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Subject: Re: Colonosopy-AVOID THE DRUG VERSED Author: Cole [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 00:50:05 09/12/09 Sat In reply to: John 's message, "Re: Colonosopy-AVOID THE DRUG VERSED" on 08:25:51 09/04/09 Fri I live in Utah and in my area there is only one Gastroenterolgy office and they only use Versed. Any ideas on how I can change any minds? [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Colonosopy-AVOID THE DRUG VERSED Author: Helen [Edit] Date Posted: 16:23:08 09/12/09 Sat Unless they have a CRNA to administer propofol, you are probably out of luck. My husband had his first one with a little painkiller (fentanyl) only and his second with nothing; he did fine. Most gastros "insist" on sedation because the exam is easier and faster for them to do (truth: most guys are plumbed straighter than women and handle colonoscopy unsedated just fine.) Also, a lot of healthcare people get theirs unsedated, it's a "secret" option. I had a doc who was confident and gentle who did mine unsedated; a few gas pains but fine. And I had the option of propofol for free but skipped it.