Professional and Convenient Procedure [Don Shepardson]

My name is Don Shepardson. I'm from Brookings, South Dakota, and I'm retired.

How did this colonoscopy compare to your previous experience 12 years ago? 

I think it was a lot easier this time. The sedation that they gave me, I woke up a lot quicker, a lot clear-minded very, very easy, a lot easier.

How was your colonoscopy prep?

Well, that's the only hard part of a colonoscopy is the prep, and it's really not that hard, just the day before just gotta get cleaned out, I guess. And the day of the procedure's very simple, very easy. I don't know what the name of that stuff was that I drank for the first time 12 years ago, but the stuff I used this time was very simple, and just went a lot easier than my first one. So, come a long ways, I guess.

What was your impression of Dr. Marroquin?

Very professional. Explained what was gonna happen, what was gonna go on. Asked if I had any questions, and I didn't since I'd been through it before, but, you know, just very professional.

How were you treated by the staff? 

Very professional. Took very good care of me. I wasn't worried at all about any of it. They're just good, hardworking people and they know what they're doing, and good. I like that they did a very good job.

What would you tell someone who is avoiding a colonoscopy?

It's just one less thing to worry about, especially in that 45 to 50-year range what I've heard is when you should start. So, it's not that big a deal, you know, just go and get it done.

How did you feel after the colonoscopy?

When I woke up they wheeled me into my room where I left my clothes and everything, and asked me if I needed anything. I said I'd like a cup of coffee. And it was very, very quick and easy. There was just no after effects, I guess, of the anesthesia. You just wake up quick, and I was ready to go home.

What did you appreciate most about your care? 

The doctors, the nurses, very professional. I just didn't worry about anything, I guess. And I knew what was coming, which helped, but just very, very easy procedure. Hopefully, I can do it again in 10 years.

Why was it important to have care close to home?

It's just so nice to have a facility like this that we have here in Brookings that we can use, and utilized just about everything we need.

Why do you recommend Brookings Health System?

Convenient, professional. They have everything you need here. I would never, ever steer anybody away from this place. So, we're lucky in a community like this to have this facility.