Meet the doctor who had a colonoscopy without anesthesia

Have you ever wondered what it actually feels like to have a colonoscopy completely awake and without any sedation? A family physician shares his wild adventure of undergoing the procedure with zero anesthesia and what he saw from the table. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - Why primary care is the best profession in medicine 3:39 - Deciding to get a colonoscopy without anesthesia 8:52 - Walking into the endoscopy suite fully awake 10:00 - What it feels like to watch your own colonoscopy 11:58 - The exact pain levels of a sedation-free colonoscopy 13:00 - Who should consider skipping anesthesia for the procedure 14:34 - Final takeaway: Live a fulfilling and active life About this episode: Mike Neskovic is a family physician. He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "I’m a doctor who just had his first colonoscopy in my 60s — without anesthesia." Mike reflects on his 33-year career in primary care and why he strongly advocates for healthy, natural living. He details his rare decision to undergo a routine colonoscopy with absolutely zero IV sedation or pain medication. Mike walks us through the physical sensations, the varying pain levels at the flexures, and the unique experience of being fully present to watch the inside of his own colon on the screen. He explains why this path isn't for everyone, but encourages those who are brave to consider the benefits of skipping anesthesia. Discover why experiencing pain can sometimes be a profound teacher and why the most important thing is simply getting the screening done. 🤝 Partner with me on the KevinMD platform: With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Let's work together to tell your story. ➡️ PARTNER WITH KEVINMD: https://kevinmd.com/influencer ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast #Colonoscopy #ColonCancerScreening #PreventiveHealth