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Posted by Shelley on June 29, 2014, at 15:26:07
Hi,
I am having a colonoscopy done next week and will probably be given versed and fentanyl.
Does anyone know how these drugs affect consciousness? It frightens me to think that during the procedure I might not be aware of problems such as difficulty breathing or arrhythmia, or that I may move due to pain and suffer damage to the colon as a result.
Can versed cause people to utter things due to disinhibition and then to forget what has been said? That is another thing that terrifies me.
TIA.
Posted by Phil on June 29, 2014, at 17:19:46
In reply to Versed, posted by Shelley on June 29, 2014, at 15:26:07
i think you should consult with the doctor. they will give you propofol. you'll never know what hit you.
There obviously will be an anesthesiologist monitoring everything. since the doctors have done at least hundreds of these procedures i think you will be fine.
Posted by Phil on June 29, 2014, at 17:23:29
In reply to Versed, posted by Shelley on June 29, 2014, at 15:26:07
the only thing that freaked me out was the doctor showing me a picture of my colon like it was a picture of his new grandson.
this is a very easy procedure--try not to worry.
Posted by Phillipa on June 29, 2014, at 19:01:19
In reply to Re: Versed » Shelley, posted by Phil on June 29, 2014, at 17:23:29
I've had versed more than once. I did talk throughout the proceedure but was aware of what I was saying. Second time even got 50mg of Demerol and still was awake and watched the whole proceedure. It's very relaxing. My husband just had it done and got same and was fine. Phillipa
Posted by Phil on June 29, 2014, at 21:58:07
In reply to Re: Versed, posted by Phillipa on June 29, 2014, at 19:01:19
'It's very relaxing.'
Phillipa, that sounds very strange.
Posted by Phillipa on June 29, 2014, at 22:30:55
In reply to Re: Versed » Phillipa, posted by Phil on June 29, 2014, at 21:58:07
Phil why strange as this is what it does to me so I watched the whole procedure and was able to ask the doc about the colonoscopy and what he was viewing. Did see some diverticuli. But most people do have them. Color inside a healthy pink. I was impressed!!!! Phillipa
Posted by Phil on June 30, 2014, at 13:52:43
In reply to Re: Versed » Phil, posted by Phillipa on June 29, 2014, at 22:30:55
TMI...propofol is amazing. i almost felt good enough to drive home. i let a friend. anesthesiologist was behind me. didn't say a word. zzzzzzzzzzzzz. i'd rather have the procedure than a root canal. no contest. it's unreal that doctors choose this specialty--hope they make a ton of money. i thought that some jobs i had sucked.
Posted by Shelley on June 30, 2014, at 15:47:38
In reply to Versed, posted by Shelley on June 29, 2014, at 15:26:07
Thank you , Phil and Phillipa.
Posted by Hugh on July 1, 2014, at 15:14:39
In reply to Versed, posted by Shelley on June 29, 2014, at 15:26:07
I was given Versed for my colonoscopy. I was lying on the gurney, watching the staff getting ready for my procedure, and the next thing I knew, they were wheeling me to the recovery room. I don't think you should worry too much about blurting out things because of the Versed. I was in no mood for talking -- or for moving around -- for hours after the procedure. I also have an arrhythmia, and take beta blockers for it. I told this to the anesthetist, and he just wanted to know what dose and when I last took it. I've also had propofol for surgery. It's a much cleaner drug than Versed. My brain felt pretty much back to normal within an hour of my surgery.
Posted by Phillipa on July 1, 2014, at 21:35:52
In reply to Re: Versed » Shelley, posted by Hugh on July 1, 2014, at 15:14:39
Hugh prophanol wasn't covered for the colonoscopy for husband. And wasn't available when I had mine. Also require an anesthesiologist to be present to get this. So versed it was. Phillipa
Posted by Shelley on July 2, 2014, at 15:04:43
In reply to Re: Versed » Shelley, posted by Hugh on July 1, 2014, at 15:14:39
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