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I went in for my colonoscopy yesterday. Other than a minor (non inflamed) hemorrhoid, it was all clear. Overall, the whole procedure wasn't worth the amount of concern I experienced leading up to the event. I was confident that the results would be exactly what they were, but I was afraid of potential complications (Punctures, tears, etc.). I was also concerned about the anesthesia. People were telling me everything from "twilight sleep" to full unconsciousness. I've never been put under, and I wasn't looking forward to that particular experience. After all that worry, I was fully conscious and alert throughout the entire procedure after being administered a minor procedural anesthetic. I watched the entire colonoscopy in full color on a nearby monitor.