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MiniMoon Mon 15-Jun-26 11:25:09

I wonder if anyone who has had this procedure could give me some advice.
I'm asking about sedation. Would you opt for gas and air, or the sedation that puts you into a sleepy state? I'm going on Thursday afternoon so I'm currently on the low fibre diet.
Thank you.

silverlining48 Wed 17-Jun-26 08:45:55

Mini Moon don’t forget to report back after it’s been done.
Today’s procedure will be the worst part. the rest is nowhere near as bad as you might have thought.

rafichagran Wed 17-Jun-26 10:27:49

Best wishes for today.

MiniMoon Wed 17-Jun-26 13:56:38

My colonoscopy is tomorrow afternoon. Today I have to drink the first of my two sachets of Plenvu, instructions say to begin at 7pm.
Second one tomorrow morning at 6am. Procedure is at 15:40.
I'll report back tomorrow evening.

mokryna Wed 17-Jun-26 17:27:46

MiniMoon I would suggest you wear panties if you don’t usually or similar tonight because I had an unfortunate accident while I was sleeping once.

PamelaJ1 Wed 17-Jun-26 18:26:07

It’s not an enjoyable procedure but I didn’t have sedation or gas and air and it was not too bad. They must be economising at the N&N!
I wanted to watch but the screen was at an awkward angle and the woman who was keeping me calm kept pushing my head back down.

rafichagran Wed 17-Jun-26 18:55:39

I would definatly take Mokrynas advice about the pants. I hope it goes well tommorow. I'm sure it will.

appletree21 Wed 17-Jun-26 19:48:39

Over the years I have had many colonoscopies, I had Colonic Cancer aged 25. I have had sedation sometimes and sometimes gas and air, never really given a choice. The last time was gas and air and ended up having a massive asthma attack!!!