# My first colonoscopy is coming up… woo… what to expect?

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**Post date:** [November 5, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-colonoscopy-is-coming-up-woo-what-to-expect/953639/46 "2021-11-05T14:47:37Z")

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I had my first one in December 2018, and am on a five-year recall. I remember it not being nearly as bad as I thought it would be. The worst part was the prep, and even that wasn’t so bad. I also got Suprep, and had no issues with it whatsoever. When I get my next one, I plan to ask for it again.

I posted a running commentary about my colonoscopy experience in this thread:

> [@Tell me about your colonoscopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-colonoscopy/825914):
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> So I’ve turned 50 & need to schedule this, but I’m dreading it and procrastinating. A friend told me that the colonoscopy itself is no big deal, but the PREP is horrid. He said that the day prior to my procedure, I should not leave the house At All. Not even for 5 minutes. Was this your experience? Please lmk, with as much graphic detail as possible. TIA

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