Uugh! Please don't remind me..........
I also had difficulties getting my blood pressure and heart rate under control prior to the procedure.
They finally had to knock me out with a bit of goofy juice.They said that many men had the same reaction to having a camera stuffed up the particular orifice in question.
I've had two....and never stayed awake for either of them....I don't think it's a "man" thing.....