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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve had three so far at different facilities (family history of colon cancer) and each time I’ve had a first visit with the gastrointestinal Dr (one time it was a NP) to discuss the procedure and the prep. The procedure occurred on a different date and the doctor discusses the results with you once it’s finished (after you wake up). [/quote]

TY, then because my plan doesn't require a PCP to see a specialist, it seems like I am better off doing a consult there first with the gastro. Otherwise it's three visits.[/quote]

PP here. My plan is the same so I just go straight to the gastro. No need to see a PCP first. [/quote]

One more question. Is there an advantage to doing it in a hospital setting v. free standing? How "worried" would you be about it?[/quote]

PP again. I’ve done both and didn’t find one better than the other. If you are nervous or don’t do well with anesthesia (or don’t know how you’ll do) then a hospital setting might be a more reassuring choice for your first one. [/quote]

Idk what to do. See above. I don't love the hospital it would have to be and I am also worried that then an intern would do it rather than a gastro who has done it forever. Also worried about being put under so I have no clue who actually does the procedure.[/quote]

Maybe make an appointment for the consult at the facility and then see how you feel. Get all your questions answered. You don’t have to schedule the colonoscopy if you decide you’d rather be at a hospital after all. Or vice versa—do the consult with a Dr at the hospital and get all those questions answered. Then you can decide whether to do it there or not. You may not be so torn once you speak with a doctor and get more info about the procedure.

I did ask my Dr once about doing it without anesthesia. It was my second colonoscopy but my first after having kids. My oldest was 2 and the thought of going under kind of scared me now that I’m a mom. He said it was possible but it’s very infrequent and would be very uncomfortable. I don’t remember all of the details but after that discussion and additional research on my own, I decided to go with the anesthesia.[/quote]

I don't really think talking will help me tbh as I am absolutely terrified. I've had surgery twice (c-section with spinal and breast lump removal with local) but never general and I do not want what people call "a great nap" because it sounds like I might not wake up.[/quote]

A C-section is way more risky than a colonoscopy. The sedation for a colonoscopy is usually IV and not as heavy as sedation for major surgery. 
You also sound like you have anxiety and should talk to a doctor before the procedure. [/quote]

I needed the c-section so that was different. This feels more optional. And yes, I am really terrified of procedures and new doctors but I don’t think seeing yet another doctor would help![/quote]

DP. Given the skyrocketing colorectal cancer rates, a colonoscopy isn’t really optional if you are over 45. Cologuard isn’t a good alternative for many reasons. [/quote]

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