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DunningKruger · 61-69, M
I have tried to have a colonoscopy four or five times. However, each time, I was unable to successfully complete the prep.
A couple times, I did actually make it into the procedure room, and they tried to do it, but as I had not successfully completed the prep, they were unable to continue.
The procedure itself is no big deal. They put me to sleep and did their thing, although they couldn't finish.
Trying to do the prep was bad only because the prep solution tastes not great — imagine Gator Aid without any fruit flavor — and of course it's messy. If you don't have a bidet or a bidet attachment on your toilet, I recommend getting one. Your bum hole with thank you.
But I wouldn't say it was painful at all, other than the pain to my dignity.
Good luck.
A couple times, I did actually make it into the procedure room, and they tried to do it, but as I had not successfully completed the prep, they were unable to continue.
The procedure itself is no big deal. They put me to sleep and did their thing, although they couldn't finish.
Trying to do the prep was bad only because the prep solution tastes not great — imagine Gator Aid without any fruit flavor — and of course it's messy. If you don't have a bidet or a bidet attachment on your toilet, I recommend getting one. Your bum hole with thank you.
But I wouldn't say it was painful at all, other than the pain to my dignity.
Good luck.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@DunningKruger Yes, the prep is the worst part.