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Just been given an appointment for a sigmoidoscopy! Any advice? I’m super nervous! What will happen?!

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I had one of these last week. There really is no need to be nervous. You may be given sedation which will means you won't feel anything and it only takes 5 mins.

The most difficult part is the bowel prep but that is also straightforward although not particularly pleasant.

Good luck and please don't worry.

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Ljlyt in reply toT61060

Thank you. Mine is in a few hours now! I’m more nervous about what they’ll find and everything tbh. But just trying to think past it. Thank you :)

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heyimscared in reply toLjlyt

Hey any updates and results? How are you?

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