r/colonoscopy is a subreddit with 15k members. The community frequently discusses colonoscopy, prep, experience, results, and polyps, and they frequently recommend/review candy, and the most common flair used is personal story, before scope questions, after scope questions, tips & advice, and needs encouragement.
We support one another through the challenges of getting a colonoscopy.
Popular Topics in r/colonoscopy
#1
Colonoscopy
126 posts
#2
Prep
68 posts
#3
Experience
33 posts
#4
Results
19 posts
#5
Polyps
12 posts
#6
Anxiety
11 posts
#7
Symptoms
7 posts
#8
Blood
7 posts
#9
Sedation
6 posts
#10
Biopsy
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/colonoscopy
Candy
2 reviews
#1
Lifesavers
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Haribo Gummy Bears
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/colonoscopy
#1
Personal Story
: "Get the colonoscopy. Don’t be afraid of the prep. Stop listening to fear mongering on here. From someone with SEVERE anxiety.."
38 posts
#2
Before Scope Questions
: "5 days left"
33 posts
#3
After Scope Questions
: "Surgery seems drastic"
18 posts
#4
Tips & Advice
: "Scared for colonoscopy prep"
16 posts
#5
Needs Encouragement
: "Finished my last glass and prep and heading to my scope in an hour and a half…. Still throwing up from both ends and freaking out"
10 posts
#6
Prep Buddies
: "Procedure is tomorrow, help!"
5 posts
#7
Sedation
: "Maybe some of you legends can quell my fears of upcoming colonoscopy"
4 posts
#8
Other
: "Waking pain after Colonoscopy and EGD"
3 posts
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Last updated: August 12, 2026