This morning I had a lower endoscopy, a procedure which closely resembles an upper endoscopy, except for the required prep work and the insertion point of the camera.
Honestly, not to scare anyone, but in my opinion lower vs. upper, lower endoscopys suck. There were four caveats. Besides that the lower required twice as much anesthesia, when I regained consciousness, I felt violated. Also, the gown exposed….ahem…certain body parts. Surely a coincidence. Last, in order to ensure a clear picture they pumped air into the colon. This produced distension and gas worthy of secondhand Chinese food gone horribly wrong.
Absolutely no comment on the Fleet Phosoda liquid nightmare the day before.
Below – links to a few pictures from the surgery. The usual warning applies: not safe right after lunch.
The choice is clear. If your doctor orders an endoscopy, insist on an upper, not a downer.
Humph!!!! I didn’t get pics OR A video, when I had my colonoscopy done. I feel so….so violated.
sorry man. you need a better GI doc i guess.