Just heard I've got to have a colonoscopy - help!

Do you remember your breathing exercises from ante-natal classes? Very useful in such situations (the colonoscopy - probably the laxatives as well)

The worst thing about them is the very strong laxative you have to take before hand, they taste pretty gross and they certainly work.

This was true for my husband.
He says wear only elasticated trousers or easy to whip-off PJs- as you don't have time for zips/buttons

I had my only colonoscopy 18 months ago. I was told the worst part was the preparation and I should be prepared to virtually not leave the bathroom.

Fortunately I did not have that problem and the bowel emptying cleared up within about 8 hours. After I had to stop eating I had jelly and either beef or chicken stock and water only.

I was sedated for the procedure which is usual where I live. Once at home and the sedation had worn off I was back to my usual activities. The gastroenterologist rang me about an hour after I got home with the result. I also had a gastroscopy done at the same time.

As someone who has to have them regularly they are not as scarey as you think.
Most people will be able to have mild sedation, although you will need to have someone to collect you after.
The worst thing about them is the very strong laxative you have to take before hand, they taste pretty gross and they certainly work.

You'll be offered the choice of sedation or not. Take the sedation is my advice. You will be relaxed. It'll all be over before you know it.

pollydolly well I have to admit I’m not a Doctor!

As you can probably tell!

"That’s an odd thing to have for a broken shoulder." Perhaps not so odd Oops, I was recently told that I needed an MRI for a scabby knee.

Through, sorry- not though.

That’s an odd thing to have for a broken shoulder.

Look on the Health forum, plenty of advice on there, many of us have had them.

Come back if you are unsure? It really is nothing to worry about and you will have an appointment at your hospital to talk though the procedure and any worries.

I would think that they will wait until your shoulder is healed before you get an appointment.

I heard this week that I have to have one too. Look forward to any ressasuring information anyone can offer us, thanks