What's the recovery period like after a colonoscopy?

Hi Hui Yi,

There is actually no recovery period from the scope itself. However, if you had sedation administered during the procedure, you might suffer a loss of memory or experience drowsiness for up to 12 hours after the procedure depending on the dose and type of sedative used.

I would not advise you to return to work, drive, operate machinery or make important life decisions until at least 12 hours after the procedure.

To understand more about getting a colonoscopy in Singapore, read this to get complete breakdown of what happens during your colonoscopy.