After my doctor decided to send me for this procedure, to check on the possibility of cancer being the cause of diarrhoea over several months, I had a pre-op appointment within days and having turned down one hospital appointment because of family commitments I was called within 19 days of seeing my doctor.
The whole procedure went very well; I had a relaxant and felt nothing. When asked to turn on my back, having been on my side with my eyes shut, I opened my eyes and saw the doctor standing on my right facing the large screen with the changing picture of my colon. I watched, fascinated to see the inside of my colon, and it was a great experience.
I recovered quickly, was soon sitting up enjoying a cup of tea, sandwich and biscuits.
Overall a very good experience. And no cancer was found - but some diverticula, so I've had prior warning and have decided not to eat seeds any more.
"recent colonoscopy"
About: Heartlands Hospital / General medicine Heartlands Hospital General medicine B9 5SS
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