My 1st colonoscopy - draping & pain questions

You're right. But I am grasping at straws here because I do not want Versed! Thanks

megan

You're right. But I am grasping at straws here because I do not want Versed! Thanks

If I am reading the thread right you have never had Versed or a colonoscopy? I don't understand your aversion to Versed. There are more than 10,000 colonoscopies done every day, the great majority of them with Versed and Fentanyl. Most (my estimate would be 99%) have no problems with either pain control or amnesia. Talk about your concerns with the physician, but my thoughts are you are gettting yourself worked up after reading reports from the minority of people that have problems. The other meds that you discussed especially Valium are in my opinion less safe than Versed. I am sure there are plenty of nurses here that remember the Valium Demerol days with the consequences of over and under sedation. Patients taking 5 hours to wake up in PACU etc.

Talk to your physician about your concerns, I am sure that they will be able to allay your fears.

David Carpenter, PA-C

Last week I had my first colonoscopy. It was recommended because of a positive fecal occult test. My first question has to do with draping. I woke up several times (from the pain). The first time I woke up, I was in a supine position and I found that I was not covered from the waist down. I then was on my right side (also uncovered). Is this typical or is there a way to drape the patient. It's not the worst thing in the world but I felt embarrassed not being covered. Also, at the times I woke up, I was in extreme pain. The pain was a terrible stabbing pain. Is this normal?

After the procedure, I had a good bit of pain in my left side and I passed some blood. I was told not too worry about it and that everything looked good. I thought it was strange because I did not have polyps removed. My lower left side still aches a bit. Is this typical? I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks