Colonoscopy

[no1hogkiller]

Been there too. When the doc showed me the camera instrument I told him to wrap that rascle. I know where it's been.

[Pistol]

A friend of mine did one a few years ago. He asked to be kept awake so he could watch on the screen what the camera was seeing. They said "you don't want to do that" he said "yes I do." So they hooked him up like they were going to knock him out and told him when he had enough to say the word and he would be out. After a few minutes, he had enough. He said the nurses really push around on your belly to move your intestines around. It was very uncomfortable, but not painful.

[Chad C]

Dumb question but why do they knock you out for the procedure? Is it painful to do while awake or something? I am going to be getting mine done right after the first of the year.

I've never been nocked out for the procedure... Liquid concoction I drank that put me in a twilight state!

They don't put you under or nock you out all the way per say. Not that I have ever experienced or heard.

[georgec]

They have put me under everytime I have had one done.

[Froggy]

I asked the nurse for a note from the doctor telling my wife that my head really wasn't up in there. When I was waking up they handed me a picture which was really confusing to me in my semi altered state.

When my eyes finally focused, I realized they had taken a baby doll and placed it's head right at the crack of my rear and taken a picture.

[Keith]

I asked the nurse for a note from the doctor telling my wife that my head really wasn't up in there. When I was waking up they handed me a picture which was really confusing to me in my semi altered state.

When my eyes finally focused, I realized they had taken a baby doll and placed it's head right at the crack of my rear and taken a picture.

That's funny.

[Chad C]

They have put me under everytime I have had one done.

An anesthesiologist was present for your procedure? I’ve never heard of anyone being put under for a colonoscopy.

My Gastro Doc at Gastroenterology Associates of North Texas has an outpatient procedure/facility across the hall from his office. Everything is done in house.

Typical protocol from GANT:

Colonoscopy:

Using a long, thin, flexible, tube-like instrument, your physician can visually inspect the lining of the colon. The scope bends, so the doctor can move it around the curves of your colon. The scope also blows air into your colon, which inflates the colon and helps the physician see better.

For the procedure, you will lie on your left side on the examining table. You will be given pain medication and sedation to keep you comfortable and sleepy during the exam. The physician will insert the scope into the rectum and slowly guide it all the way up through the colon to the lower end of the small intestine. Colonoscopy is a relatively simple and painless procedure and usually lasts less than one half hour.

Colonoscopy is used to evaluate the lining of the colon in order to check for several medical conditions. It is the method of choice for screening patients at risk for colon cancer.

Colonoscopy with biopsy: colonoscopy in which a specimen of tissue is removed for examination by a pathologist.

Colonoscopy with polyp removal: colonoscopy in which a polyp (abnormal growth from the lining of the colon) is removed with a wire snare or forceps.

[cosmiccowboy]

I did mine at a minor surgery center and they knocked me out. Woke up and they were done.

[sunsethunter]

An anesthesiologist was present for your procedure? I’ve never heard of anyone being put under for a colonoscopy.

My Gastro Doc at Gastroenterology Associates of North Texas has an outpatient procedure/facility across the hall from his office. Everything is done in house.

Typical protocol from GANT:

Colonoscopy:

Using a long, thin, flexible, tube-like instrument, your physician can visually inspect the lining of the colon. The scope bends, so the doctor can move it around the curves of your colon. The scope also blows air into your colon, which inflates the colon and helps the physician see better.

For the procedure, you will lie on your left side on the examining table. You will be given pain medication and sedation to keep you comfortable and sleepy during the exam. The physician will insert the scope into the rectum and slowly guide it all the way up through the colon to the lower end of the small intestine. Colonoscopy is a relatively simple and painless procedure and usually lasts less than one half hour.

Colonoscopy is used to evaluate the lining of the colon in order to check for several medical conditions. It is the method of choice for screening patients at risk for colon cancer.

Colonoscopy with biopsy: colonoscopy in which a specimen of tissue is removed for examination by a pathologist.

Colonoscopy with polyp removal: colonoscopy in which a polyp (abnormal growth from the lining of the colon) is removed with a wire snare or forceps.

They use conscious sedation for colonoscopies. Usually versed/propofol/fentanyl. The patient is sedated, but not under general anesthesia. And these drugs are administered by an anesthesiologist

[Keith]

I had an upper GI done several years ago. I thought they knocked me completely out, but they said I was awake for the procedure, but because of the drugs they give, you won't remember a thing.
I also thought I was knocked completely out for the pain injections in my spine, but they said the same thing. I was awake so they could have me reposition for the injections, but I don't remember a thing. I am guessing this is the case for the colonoscopy.

[bowhuntermac]

As there is a history of cancer in my family, when I had some bleeding issues in my 20s (turned out to be bad ulcers) they went ahead and did one on me. I wasnt quite knocked all the way out, but pretty well looped. I never did quite figure out the part where the doc said I was going to feel a little pressure now, but both his hands were on my shoulders at the time.

Have to do my next one at 40 which is sneaking up pretty darn fast!!

[Chad C]

I had an upper GI done several years ago. I thought they knocked me completely out, but they said I was awake for the procedure, but because of the drugs they give, you won't remember a thing.
I also thought I was knocked completely out for the pain injections in my spine, but they said the same thing. I was awake so they could have me reposition for the injections, but I don't remember a thing. I am guessing this is the case for the colonoscopy.

Yep.

She told me they ask you for help moving around periodically during the procedure, you have no idea you’re helping...


I've been put under for a 4 hour left knee reconstruction. Not fun!

[UncleCharlie]

I put lemonade kool aid in my solution but it still tastes like a thick soapy dishwater/saltwater with a hint of lemonade. Absolutely the worst part is having to drink the solution. I've had several colonoscopies due to diverticulitis and my best advice would be baby wipes.

[Chad C]

They use conscious sedation for colonoscopies. Usually versed/propofol/fentanyl. The patient is sedated, but not under general anesthesia. And these drugs are administered by an anesthesiologist

Correct. They administer and leave. They don't stay "present" during the procedure, as they do for general. Twas the reason I asked if they were "present" for the procedure.

[Stan R]

I have had two... Told the doctor this both time...

If I wake up during the procedure I will find you tommorrow and hurt you!

It was a piece of cake....