I'd rather die over having a tube up my ass, and I've seen my father die to this exact type of cancer.
To anyone wondering about this, I did it last year. You don't remember the procedure at all, you're just left with the blissful afterglow of the drugs they use to make you sleep. That stays with you for a couple of days. The uncomfortable part is the day before when you have to do a cleanse. Worth it.
> You don't remember the procedure at all, you're just left with the blissful afterglow of the drugs they use to make you sleep.<p>Technically this will vary depending on the protocol. I have friends in this field and in some countries they effectively knock you out with sedation. Others you might get some anxiety medication and only sedate elderly or uncollaborative patients.<p>Regardless of that everyone should absolutely get checked but just wanted to make sure we don't set unrealistic expectations.
I think its okay when you tell the doctor no homo.
not sure if that makes it better for you, but usually you are knocked out and don't know what is happening during the procedure. Much worse is the preparation starting days before with disgustingly tasting things that intentionally give you diarrhea (and maybe make you puke) to clear the path, and no food at all
People get a <i>safe</i> but vile-tasting laxative by default. If you don't have any known problems with your colon then you could ask for a faster-acting laxative that is easier to get down.<p>I have a condition so I have a colonoscopy every year. Once I had found out about there being a fast-acting option, I've always chosen that.<p>I've never done it sedated. I prefer to watch the screen and and ask questions. I've found the view quite fascinating, actually.
The doctors and nurses have always been professional, focused on the colon: not the butt. There is absolutely nothing sexual about it. I've never felt pain: only some tension, and that's been because of gas (needed to get a clear view). It is perfectly safe unless your colon has some illness of some sort.
The worst part has always been the prep.
Yea I know, my life just isn't worth living and I'd prefer not to have something shoved up my ass to prevent something that could end it early cuz I am too foolish to do it myself.
I know it's difficult, but you should truly engage these thoughts now and then. You're pretty safe coming out in 2026, but it's understandable if you're worried about what your friends, family, and coworkers might think. Best thing you can do is just get real with yourself and admit <i>to yourself</i> that you are gay. The sooner you can end that internal struggle, the better.
If anything I am asexual, but idk why that matters here.
What is this homophobic garbage? Stop. You are disgusting. Gay is not your insult. Shame on you romancist.