"Getting severe pain during colonoscopy"

I have had two colonoscopies, one in 2016 and one in 2020. In 2016 the colonoscopy was unsuccessful due to poor prep and impaction. I didn't have any sedation and the procedure was  stopped due to severe pain.

In Aug 2020 i went for another colonoscopy i took the prep as directed and on the morning of my procedure was relieved that all i was passing was a clear liquid from my bowel and i was sure my bowel was completely empty which may have caused the severe pain in 2016. I also decided to have sedation this time as i still remembered the severe pain from the last time.

I couldn't fault the care by the doctors and nurses as i explained my worries and anxiety i was feeling about having the procedure again and what had happened in the past and they were very reassuring  which made me feel a little more at ease.

When having the procedure i was informed what was happening throughout. Even with the sedation i was aware what was happening and felt quite relaxed. The pain once again was so severe that that even under sedation i asked the doctor to stop.

I am so disappointed and feel it is my fault that I have wasted the doctor's time. I wouldn't go for this procedure again as all it reminds me of is how painful it is.