Colonoscopy

Hi Mini I had one a couple of years ago. I didn’t like the sound of sedation so went for gas and air. All was fine a little uncomfortable at times but nothing I couldn’t cope with, after a little rest a could drive home. Good luck.

From my own experience and what I have read on GN, people differ in how uncomfortable they find the procedure. Having had 3 now, I found the second one quite painful and gas and air only just adequate and the next time I opted for sedation. Others seem to sail through with no pain relief. If you have sedation you can’t drive afterwards until it has worn off (as you probably know) and need to have someone to take you home afterwards. The staff involved will do everything to make sure you are comfortable.
Best wishes for Thursday MiniMoon 💕

Had loads of colonoscopies and had sedation every time. Was never offered gas and air. The sedation is wonderful. You are blissfully dozy and just don’t care what is being done to you. I wouldn’t mind some this afternoon actually! 😝

I have had one without sedation and a couple with. I would go for sedation.