I had one.
I was sedated.
Could not eat after midnight.
They had me do two enemas beforehand.
And that was it. Pretty simple.
Nothing to fret about.
And was not there very long.
I hope all is OK.
Good luck and relax.
Richard.

It's just like a colonoscopy,but with a shorter scope. The procedure only takes about 10 minutes,and the only prep I have done is fast from the afternoon before,and used a couple of enema rinses 15 or 20 minutes before the scope. I've never had sedation. It can be uncomfortable for short periods, but not terrible. ( When the pouch is expanded with gas for examination,it feels like you have to poop really bad.) I was told the discomfort was mostly from my pouch being very inflamed at the time.
I've had two scopes in the last six months,with many biopsies. Biopsies don't hurt,though sometimes you can feel a slightly tugging sensation in the pouch.

Folks here, at least, seem divided about sedation. Most docs seem to allow the patient to choose. The recovery question is really about sedation rather than the procedure.

I've never had sedation for a pouchoscopy. I'd rather drive myself home.

I am a teen as well and they always sedate me for a pouchoscopy (well Ive only had two because my pouch is still very new). I usually recover in the post op area for a couple hours before I am fully alert too.

I've had it done with and without sedation. One time was enough for me to see what it looked like inside and every since I've chosen sedation. It is uncomfortable, especially if you have cuffitis and/or pouchitis. I figure I've had enough pain to last a lifetime so whenever I can avoid it I do. I had 2 children with no medication in my 20's and then got UC so I've paid my dues!!!