Colonoscopy

Don`t worry about diet yet. When you get the appointment for the colonoscopy you will be given instructions about what you can and can`t eat for a couple of days before the procedure. As others have said, the actual colonoscopy isn`t bad - and it`s a very good way of losing a few pounds!

Clematisa I had it done for the same reason as yourself. The bowel prep is the worst and I would suggest that you buy whatever is used now for babies because my rear end was on fire.

I was offered sedation but I declined and did not need it. I felt the odd bit of discomfort and even had a couple of polyps removed at the same time as they can become cancerous. I had a cup of coffee afterwards and in my friend;'s car within 45 minutes.

I was tired afterwards but glad that it was over. It took I think at least 2 days for my bot to return to normal, that really was the worst part of it- sorry if it is too much information! My result came back negative.

Not "read on" ... reason!

I've had a colonoscopy as part of investigations for a stabbing pain in my side.

It's really not a big deal (or I didn't find it to be), I didn't do anything other than take the prep stuff beforehand as directed (stay near a loo).

I was given a drug that meant I didn't remember a thing about the procedure. It wasn't sore or uncomfortable and I went to work the day after (although my boss sent me home, shocked that I had turned up!) I think I went home and slept off the after effects of the drugs.

All was fine with me BTW. Eventually the mysterious pain disappeared, just as well because they couldn't find a read on for it.

My son had it. He said the actual procedure was fine. A little uncomfortable but pain free. He said the worst part was taking the enema stuff beforehand. Good luck Clemetisa