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Boshly said:
Oh dear 
that's told me. Well this person had a total hip replacement whilst fully awake with no GA or any sedation so where does that put me now?
THR under spinal is relatively common as the cardio vascular fitness required is less than for a GA... that's told me. Well this person had a total hip replacement whilst fully awake with no GA or any sedation so where does that put me now?GA when you don't absolutely need is just a ( very small) extra set of risks.
mph1977 said:
Boshly said:
Oh dear that's told me. Well this person had a total hip replacement whilst fully awake with no GA or any sedation so where does that put me now?
THR under spinal is relatively common as the cardio vascular fitness required is less than for a GA... that's told me. Well this person had a total hip replacement whilst fully awake with no GA or any sedation so where does that put me now?GA when you don't absolutely need is just a ( very small) extra set of risks.
I'm sure it is relatively common (I had the choice of both and could have had sedation with the spinal) but chatting away to the anaesthetist whilst it seemed like two fellas were building a shed up my arse was quite surreal
Timbergiant said:
Had one the other year, no offer of GA or any sedation as I remember, bit painful but not anything to worry about, quite interesting to watch on the monitor.
Had one couple years ago. I opted for no GA or sedation as I wanted to see what's what. The operators were very accommodating. Laid on my side I could see the screen and what fascinating sights the camera provided. It was uncomfortable rather than painful although at one point I thought the probing camera towards the end of the process would penetrate something in my lung or diaphragm area. That was briefly painful.Fascinating moving images of my internals though.
Relieved to see nothing found only normal wear and tear for my three score years and ten.
Funny sequel. I believe part of the process involves pumping air into those colonic pipeworks. Lots of it in fact. Certainly felt like lots. The caring and very attractive nurse who took me to get changed back into my clothes assured me that breaking wind excessively is quite normal. I felt I would blow a wall out if I let rip. In the event, it was impossible to release that excess of air discreetly. Most embarrassing ...
The far worse part of the process for me was the day or two before the hospital session. It involves drinking huge quantities of fluids designed to clear out your system leaving it totally clear and spotless. Those liquids very effectively achieve that..... and then some.
I've had a few, two sedated. Go with the sedative, it's fairly mild: you remain awake and able to communicate but feel no discomfort. You will be able to leave the hospital very soon after the colonoscopy; last time I had one I was out after about an hour.
I think it is unusual for an adult to be offered GA for just a colonoscopy and there seems little reason to use GA. The sedative will simply make you very relaxed (and that makes the whole thing easier) with almost no disadvantages.
I think it is unusual for an adult to be offered GA for just a colonoscopy and there seems little reason to use GA. The sedative will simply make you very relaxed (and that makes the whole thing easier) with almost no disadvantages.
I've had a few cameras now, top and bottom. Never had any sedation or pain relief and actually found the whole experience quite interesting. I just lay there and looked at the monitor whilst chatting to the surgeon. You just need to relax take it. Bum cam is a peice of cake. Throat cam is a bit more intense!
AlexRS2782 said:
SAS Tom said:
The stomach cleaning stuff beforehand is a bit grim, make sure you're near a toilet at all times! Oh and see what flavour it is. I thought it was flavourless until I tasted it when it turned out to be vanilla flavour. This probably wouldn't have been so bad if the instructions didn't say mix it with squash which I did. Lime and vanilla is disgusting!
Yeah, I forgot about that - i was provided with Picolax - that stuff tasted very nasty when mixed in with cold water - not a nice thing drinking that in small sips as suggested 
I had a the cut-down version (flexible sigmoidoscopy) a couple of months ago without sedation. No problem. But the answer my friend was definitely blowing out all the wind afterwards. Epic flatulence.
ETA: thanks for the link. Best piece of comic writing I've read in a LONG time!
ETA: thanks for the link. Best piece of comic writing I've read in a LONG time!
Edited by audidoody on Sunday 6th July 22:37
Oakey said:
I didn't have anything, not sure I was even offered. The most offputting part was that two of the three nurses present were young and fit and you don't half feel a t
t lying on your side whilst they blow air up your ass and shove a camera up it.
They inflated a donkey that you own? That's just cruel.t lying on your side whilst they blow air up your ass and shove a camera up it.Or do you, not being American, mean; arse.
jdw100 said:
Oakey said:
I didn't have anything, not sure I was even offered. The most offputting part was that two of the three nurses present were young and fit and you don't half feel a tt lying on your side whilst they blow air up your ass and shove a camera up it.
They inflated a donkey that you own? That's just cruel.t lying on your side whilst they blow air up your ass and shove a camera up it.Or do you, not being American, mean; arse.
Just returned from one of these; nowhere near as bad as I expected. 4 day run in was tedious and yesterday and this morning on the Picolax was a hoot! Felt like I was drowning with the amount of water I had to drink but opted for some mild sedation the actual procedure was fine. Found I've got diverticulitis and the specialist removed a polyp which he didn't seem too concerned about. So that's me done for a few years. Waiting to see what he says about the diverticulitis but hopefully just diet.
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