COLONSCOPY STEP THREE: THE PROCEDURE If you’ve had a colonoscopy in the past, you know that once you get to the clinic for your procedure, you’re in for a treat—a really good nap! You’ll get some medication to put you to sleep, you’ll be out for 20 minutes, and you’ll wake up feeling well rested, unlike other types of anesthesiology that can make you groggy. You’ll be in recovery for 15 to 20 minutes, you can eat a snack, and head home. You will need someone to drive you because you were asleep

Colon polyps are growths on the inside lining of your colon. Polyps are tumors that grow out of the mucous lining inside your hollow organs. Colon polyps are common, and many are harmless. But some types can grow into cancer if they aren’t removed. This is why healthcare providers look for polyps in your colon during a colonoscopy. While polyps aren’t cancer, almost all colorectal cancer starts from a polyp. Most colon polyps, and many colorectal cancers, won’t cause any symptoms. This is why sc