Colonoscopy

[jennyjoan]

Friend is having one on Monday - she is a bit wired up and is saying because she is epileptic she may refuse sedation as she is afraid of not waking up.

I had an endoscopy about 10 years ago and it was uncomfortable enough - I know a few people here have had the colonoscopy - could you explain what happens - hospital has told her to bring a dressing gown and slippers - didn't think that was needed. A wee bit of enlightenment please - thank you.

[ChillDoubt]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/search/?q1=colonoscopy+

Telĺ your friend to relax as much as possible, bar the usual anxieties she'll be fine.

[Mosaic]

It will be over in a trice for her, and a lovely relaxed sleep. I still recall after 12 years how gloriously relaxed I was afterwards......and very, very farty. Comedy farts. I think the surgeon does it for a giggle, but basically all the air they use to inflate the bowel so they can see, comes out. In dribs, drabs and parps.

[Pete65]

I had a colonoscopy.
I did not feel anything.
I had two polyps removed.
I had no dressing gown etc. They did not mind.
After it my granddaughter drove me home and that was the end of that.
Not the slightest thing to be concerned about.

[jennyjoan]

thanks all - will tell friend and reassure her.