Today was the day I'd been eagerly awaiting for the past week, my first Flexible Sigmoidoscopy; naturally I'd consulted Dr Google about the procedure & read all of the horror stories to prepare! I'd also called the Endoscopy department more times than I care to remember, as I have complex mental health problems & has to know every. little. detail - sorry about that Nurses!
I have to say to anyone who is anxious about this procedure, especially if Ward 25E are doing it, don't be!
I sat down to wait to be called, and the lovely Receptionist - I think her name was Jean? - noticed I wasn't coping with the noise/people etc and came & took me to an quiet room where I could wait alone. . . I didn't even need to ask & had been considering leaving!
Every single staff member that spoke to me was amazing; they all put me at ease & while I'd planned to have gas & air, I didn't use it at all & it didn't hurt in the slightest! Yes, it is slightly uncomfortable but it's honestly not at all painful. The Nurses spoke to me about what I could see on the screen, and what would happen next & answered everything I threw at them
As someone with very intense emotions, who doesn't cope in medical situations where I have no control & who was there alone, I couldn't fault a single thing. I was out before lunch, and can't believe I ever worried!
Thank you to all who looked after me today, I'm very grateful!
"Flexible Sigmoidoscopy"
About: Glenfield Hospital / General surgery Glenfield Hospital General surgery LE3 9QP
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