text: why is it that gastroenterologists do not better prepare their patients for a "first colonoscopy"? having a first colonoscopy is a very anxious and stressful time for many people.  i had my first one (2/06) and felt like my doctor had not prepared me very well for what to expect.  i have done much research since then and wish i had done more prior to my exam.  i definately would not have been as stressed before as well as after my exam.  i have since read that research has been done on this topic and it seems that different patients require different amounts of information.  some requiring a lot, while others would rather not know.  i am one that wants to know.  anyway, for those of you who want to be better educated on a first colonoscopy - please e-mail me.  i found a website where you can watch a free 10 minute video on this subject.  i think that once your doctor decides that you should have a colonoscopy and you have to make the appointment for one - they should sit you down to watch this dvd.  i feel so strongly about this - i am planning to buy it for my doctor's office $150. i felt adequately prepared even without a video.  the prep was the worst (phospho-soda...ugh!!).   i slept through the procedure.