Does a colonoscopy require a driver to leave the hospital? How long would a patient have to wait in order to drive?

You can do it without sedation. Doesn't hurt. I did it twice and just walked out when it was completed. Otherwise you gotta wait. How long? Can't say. Just tell 'em No Sedation. You will be fine. All the very best.

You can request to have this procedure done with no sedation - it CAN hurt, VERY badly! Some people have a different pain threshold, than others. So, individual experiences CAN and WILL vary, from person to person.

You can do it without sedation and it does hurt. Individual experiences will vary. Personally I won't do it again.