100% agree. I've had several colonoscopies without anesthesia. This does not make me a badass (npi). It merely reflects that the fear of this procedure is compl

100% agree. I've had several colonoscopies without anesthesia. This does not make me a badass (npi). It merely reflects that the fear of this procedure is completely out of proportion to the reality. It's a little bit uncomfortable in the same way that being gassy after a big meal is uncomfortable, but it's less painful than a flu shot.