Common Conditions

Colonoscopy: Back at Home

You may not remember having had the procedure at all!

The sedation used can have fairly strong amnesic effects for the duration of the procedure. In addition to speaking to you and your companion/s after the procedure, it is therefore my practice to write to you, explaining the findings again, in case you have forgotten.

Despite the Americanisms, you may find this MEDLINEplus® link useful in understanding more about having a colonoscopy.