I never have anaesthesia for colonoscopy. The post-procedure nausea etc are worse than the discomfort of being probed. I you're not squeamish (and I am not) the

I never have anaesthesia for colonoscopy. The post-procedure nausea etc are worse than the discomfort of being probed. I you're not squeamish (and I am not) then it's not a big deal to be awake for the procedure.