Colonoscopy Procedure Reviews

One of the issues Dr. Forbes and I had been batting around for a while was the colonoscopy she wanted me to have.  For some reason, I was terrified of the very idea of this procedure which involves passing a narrow flexible tube through the anal canal into the rectum and then advancing it through the entire colon to check for possible cancer or other problems.  There are brave stalwart types who will claim that a colonoscopy is "nothing" which may be difficult to believe.  Now let me tell you that, speaking from a coward's standpoint, a colonoscopy isn't fun but isn't half as bad as you expect...

About 5 years ago, my husband & I both were at the age that we were to have our first colonscopy.  Of course, I was scared to death.  They scheduled my husband first so I sat waiting for him, thinking the worse.   But, the Dr. came out & told me he removed 3 polyps which he felt would be nothing to be worried about.  Which is how it turned out.

I had mine about a month or so later & they had changed the place they performed them.  I had to drink a bottle of Citrate of Magnesium at 2 p.m. the day before & at 6 p.m. I started drinking a jug of flavored mixture.  I was allowed to drink any other...

If you are thinking about or been asked by your doctor to schedule a colonoscopy, do so for your health's sake. After my husband had his,and all went well it was my turn to have it done. I was totally terrified, but decided it was worth the peace of mind knowing if I had any problems. Drinking the liquid laxative the night before seemed to never end, but honestly, it wasn't as bad as I thought. Be sure you prepare it in the morning and drink it cold at your scheduled time. I took a sip of Chicken Broth after drinking each glass of the laxative, it helps take the taste out of your mouth. I was in...

Everyone needs to have a Colonoscopy by the time their 50. You have to go on a diet which eliminates certain foods to prepare for the procedure. You also have to drink about a gallon of some unpleasant tasting liquid (like Go-Litely) which will totally clean out your digestive system prior to the procedure. This is so that during the colonoscopy they can clearly see if there are any polups or other problems. I was told that I would be sedated with an IV, I think they call it twilight sleep. I don't remember ANYTHING (didn't even get to count from 10 backwards). I felt great after the colonoscopy...

I think MOST people hear the words colonoscopy procedure and cringe. However, I have to say, had I not let my fear get in the way, I would have not had to go through what I have! I knew something wasn't quite right in my digestive tract, but the fear of finding out overweighed the actual finding out! As a result I ended up in emergency surgery because of intestinal rupture from diverticulitis. Had I had a colonoscopy beforehand I could have changed a few diet behaviors and not had to endure the rest! Because of the rupture, they ended up removing 18 inches of my intestines and putting me on a TEMP....

These can save your life! Don't hesitate- get checked!! I had a colonoscopy and am so glad I did. Sure having to make yourself have upset stomach the whole day before was bad, but the day before was the worst part. I had a polyp and it was removed while I slept!!!