by small_flower » 02 Dec 2008, 21:17
I had a colonoscopy when I was in college and I was a complete nervous wreck over it because I had never been put under anesthesia before, and was convinced something was going to go wrong. However, the prep was the worst part. It was actually worse for me because I messed up the pre-directions, and so then had to drink a whole gallon (i'm serious, a whole gallon) of clear salty tasting laxative. It wasn't fun.
I will certainly sneak you into my prayers. My best advice to you is, if you have a laptop and some dvds, set that up in front of your toilet and push play. It keeps you busy, since getting off the toilet is hardly worth it (in my experience).
After the prep, the colonoscopy is simple. I actually liked the anesthesia, its the best I've ever slept.
Good Luck,
Kate