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Conoloscopy Concerns

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robin39877
robin39877

Hi 

I am due to have a conoloscopy next week and am a bit fearful to be honest. 

I do not wish to be awake when I have the procedure - can I be put out for this? The very thought of being awake just makes me very concerned. 

Thanks

Robin

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  • babs49935
    babs49935 robin39877

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    I think you are probably right about insisting on GA. Anyone who has such a phobia is at risk of an anxiety attack. Speak to the consultant. I ended up having the CT scan after the colonoscopy was aborted so there are other methods.my friend who lives in Spain has had many colonoscopys under GA it's automatic out there which makes me think they're more worried about the cost than anything else. I have a phobia with gas. And would have 10 needles rather than put that gas mask on. We are all different but I'm sure you tell them you won'thave it unless fully aneathatised, they will think again. Let us know how you get on

    Babs

    • robin39877
      robin39877 babs49935

      Posted

      Hi Babs

      Do you think I'm being unreasonable and awkward because those are also things that worry me because I certainly do not want to waste anybody's time at the hospital when there's other emergencies they could be attending to. Mine is hardly that. Yes I think I'm going to contact the consultant on Monday and tell them that already I've had a severe panic attack (I had one last night for about 15 minutes - it wasn't pleasant). I will insist on a GA (I know if you make enough waves, they will relent) and with gas and not needle. If this can't happen, then I will opt for a virtual conoloscopy (iis there any pain involved in this?) I mean, even without the conoloscopy, can they still do the surgery to remove the Fistula? Surely now I've had my MRI scan, that would give the doctors some idea about where the Fistula is. 

      Thanks for your support, Babs, you've been a wealth of help. 

      Regards

      Robin

       

  • babs49935
    babs49935 robin39877

    Posted

    Hi Robin

    No there is no pain at all with a CT scan..Just a mega Xray that's all however they wont be able to remove anything without actually going inside the colon. I had a polyp removed and felt nothing. The pain was the air that is pumped inside the colon which opens it up for the camera to see better. When you think how painful wind can be that is all it is..wind.. doesn't stop it hurting though. What is a Fistula? Im sure there are many people with needle phobias and they must be used to having to do the alternatives. Like you say make enough waves. This is what we need to do instead of shutting up and putting up

    Babs

    • robin39877
      robin39877 babs49935

      Posted

      Please forgive me for typing in Bold if it appears that way, for some reason it won't turn off. That's good to know about the CT scan. A fistula is an anal condition, to do with an abnormal channel. I'm going to ring up tomorrow and tell them my concerns and definitely ask for GA because I don't want there to be a risk of waking up during the procedure. I couldn't cope with that or being conscious when needlework is being done. I don't believe for a second they can't do a conoloscopy under GA. Thanks for your support, Babs. 

      Regards

      Robin

  • babs49935
    babs49935 robin39877

    Posted

    And NO I don't think you're being unreasonable or awkward. I know I'll open my mouth next time
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