Comments on: Awake Colonoscopy http://ucvlog.com/2008/11/21/colonoscopy/ Support for those with inflammatory bowel diseases. Tue, 29 May 2012 14:30:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jeff http://ucvlog.com/2008/11/21/colonoscopy/#comment-59 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:04:49 +0000 http://ucvlog.wordpress.com/?p=223#comment-59 Great description of a conscience colonoscopy. I’ve had many both 100% awake and knocked out. Points I’ve learned:
1. If awake, don’t look at the screen. Although it would be great to know what is going on, your imagination tends to run wild with thoughts of pain and discomfort.

2. If in the hospital, ask for a double dose of anesthesia. It’s one of the few times you get a decent sleep in the hospital.

3. If your doctor isn’t doing the procedure, always introduce yourself to the person who is. It’s good to actually meet the person who in a few minutes will be getting very “personal” with you.

Thanks for the posts. They have been extremely helpful as I am going through the same process you are.

Jeff

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