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Sig tomorrow really scared

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samantha77967
samantha77967

Hi having a flexi sig with sedation tomorrow, very frightened from what I have read on here. Does sedation help with the pain, on the verge of cancelling it. 

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  • dcfrom79
    dcfrom79 samantha77967

    Posted

    I had one last Saturday - I was really nervous.   Do you know what?  For me, it was uncomfortable, I really didn't like it, but there is no real 'pain' as such.  Not for me at least.  And in the end I opted not to have the sedation.

    The main problem is you just feel icky - as they blow air in your bowel it feels like you are going to have a movement right there in front of them all - but you won't!  It'll feel uncomfortable for a minute or two, then settle down, then it'll be over before you know it.  

    its not that bad.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying its how I'd like to spend every Saturday, but personally, I'd say just go for it and get it out the way and after you'll be relieved you did it and got it over with.

    Best of luck

    Dan.

    • samantha77967
      samantha77967 dcfrom79

      Posted

      Thanks Dan, I have been worried all evening, like you say just get it over and done with.  just want it to be Tuesday all done with.

       

    • erick96818
      erick96818 samantha77967

      Posted

      Ok Samantha please ! I'm due for a sig this coming week , how was your experience? I'm beyond terrified. I feel like cancelling the app ! Please let me know your honest experience despite if it was a bad one. So many people here have said nothing but bad experiences.
  • mucklebones
    mucklebones samantha77967

    Posted

    For me the gas and air helped, would not have coped without. Dont cancel it you obviously need the area looked at. It does not take long. 
  • lara35299
    lara35299 samantha77967

    Posted

    Hi, I had mine done on Friday without sedation wasn't offered it.  It wasn't too bad just a bit uncomfortable.  I would def ask for sedation next time as sure it will be a lot less uncomfortable.  Like you I just wanted it over and done with and was worth having as they found some large polyps, so am just waiting on results now.  Sure you will be fine xx
  • mollie99527
    mollie99527 samantha77967

    Posted

    Hello Samantha 77967. I am so scared to have my flexible

    signmoidscopy done. Monday I meet with the doctor to go

    Over sedation. I want sedation, because the last time I had

    an enema it was so painful that I screamed. I also had a

    larascopy hysterectomy. Some people say it was very painful

    , because of the scarring from their hysterectomy. I am terrified

    to have this done. Do you have any advice for me? I would truly

    appreciate it

    God Bless

  • markfizz67
    markfizz67 samantha77967

    Posted

    Hiya Sam,

    I had my flex sig yesterday. I can assure you it's nothing really to worry about. Although uncomfortable,it's NOT the torturous procedure that some would make out. I had a superb group of nurses that looked after me from enema to tea&biscuits. The hardest part is the bends in your colon but just breathe nice and slowly and you'll be fine. Best of luck xx

  • anne81411
    anne81411 samantha77967

    Posted

    Hi Samantha, just noticed your post feeling as were , did you go through with it and please how was it ... Having my tomorrow and thinking the same as you about cancelling as well .
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