Colonoscopy Disaster - Page 2

violann · ‎03-10-2010

My first was with "twilight sleep", my second I was out cold.

I did have a hysterosalpingogram once ( won't describe it, if you've had one you'll know what I mean) without ANY aesthetic or sedation, and I felt like a balloon in a Macy's Thanksgivng Parade.

Even though "the conversation" isn't always offered, with age I've learned to ASK- "Is sedation/a aesthetic offered, and if so WHAT KIND?"

kitty4me · ‎03-21-2010

Nope I would not want to be awake!

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

Uggh, I'll have one coming up soon. My first one.

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

@ssfbeagle

Oh, goodness. That's awful. Did you have pain? I ask this because the second one I had done I woke up in the middle of the procedure and it was terribly painful. I was crying and they had to stop. I was really traumatized. I wouldn't have another one for a long, long time. The next time I agreed to have one because I was having issues, I was practically hysterical when I went in and told them all what happened to me before. This time, I had a new hospital, and a new doctor! They said --- don't worry -- we will make sure this does not happen to you again! I have had probably 4 since then and have never had any problems. I am getting another one in a week. Not looking forward to it as to me, any procedure is scary.

I am sorry you went through this. But at least now you will know that you need to make them aware ahead of time that you need more and a different medication to put you out.

I, for one, don't want to feel or be aware of any of it!!!!

"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." - Steve Martin

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

At the center where I go they use Propofol, works like a charm, dont feel a thing and get a good sleep.

zelda girl · ‎12-22-2010

I've always been put out cold as per my request.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

Wow ..... I've known two people who woke up in the middle of that procedure .... they said it was painful and NOT pleasant.

I would make sure the anesthesiologist knew I wanted to be OUT COLD.

jewel3 · ‎03-13-2010

"Bring my own Ativan" may be why you were awake. If you take Ativan, even irregularly, you will not be fully sedated for the procedure. I was taking it sometimes for sleep and the doc was very clear that I would feel the procedure and be aware of what was happening. He was right. I have had friends who took a little benzo "just in case" before a procedure and they were more aware than they wanted to be.

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

@Shelbelle wrote:
At the center where I go they use Propofol, works like a charm, dont feel a thing and get a good sleep.

Yes, that is what they use at our center too. I just asked for light sedation which worked fine, but in fact, I may have gotten the normal dose.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

I've only had one so far, but was knocked out for it. I remember hearing the anesthesiologist saying it was the "Michael Jackson" drug and that was the last thing I heard until they woke me after it was all over.