"Referred by my GP for colonoscopy"

I had been feeling quite worried about the whole thing since my GP had made the appointment for me. I was also worried about having to be sedated. I asked the nurse if it was possible to go without, and told me, not a problem. The choice was mine.

At the hospital the staff were very friendly and relaxed, which helped me relax. The doctor who performed the procedure was very friendly, talkative, reassuring, and relaxed. As were his entire team in the theatre. They made what was for me a very worrying and frightening experience, very, very bearable.