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It doesn't. Many doctors use conscious sedation for this procedure.
My first colonoscopy was done that way, in April 1999 and I had no problem with it. Thereafter, I had procedures in 2001, 2008, 2010 and 2013. Each time the doctors insisted on anesthesia and the last time I felt like garbage for two days. I'd like to find a doctor who will use conscious sedation.
Frankly, the whole thing sounds like a pain in the arse.
I get the sense that you would prefer to die rather than be embarrassed by farting? If that's the case, I offer my sympathies to you.
Let me tell you that the part you don't remember is the time you're not conscious. Once you awaken, you know where you are and what you're doing. And most facilities will allow time for you to become fully awake and alert before they let you dress and leave. The endoscopy center where I usually go offers a beverage - coffee, tea, juice - and a light snack like graham crackers or cookies. During this time, if there's flatulence, you can get rid of it.
I have sons and dtrs-in-law who will make themselves available to drive me and take me to a restaurant for something to eat when the procedure is over. I've never had the problem you describe. If I had a friend who needed a ride for the scope, I'd volunteer in a minute.
Once diagnosed with colon cancer, there's isn't much that can embarrass you.
In fact, the nurses in the facility highly encourage getting rid of that gas. And if it's a place that does a high volume of colonoscopies, you wouldn't be the only one there farting away. Especially on a busy day, there's a lot of "tooting" going on there, as a matter of fact.
In fact, the nurses in the facility highly encourage getting rid of that gas. And if it's a place that does a high volume of colonoscopies, you wouldn't be the only one there farting away. Especially on a busy day, there's a lot of "tooting" going on there, as a matter of fact.
I'm sure it sounds like grade school band practice...
As for the question of how to get home if you want to be anonymous? That's what a Taxi is for, they've seen and heard it all I can assure you.
In fact, the nurses in the facility highly encourage getting rid of that gas. And if it's a place that does a high volume of colonoscopies, you wouldn't be the only one there farting away. Especially on a busy day, there's a lot of "tooting" going on there, as a matter of fact.
That's what goes on right after the procedures. I passed some mighty thunders and didn't care.
Recently, I had a colonoscopy. Like in many facilities in the US, I was put to sleep with anesthesia (propofol, I believe). As a result, I don't remember anything during the procedure.
For future reference, I am wondering if there are any facilities that give a colonoscopy without anesthesia. I just don't feel comfortable being put to sleep with anesthesia for a minor procedure like this. Also, I'm not sure why a colonoscopy has to be treated like a surgery. In the country I am from, a colonoscopy is generally done without anesthesia (unless you ask). They just use local sedative, and the doctor explains what he/she is seeing to the patient as the procedure progresses. The patient goes home by him/herself after that. Most people I know say that the pain was minimal at most. Next time I have a colonoscopy, I want to find a doctor who performs a colonoscopy without anesthesia. I want to remain conscious and see what is going on. Would this be possible? I live in Michigan. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Propofol for a colonoscopy is overkill. All that is needed are small amounts of versed and a little valium. I do not think that you would want to be fully awake and alert to what's going on during a colonoscopy. Depending on how far up the doc needs to probe, you're going to feel it and its going to be very uncomfortable having that probe up your butt amd moving through your intestines. The natural response is to tense up, and the doc will not be able to move the probe freely if you keep clenching it with your anal muscles, nor will they get good imaging if you're moving around because of the discomfort. You should not have any pain after a colonoscopy. You don't even remember anything about it afterwards. But moderate sedation is used, not anesthesia. Colonoscopy is a quick procedure, so is the recovery from the sedation.
Recently, I had a colonoscopy. Like in many facilities in the US, I was put to sleep with anesthesia (propofol, I believe). As a result, I don't remember anything during the procedure.
For future reference, I am wondering if there are any facilities that give a colonoscopy without anesthesia
I got mine a 8 years ago at UPMC here in Pittsburgh, they gave me Versed, a benzie and I wasn't completely out.
A colleague I know had the propofol at UPMC, but that was only after the Versed didn't work and made her very anxious. But the benzies should work well enough for most people.
Propofol for a colonoscopy is overkill. All that is needed are small amounts of versed and a little valium. I do not think that you would want to be fully awake and alert to what's going on during a colonoscopy. Depending on how far up the doc needs to probe, you're going to feel it and its going to be very uncomfortable having that probe up your butt amd moving through your intestines. The natural response is to tense up, and the doc will not be able to move the probe freely if you keep clenching it with your anal muscles, nor will they get good imaging if you're moving around because of the discomfort. You should not have any pain after a colonoscopy. You don't even remember anything about it afterwards. But moderate sedation is used, not anesthesia. Colonoscopy is a quick procedure, so is the recovery from the sedation.
Valium takes a few hours to wear off. Propophol takes minutes to wear off. Plus you don't need anything else, if you get the propophol - you're unconscious, and don't remember anything when you wake up, and there's no nausea.
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