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Are you fully sedated for colon polyp removal?

I will have colon polyp removal. Are you fully sedated for colon polyp removal?

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Colon polyp removal that is performed via colonoscopy is typically performed under conscious sedation, meaning you are not awake enough to notice the procedure, but arousable.

Conscious sedation wise, Yes.