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I had a flexible sigmoidoscopy today, Christ it was the most excruciating experience ever. I have a high pain threshold and just went for gas and air! It was worse than giving birth. Never again, they couldn’t get far enough so now I need sedation. Why is it so painful when I was told most people find it ok? I thought it would be fine.
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catgirlshirl. Lennylou
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heather56512 Lennylou
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I had a sigmoidoscopy last Friday and opted for sedation...never felt a thing! Even tho doc said it would only take 15/20mins for it to be done she was absolutely fine when I asked for sedation..didn't feel out of it at all..had it done at 10.15am was done by 10.30.was in recovery for half hour and they checked my blood pressure 3times to make sure it was stable.
Partner picked me up 11am and I felt totally fine..we actually went out for lunch at 12, rest of the day I felt completely normal.I would always opt for sedation it relieves the worry and stress of the procedure. So sorry to hear you had such an awful time.😕