Colonoscopy without sedation @ Kaiser - dr. recs?
Looking for a recommendation for a gastroenterologist at any Kaiser who is comfortable performing colonoscopies without patient sedation.
After much research it seems like finding a doctor who is experienced at this (and not crabby about it) makes all the difference in the experience. Thanks!!
Feb 14, 2018
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while I don't have a recommendation for you at KP, I wanted to let you know that I have persevered and also done this procedure wo/sedation prior to being in the KP system. It is easier for the doctors to knock patients out, they all prefer this because it's faster for them because they don't have to wait to ask if you are comfortable. But you are the patient/consumer and you can do it your way. Especially if you have experience doing your colonoscopy this way, let them know that you understand what the discomfort is all about and can manage it, have done so in the past. In my experience if you stick to your guns and let them know you know what you want, they will capitulate. Best of luck!