I have a colonoscopy in less than 2 weeks to find out if i have colon cancer or not since it runs in the family. After doing a bit of research I have come across many, many horror stories about the procedure is extremely painful even with sedation etc. I have very little tolerance of pain and if it is anything like what people describe i have no idea how im going to go through with it. I know there are people who dont have anywhere near as much of a bad experience but it seems quite common for people to describe it as pure hell.
Is it worth phoning the hospital before hand explaining that I am so anxious? I worry that they will just be dismissive of it as everyone is a bit nervous getting procedures done. I'm not really sure if much can be done about it either. It seems to be something that is a hellish experience for one person and not for another person.