Any ladies had a " Colonospcopy" ; did it Hurt?

Question

I may have mispelled it, but it's when the Doc looks up in the Colon with a light ? any answers appreciated! also - how long did it take and what preparations before it? like: eating only broth? and clear liquids and enema ? laxative ?

Answer 1

They will put you on "npo" nothing by mouth the night before with a cleansing enema. You will be given some sedation. It will probably be something like Versed and maybe some Atropine. The procedure (depending on what they are looking for) usually only takes around thirty mins....It will not "hurt" during the procedure because of the sedative. Afterwards the only recovery required is allowing the meds to pass out of your system so you can be back to normal....you'll be fine!....


P.S..dont eat anything red...such as red jello...red kool-ade...red anything....this can be mistaken for blood .......

Answer 2

I've had 2 colonoscopies and neither one hurt. My gastroenterologist told me to get "GoLightly" from the drugstore that would clean out my system in preparation for the procedure. I was supposed to drink it (there was like a gallon--no joke--of the stuff) the night before the test. The pharmacist told me it would be better to chill it all day to make it more palatable. It was still nasty so I poured the GoLightly over lots of ice in a glass and then added some lemon juice. It wasn't too bad this way. I also tried mixing it with a little ginger ale, but that meant it took even longer to finish. Eat clear liquids and broth, but remember, the more you eat, the more you have to get rid of. Start drinking the stuff right after dinner so you'll be flushed out in time to get some decent sleep.

When you go for the procedure you'll be put in a hospital gown. A nurse will insert an IV into your arm. You'll be asked a lot of medical questions so be sure you take a list of any medications, etc. (Be sure to check with the doctor first if you take morning meds, whether you should take them before the test or if you can wait until afterwards). You'll be given a sedative which will relax you and may even make you sleepy. The first time I fell asleep almost immediately and didn't know what had gone on. The second time I was pleasantly relaxed and was able to watch the procedure being done on the monitor that was positioned by the bed. You don't have to watch if you are squeamish. Both times I had it done there were a couple nurses and a tech standing with the doctor. I was rolled on my side with my back to the doctor who was standing against a wall so there was no danger of anyone just happening to walk in. I felt they respected my privacy.

After the procedure was done, I was taken to a cubicle where I was told I would feel the urge to pass gas. It's entirely natural and certainly desirable to do so. The nurse told me not to try to prevent it and not worry if anyone heard me because everyone there was in the same situation.

I was told to bring a family member with me because they didn't want me to drive after having the sedative. He was allowed into the cubicle where I was "recuperating". After inquiring about how it went, we began making jokes and it eased the embarrassment. Laughing made it easier to expel the gas as an added bonus.

I had to get to the center where the colonoscopy was performed 15 minutes early to fill out insurance paperwork. Then I was taken back to the first nurse to change, etc. It took maybe 20 min. or so. The procedure itself took another 20-30 min. Recovery time will be different for each person. Your doctor can tell you about how much time you can expect to be there.

It's really not that bad. I had two different doctors and they both were very good. It's better to have the preventive test than to find out there's something wrong and have to face serious consequences.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Hi there,
Well.... yes I have had a colonoscopy (to rule out Crohn's, etc). It was just this winter/spring.
-The doctor sedates you and gives you a small dose of painreliever. Most people don't remember much if anything at all.

-The doctor gently inserts a flexible tube that does have a small light and camera at the end. The doc will maneuvre it in to your colon, around the bends, etc and may take smal tissues samples (biopsies. Totally painless). To see better, the doc will blow in carbon dioxide to inflate the colon (not unlike a ballon).

-I did a prep where I could only drink/eat clear liquids for the full day before my scoping. The prep was a combination of two types of laxatives but NO enema. It took 24 hr before the colonoscopy and even though I have a strong stomach, that prep made me so sick that I threw up.
-FOR THE PREP: I recommend just doing ***KleanPrep*** instead: you have to drink LOTS of it but it is quicker, way less nauseating and better at cleaning you out. There is no need for an enema if you follow the instructions for the Klean Prep properly.

I don't want to scare you but...
-I had a very unusual experience with the scope because I would describe it as a very, very traumatic. I was not sedated enough and was not given enough pain meds. I have a sensitive, spastic colon so I was in agony while they were inserting the CO2 and moving the camera fwd around the second colonic flexure. I cried and begged them to stop whatever they were doing but they couldn't really do anything to help me. I could barely walk the next day and considered going to emerge. I told my specialist about my experience later and he was shocked that I remembered so much of it.

-HOWEVER, my partner has had a few scopes (he has Crohn's and need check-ups) and he has never had a bad experience like mine. He walked away from all scopes just fine, barely remembered anything.
-SO, it really varies from person to person.

Don't be scared. Just try to relax and let yourself fall asleep.

Cheers :)

Answer 4

i have had 3. it's avery unpleasant experience but they give you mild sedation so it eases the discomfort. before the test you drink this golytely solution which is mostly salt to clean out your colon. it's a gallon. by 6p you don't eat. anymore. what i did two days i stick to liquid diet. the colon has to be completely empty for a clear picture. the dr. puts in this tube colonoscope attached to a machine and uses air to expand the colon to detect any growths, or tumors adhesions, or bleeding. you have an iV and a O2 cannula and your saturation is being checked. you remain awake but hopefully painfree with mild sedation. after consumming the solution, you just keep going to the bathroom and even after the procedure which is the only drawback. but you feel a lot better knowing there's nothing wrong with you and you have your colon clean which is good for healthy living and losing weight. A lot of the stars go often for colonic irrigation. My first experience was very bad i was in a lot of discomfort and pain esp
when the air (CO2) was inserted . But the second and third time were so much better because they gave me the meds when i asked for it when i was uncomfortable plus the dr was very gentle
and asked often if i was okay. a little TLC makes a lot of difference.

Answer 5

Yes, mine did. But only because I had a large tumor of the abdomen. Normally, it does not hurt at all. I've known lots of people - none complained about pain at all. You will take a prescribed laxative before, which is not pleasant, but after it's all done - you'll be good as new and relieved that there is no disease. Do it !!!

Answer 6

I found a website that may be of help
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov go to this site type colonoscopy in search (in top left hand corner) then choose first site colonoscopy it should have all info you need.
Truthfully i have never had one but i'm sure it causes mild discomfort and you need to ask clinic you are attending if there is anyway you could be given anaesthetic prior to this procedure as i have had the camera down the throught and for this they gave me anaesthetic. Hope this helps some.

Answer 7

My mom and aunt both had it. They said it was ultra uncomfortable. Make sure they give you pain medication and anxiety medication. They do have you do some sort of bowel prep to clean out. I am not sure about broth or diet probably something. Just make sure to ask questions of the nurses prior and to complain and speak up if you need more medication and if they do not give it to you to insist they stop the exam.

Answer 8

I had one and it only hurt when he went around the corners. I had to take a laxative & Golightly. Not the best experience in the world, but not the worst either. Your large intestine has to be completely cleaned out.

Answer 9

my mom had it, it can give u gas during the procedure, u can be awake or asleep if u want u have to take a lax to clean the colon before the procedure so they can find polyps that should be removed...

Answer 10

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