Colonoscopy and IBD questions

Hello all , i made my first post here a few days ago talking about my struggle with my Digestive issues i mentioned that my doctor pretty much told me to prepare for the worst because i most likely have proctitis even though i have no blood in my stool . he called me today and told me that someone canceled so i can move my colonoscopy date for Thursday rather then a couple weeks from now so its finally happening after months of anxiety an stress ill finally know my answer im super scared an nervous but im glad i will finally know i just have a few questions

do they do biopsies every colonoscopy or only when they see something looks unormal?

how long does the colonoscopy take?

how long does the prep make me poop for?

do you have any tips on how to stay positive through IBD? im not even diagnosed yet an i already feel mentally miserable my G I doctor certainly didnt help by telling me my whole world was about to change i know his intention wasnt to scare me but it did .. I have 2 beautiful children an my worst fear is getting to sick to were i cant take care of them my dad past away ( not from stomach issues) it was really hard for me growing up dont want my kids to go through that

thank you. ill keep you updated on if ill be a new member here or not but according to my G I i most likely will ..

Post Edited (borborygmi) : 7/4/2018 9:12:19 AM (GMT-6)

Hey there. I just had a colonoscopy this morning. Third one now. The prep is the worst part but it's not that bad. I just struggle with drinking the stuff they give you. Some of the cocktails are better than others and some people don't mind the taste. Just make sure to do what your doctor told you to for the prep and power through it. Make sure you're home and close to the bathroom. Depending on the prep method and your body you might need the bathroom within five minutes to a couple hours after starting the prep. My experiences have been in the 30 minute range. Try to have some baby wipes and Vaseline handy, the prep can cause some temporary discomfort to your b-hole.

The colonoscopy will take 20 to 30 minutes and is no sweat. Aside from the prep I actually look forward to the colonoscopy; you get some good sleep courtesy of the anesthesiologist and you'll learn what's going on inside. Make sure you can stay home the rest of the day since you'll probably be tired and just want to relax.

I'm pretty biopsies are standard. They're going to check for things like celiac disease and cancer. No biggie, if they didn't tell you they took them you wouldn't even know as it causes you no discomfort.

As far as dealing with IBD, you're putting the cart before the horse. Try not to worry about it to much until you actually know what's going on. Most people can live pretty normal lives with medicine and IBD does not decrease life expectancy.