Faux Colonoscopy

Being a lifelong fan of everything enema and anal, I was somewhat aroused by my recent Colonoscopy (performed without anesthesia) . While not everyone's cup of tea, I found the cramps associated with the deep insertion and air inflation to be both uncomfortable and pleasurable at the same time.

Therefor, I decided to replicate the experience by attaching an 8psi. air source to my 48fr colon tube and inserting the tube deep into my colon while alternately sending spurts of air along it's path.

Before some of you comment on the possible danger, please note that 8 psi. is less pressure then than often experienced with a raised enema bag full of water. As an added caution, I looslely joined the two hoses so that any undo pressure would simply cause them to disconnect, which it did several times when I encountered a bend or obstruction.

That said, the experience was entirely to my liking.....ie much bloating, cramping, bowel sounds, and nearly full three foot insetion. Although it took several hours of air / lubricant discharge to return to normal, there were no long term effects.

Electra

That's an interesting idea. I have used a bulb enema to give myself a little blast of air after taking an enema so I can hear and feel it gurgle but never considered it with a colon tube.

I have had a colonoscopy but was out cold for it. They didn't even want to entertain the idea of doing it without knocking me out. How did you convince them to do it awake?

Take a big red Sharpie marker with you to the appointment. On your intake sheet, in all caps, write NO SEDATION. Actually, the better idea is to talk to the doc beforehand, they are usually willing to accommodate you if they allow enough time. An unseated procedure takes longer.

I've posted several times here and elsewhere regarding unsedated colonoscopy. I had one done about 3 years ago. I used colon hydrotherapy to prep and had it done unsedated. While there was slight discomfort at the first bend, the rest of the way was a breeze.

The whole procedure from check in to check out was less than an hour. Although one nurse seemed skeptical when I said no sedation, the doctor and rest of the staff were supportive and I can say I almost enjoyed the procedure. It was great to walk out and drive away.

If one is fairly experienced in enema or anal play, give it a try. I don't believe I caused any delay in the actual procedure and the direct interaction was rather pleasant.

My turn is coming up soon for my repeat every 10 year colonoscopy. I REALLY want to try it with a small amount of drugs, so I will ask and see what they say. When you are out cold, you miss out on all the fun!!

The VA will not hear of an unsedated colonoscopy, or almost any other procedure. They are terrified of a patient reporting them even though their legal counsel tells me that they cannot be sued.

I have refused procedures because they will not proceed with a conscious patient. They will not give a patient a document stating that the person has received medication in a medical procedure. If I am asked for a random drug test at work the next day, I go go prison.

I have another colonoscopy in the near future. The plan is no sedation and assisting the laxative prep with colon hydrotherapy. It worked well previously, and absent other issues should work well again!

@Electra

You have your physics very wrong. you say: "please note that 8 psi. is less pressure then than often experienced with a raised enema bag full of water"

WRONG !!

8 PSI is equivalent to a bag of water 16 FEET above the point of injection. Nobody in their right mind would hang a bag even half that height.

As I've posted previously, I have Crohn's disease & have had 46 colonoscopies. I always get just enough propofol so I can watch the procedure & not feel any pain. How often do you get a chance to see inside the colon & even into the small bowel?? SOooo cool to watch!

vapor

I had one colonoscopy done with no sedation. They insisted that I have the IV in place and ready to inject meds if I changed my mind. I didn't. I only remember one brief moment, I think when the scope was making the turn into the transverse colon when I experienced discomfort, and that only lasted a few seconds. It was an interesting process to watch.

I have had four colonoscopies done with no sedation. I did have the IV in place and ready to inject meds if they punctured something. There were a couple of times that were uncomfortable, but I still prefer no anesthesia. I have had three endoscopies, the last two with no sedation. I like to know what is going on. The only bad thing about the endooscopy with no sedation is that they really numbed my throat up so it was about 4 or 5 hours before I could eat anything.

I have had three colonoscopy procedures the first two with light sedation that required me to stay under observation for an hour afterwards until I was cleared to leave, the final was under taken using a gas/air mixture similar to child birth I was then able to leave immediately and drive home. In all three procedures there was some discomfort while navigating the bends.

I recently had a colonoscopy without sedation. It wasn't bad at all, just a couple moments of slight discomfort as it was going through the bends. Dr told nurse to rub a couple areas as it was going through. Was cool to watch on the monitor as it snaked it's way through my colon. Also saw him snare 3 polyps. I'd do it again without sedation.

I’ve had several over many years, all sedated. It’s easy.

I did colonoscopy without sedation.

But not sure that it was done right, doctor do it very fast, less then 10 min.

Maybe because of that it have more pain.

With a colonoscopy the most time is taken getting the 'scope fully up you. The actual inspection is done during the 'scope withdrawal I'm told. If the prep is poor and the doctor finds and has to wash out poo, it takes longer.

So, the exam time mostly depends on how long it takes to get the 'scope in and any abnormality is seen. So an easy entry and nothing found likely means a brief exam.

I've had a few, all without sedation, and they really don't take very long.

Two years ago I had a colonoscopy with a two phase prep. One the night before followed by a second dose five hours before check in. I had an early check in at 7, so I got up at 2am for the second dose. Didn’t go back to bed so I made a pot of coffee and stayed up. Missed the instruction about clear liquids only. Doc said while there were no solids, it was very cloudy. Come back in a year!

Hi everyone, I'm at high risk of colon cancer because of family history, I therefore have a colonoscopy every 3 years. I'm now 76 and have been getting them since I was 50. I have not once had them administer the meds, they do insist on inserting an IV but I've yet to need it. It is a bit uncomfortable for the last turn but it's well worth it to watch the procedure. I ask my gastroenterologist to give a 'tour' as he navigates through colon, I always find it interesting. So for so good! The only comment was that my transverse is slightly larger than normal.

A couple of times I've also had an endoscopy done prior to the colonoscopy also without meds - the doc asked: Are you sure about this - I went for it and it is for sure not comfortable but I can tolerate it.

As for prep I do my own juice fasting for 36 hours, then use a laxative and then take an enema series: 2) 3qt saline wait a few hours then a 4qt enema, if needed a second. (sometimes just for fun) I so enjoy a big fill 😃 The last one is always clear. My doc has even commented a few times 'nice prep'. Bottom line - for me I don't find it a big deal.

BJ

Few of my friends who takes colonoscopy often visits me for enemas just before the procedure or day before it. I usually give large volume enemas with slow flow rate for this preparation, 2 or 3 fills with taking gap of 1 to 2 hours each. During this course of time one of my friend who had uterus retro version ( uterus tilts back from its original position) and painfulness totally resolved her issues as large volume warm solution flow can gently push the tilted uterus back to original position.

Dr.Ethan

That's the only part of a colonoscopy I don't like: the passing of gas after the procedure. Give me enemas and Golytly and it will be enjoyable. I had a colonoscopy once with a mild sedative, but I was lucid enough to follow along with the doc as he talked me through the procedure what he was looking for. The nurse pushed a couple of times on my abdomen to ensure the 'snake' made it around one of the bends in my colon, which was kind of uncomfortable. On the whole, I enjoyed it.

I changed GI specialists, and the new doctor was having none of the mild sedative. I was to be totally under when the endoscopy and colonoscopy were conducted. So from there on out, I've been fully sedated for the procedures.

I've posted my experience with a colonoscopy without sedation elsewhere here. Being anally excited, I wanted to do a colonoscopy without sedation but wasn't able to find someone to do it until about 10 years ago. Instead of the purgative, I had a professional colonic two days before and then a series of home given large volume enemas. The pro colonic was an open system type which I'm not all that impressed with. Of course I did the required fasting etc. I had met with the doctor previously and discussed the non-sedation. His approach was that it would be painful so the best approach was to get it over with quickly so he inserted it into my sigmoid quite fast. That was really painful and I think immediately traumatized my colon. Getting around the bends into the transverse and then descending colon was very painful.

It was interesting to see what was happening and much to my embarrassment there was some fecal matter there which he was able to flush out with warm water. Once the tube was in all the way the pain subsided. The inspection and slow removal was not uncomfortable. Once I got home I was very high from residual endorphins and had an amazing playful afternoon.

I went the non-sedation route for my most recent colonoscopy at a center that advertised a no prep colonoscopy. They did an hour long colonic, again an open system type but with the Dotolo equipment which is very comfortable as you lie there with your knees bent in a relaxed semi-reclining position. I chose to do it naked with the surgical gown just draped over me. For me the problem with these devices is that the water source is only a foot or so above you and there is no way to retain other than by your own sphincter muscle control so there is a limit how high the water will flow inside your colon. But after 45 minutes or so I went to the toilet and was told not to flush. There was still a little more than water in the bowl so I returned to the colonic machine for an additional 10 minutes of flushing.

I had spoken with the doctor and requested that he go slowly inserting the tube and take his time going through the sigmoid which he did. This time it wasn't very uncomfortable at all. Navigating the bend to the transverse colon was uncomfortable but not awful and getting into the descending colon wasn't all that bad, though momentary painful but definitely manageable.

I think doctors are not especially eager to do this procedure without sedation fearing that the patient will not be able to go through with it and they will have to reschedule. I did read some doctor commented that he thought is was a lot less likely to penetrate through the wall of the colon because the patient was fully aware and would jump off the table before that could happen and probably punch him.