Let's talk about what to expect if you're scheduled for a sigmoidoscopy, especially if it's to check your rectal stump before a possible reversal. If you've had colonoscopies before and found them uncomfortable or painful, you might be wondering if this will be any different.

Here are some helpful insights:

1. Since the sigmoidoscopy focuses only on the rectal stump, the procedure is usually quite brief. This means that the scope doesn't need to go in as far as it would during a full colonoscopy.

2. Because there's less scope length involved and less manipulation needed, many people find this procedure to be significantly less uncomfortable than a full colonoscopy.

3. Someone who has gone through a similar process before their pouch reversal mentioned that the procedure was quick and only minimally uncomfortable. They also offered to share more about their experience if you have any questions.