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Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:03 pm Post subject:

But isn't it intensely painful to wake up with your entire lower GI tract fully inflated with air? Sounds like he was a torturer!

Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 7:50 pm Post subject:

The doctor who did mine was a mean old nasty thing. He didn't give me enough meds and it was brutally painful, which he seemed to enjoy. I have a very high pain tolerance and asked him to pause for a moment so I could catch my breath and he refused. He continued to brutalize me until I kicked him between the legs with my heel. Then he decided I should have more sedation. Rolling Eyes

I think he needed sedation after that, too. Laughing

Then I was fine, and felt fine after the procedure. Have the pharmacy give you some flavoring for the laxative, and it won't be so bad. And kick the doctor if you need to. lol.

Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:38 pm Post subject:

good for you Cinscope. I never had that, but did have to go through the pre-work for a possible kidney stone. just lovely, but not horrible.

hope it all goes well for you

Smile

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:49 am Post subject:

I had a colonoscopy a few years ago. For the procedure I was under conscious sedation. I do not remember a thing. I was also not sore at all after the procedure.

The stuff I had to mix up and drink was rough going. It took what seemed like forever and was unpleasant. BUT, I did a good job getting cleaned out, and the doc was able to get a good test because of it.

Make sure you follow all the doc's instructions regarding fasting and the cleaning out. If you don't, they will not be able to complete the test, and you will have to go through it all over again.

I have a friend who has had numerous colonoscopies offered me a tip for if I ever have to get another test done in the future. The tip is that instead of food fasting for 24 hours, he likes to fast for a day and a half or even two days. He said it cuts down on the time it takes to get a good clean out - he has to drink a lot less of that solution before he starts running clean.

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 8:19 pm Post subject:

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:51 pm Post subject:

I've never had one. My husband had his 1st one a few weeks ago. The "cleaning out" process sucked for him. He was starving, and hated the cleaning out medicine. He wasn't in any pain afterwards. But, any sedation, conscience or not, makes my husband goofy and truthful. He annoyed the he!! out of me w/his stupid antics and the idiotic mumblings coming out of his mouth. But, I was prepared for it. I've been through it twice before w/him (the sedation part). Sedation and I don't get along. I have a very difficult time waking up from it. When I do wake up, it's w/a violent headache, and constant puking. My head always feels as though it's spinning. I do remember the nurses telling my husband to fart a lot. It releases all the air they fill you up with for the test. If you don't pass it, then you'll be hurting something awful. On a side note that you might find funny, the doctor that did my husband's colonoscopy was shorter than me. I'm only 5'4. Before going into the procedure, and while under conscience sedation, my husband proceeded to call the doctor an elf (my husband is 6'7). And afterwards, while I was putting his shoes on for him, he proceeded to lean forward and blow down my back. He almost feel off of the gurney and on top of me. Sigh. Gotta love sedation! Wink

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:40 pm Post subject:

I also heard of a tip for the laxative...take it with vodka.

Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:37 am Post subject:

I just realized after posting the following response that this is an old post but by golly, each and every one of you who are in high risk groups or who don't even know your risk, should talk to your doctor and get a colonoscopy if your doctor thinks you should have one. I am alive today because I had a colonoscopy. My 22 year old daughter will live to have children and grandchildren someday thanks to tthe colonsocopy that she had. You can do this and there is NOTHING worth regretting more than not doing this because you feel embarrassed. Love yourself like only you can.

My daughter and I are alive thanks to that wonderful procedure. I've had many and can tell you that the worst part is the prep and even that isn't bad, at least in my experience. It's not fun but you'll probably get through it just fine. Just plan to stay at home near the bathroom. The drug that they use during the colonoscopy will render you completely unaware of what is happening. It has sort of a amnesia effect according to my surgeon. The diameter of the camera is small and I'm sure much smaller than our frightened minds imagine when we realize that we need our first colonoscopy. I've never experienced any discomfort whatsoever after having one. And I always feel great after it's done. As far as the embarrassment factor that most of us initially experience, keep in mind the fact that most hospitals do hundreds of colonoscopies each week - LITERALLY. When my husband has his done there were dozens of people waiting for their turn and we even ran into a couple that we know there.

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:04 am Post subject:

I have helped my mom through 2 of these and they have convinced me that I will NEVER get one unless it's a matter of life or death. The thought of going all day without eating is more than i can handle and then to have drink that nasty stuff and sit on the toilet all night long. No thanks.

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