Does colonoscopy hurt? - Bowel Disorders Message Board

jasony · 04-12-2003, 11:58 PM

Sorry, it's the new guy who has now posted back to back. Please understand that after googling myself to death I have finally found a place where real people are talking about real things.

So I have one scheduled in about three weeks. Assuming you don't "wake up" in the middle of it, are you okay aftwards?

Samuelemouse · 04-13-2003, 05:48 AM

You don't feel a thing. The worst part is the laxative that they give you beforehand.

Drea · 04-13-2003, 08:06 AM

Hi, Jasony,

I suggest you ask questions about the preparation, what you are allowed to have as in clear fluids, what they include, if there is any limit to what you can have and make sure you have lots of these foods up til you cannot have anything. If you prepare well, you won't experience the dehydration and weakness some people tell you about.

I hope all goes well for you.

runninggal · 04-13-2003, 01:18 PM

I had my first colonoscopy a month ago and had the same fears you are feeling. My experience was very positive, even the prep wasn't as bad as I had been told. I slept through the procdedure. I was "out" for 40 minutes, but it seemed like a blink. I awoke feeling fine. I went home, ate lunch and napped on and off the rest of the day. Relax, you have nothing to worry about.

Samuelemouse · 04-14-2003, 05:40 AM

I am planning my second in just a few months if that makes you feel better.