[Myrddin]

The last time I had a colonoscopy, I observed the use of fentanyl to put me "out". Quite literally. Lights out. Before going for the actual procedure, I was given Amitiza. It turns out that I'm part of the fraction of a percent of the population where Amitiza causes the lungs to flood with fluid. 8 hours on my hands and knees coughing fluid before the effects subsided. A week after the colonoscopy, I was in the ER again. One of the polyps snipped was over a blood vessel. The "scab" ripped the blood vessel open. Emergency colonoscopy. 6 hours bleeding out and swallowing 4 liters of "GoLytely" in hopes of clearing for emergency colonoscopy to deal with the bleeder.

Suffice to say, I'm not signing up for a repeat.

[Bob434]

Sheesh- that didn’t go well at all for you. I’ve had many surgeries which all went pretty well- a few minor complications and resurgence to fix issues, but nothing as bad as what you went through.

[Equine1952]

What a pain in the ass. Hope you’re doing well know. I had a colonoscopy a year ago, no problem. My wife told me was I was a perfect a$$hole. She should know this year makes 52. Stay well. Regards.