
Nov 19, 2024 2:44 pm
On another thread... same thing went on with a guy going through this.
He was awake throughout the entire process.
Never asked for sedation. He said he wondered why he wasn't given it. He asked us here about it... you might find that thread helpful.
You may want to ask about this beforehand.
You should be comfortable and, if need be, knocked out, providing you have a driver taking you home.
Good luck with the procedure.
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oldtimer
Nov 19, 2024 3:26 pm
As one has to be in early for some procedures, maybe you have been through the fire already, and are in recovery. Hope everything went well.
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Ben38
Nov 19, 2024 8:15 pm
I can only comment on having them through an ileostomy as I have one every year; no sedation needed... no pain at all, slightly uncomfortable as they blow gas in so they can see. The scope won't go any further than 24 inches at best, usually much less due to scar tissue we all have... It's the only scope I look forward to; when it's the one down your throat, it's another story!
ron in mich
Nov 20, 2024 2:45 pm
Hi all, the only time I was sedated is when they did both upper and lower scopes.
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