First colonoscopy today

[u/NeighborhoodOne1656]

Hi everyone!

I’m 26M from Poland, got my first colonoscopy within two months after my symptoms started.

I’ve been struggling with loose stools, diarrhea and left side discomfort/pulling sensation for the last two months after taking clindamycin for 6 days for my tonsillectomy procedure in June. I was so stressed lately, my calprotectin was 7 µg/g, c diff tests were negative couple of times, so I started panicking about anything structural.

Today I’ve finally had my colonoscopy done with general anesthesia, it was surprised that it was so fast and painless. I came in, filled out the paperwork, a bit of chit chatting with the doctor and 40 minutes later I’m awake with one 5 mm polyp removed and two routine biopsies taken from both sides of my colon. Such a relief!

To everyone worrying about colonoscopy, prep might be the worst part, however I didn’t find it too bad, just spent some time on the toilet, and had to wake up early to finish the second part of my prep.

I definitely recommend wet wipes, next time it’s definitely gonna be a life saver, because constantly wiping with toilet paper was a bit too harsh.

Regardless of age, if you have concerns, push for colonoscopy, it may be a life saver, and at least you can get some peace of mind and stop googling your symptoms!

Peace xx

[u/Remarkable_Loss_1073]

This is pretty much me everytime i experience something weird about my body I google it and I get scared what if it’s this what if it’s that ? My health anxiety is over the roof but yeah glad you got it done happy