Long-term risks of surgery: ‘It gives people’s brains a hard time’

Re:Long-term risks of surgery: ‘It gives people’s brains a h... by nostromo on Monday April 25, 2022 @12:16PM (#31156966)

Colonoscopies are no big deal. Do not let them put you under for them. They are odd/uncomfortable but not painful.

As an added bonus the doctor can show you anything they find on the screen and answer questions.

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Re:Long-term risks of surgery: ‘It gives people’s brains a h... by magicalhippo on Monday April 25, 2022 @12:41PM (#31157349)

I've had one (just check, no biopsy) and while it was quite uncomfortable in a weird non-specific way at certain points, it didn't hurt.

It wouldn't have occurred to me at all to ask them to put me under if there's a next time. And according to my SO, I'm rather pain intolerant.

If you're doing a biopsy I can imagine it's something else.

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Re:Long-term risks of surgery: ‘It gives people’s brains a h... by azinman2 on Monday April 25, 2022 @01:14PM (#31157862)

You don’t need to have general. You can have a sedative. Why you’d want to be awake for that I have no idea. Knock me out!

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