Following your procedure you will be wheeled into the recovery room where you will rest to allow the sedation to wear off. It is important after a colonoscopy to pass the wind that may be trapped in the bowel.

When you are awake your specialist will discuss your examination results with you. Sometimes you do not clearly remember the discussion or even that the specialist spoke to you (due to the sedative) and hence a written summary will also be given to you for your reference. A detailed report will be sent from your specialist to your GP or referring doctor.

A light snack will be served before you leave the clinic.

It is important to rehydrate following the procedure - drink plenty of fluids. You may return to a normal diet immediately following discharge, unless directed otherwise.

Most people are able to resume normal activities the following day.

Laboratory results from any biopsies taken will be sent to your GP or referring doctor and the clinic for your specialist to review (can take up to 5 days).

You must not drive on the day of the procedure. It is recommended that you have someone stay with you the night after the procedure.