Colonoscopy Experience is Nothing Butt a Thing

Today I had a colonoscopy. For those of you that are wondering what's the big deal, or have considered going through this preventative ill-health procedure I give you my take. I must warn you, I do throw a little humor into my experience. This is a discussion between you and I. And as such, there is no modesty. In the video I forget to mention... The reason someone must pick you up after the procedure, your pretty loopy after the medication. The effects of the medications after colonoscopy lasts for about 10 hours. Not to worry, it's pretty relaxing medication.
I just got back from the procedure and was walking a 10 miler an hour later. The effects of the meds didn't slow me down. As a matter of fact, as you can see I sat down to shoot this video to show you, it's really nothing butt a thing. Preventative medicine is good stuff. I highly recommend if you are between 45-55, male or female, it is very important you get this done

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[LilyBme]

thanks for the calming video...i have been freaking out about doing my colonoscopy because I chose to do the iv sedation versed and pain killer cocktail

and was wondering if there was any pain....sounds like you had a good experience while actually watching the procedure! thxs again for the positive message.....

[woodamarc]

@LilyBme Nothing to fear. It really is nothing butt a thing.

[julius5626]

This has only been my expierence and I do agree that if you are sick it is important to do it and you'll survive and it will be a great weight off your shoulder but I personally don't have it in me to do it again. The prep is horrible, I'd seriously rather get beat up or jumped. The procedure is scary and I'm not a pussy but its a scary thing. If you do go thru with it, by time you get on the table youll be so wore out the rest is easy but just thought I'd share my expierience.

[woodamarc]

@julius5626 I know exactly what you mean. I make light of it in the video a bit, because it is a bit uneasy to talk about for most and as you say, it is not within any comfort zone we are use too. But I understand the importance of looking at the inner hard ware. I think your right... By the time you get to it you are exhausted and just want to get it overwith, prep and everything. Congrats yourself, you got through it. Good health to you my friend.

[woodamarc]

@julius5626 I don't blame you. This is not a procedure most want to go through. I can't help but chuckled with your response "rather get beat up or jumped." There is nothing pleasant about this procedure, but the piece of mind knowing your inners are in great shape, or not is worth it. At least for me. I'll get another in 10 years. A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. And if you can't go through it again... At least you did it. And your piece of mind is better off for it.

[woodamarc]

Thanks for the reply. Figure there may be many out there that are afraid of preventative colonoscopy. Felt if done with a little humor, it might break the ice for those considering a very imporant exam in ones life. It's really not a big deal and is really worth a piece of mind. Especially if colon, or any type of cancer runs in the family. It does not run in my family. I had it done because nobody is immuned.

[julius5626]

This is a brave man. I have a medical condition that asks that I do this procedure every couple of years. I am 30 and had my fist colonoscpy when I was 19. My first one was not good and I woke up from the daze during it and it did not feel good at all. I never forgot that. After that expierience I requested to be put under full anasteshia. It went much better but I would say that a person can only go thru the prep and procedure 3 or 4 times before it becomes too much. It wears you down.

[honeybees1]

Thanks for taking the time,very interesting.