fear of colonoscopy

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Like the others have said, the prep is definitely the worst part of it. The procedure itself is no big deal. They'll give you a couple of meds, one of which makes you forget everything during that span. My husband had a hard time with the prep. It didn't make him "go" and he was very worried that he wouldn't be able to get it all over with. But the doctor said it was not an issue, that lots of people aren't able to finish it and he could still do the procedure. I didn't like the prep at all, very nasty, but I was able to complete it and was squeaky clean.

It's really not a big deal! You hang in there and just get it over with, okay? You'll be glad to have it behind you! (No pun intended!)

Emily
 
Well, I'm not going to do it after all. I'm supposed to be taking the prep now, but I'm so nauseated, I can't.
My sister lives in Canada, and they don't do routine colonoscopies there. They do a stool sample test instead.
 
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that you are not getting your colonoscopy. It sounds like the anxiety has won. I would certainly inform your doctor of that, because he/she can make accommodations for you if he knows the truth. If your anxiety is overcoming your ability to make decisions in your health's best interest, it needs to be managed. and overcome.

I would take this seriously, and look deeply into your real reasons for talking yourself out of this.

Don't give up, because that is not good for your self esteem, or your future difficult choices.
 
I hope you are feeling better very soon...Please don't take my words to be critical, they are not meant that way. My wish is to offer support and understanding, from someone who has been there. Hang in there, and feel better...that is what matters most at the moment.

I wish you the best! :)
 
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