St. George Endoscopy Center

I turned the benchmark of 50 years old during year 1 of Covid. Like everyone else I was distracted with everything but getting my first colonoscopy: I probably couldn’t have had one in my buckled up state of CO, anyways! A year later we sold our home of 30 years and moved to FL, then GA, and eventually St Geo UT. With 3 moves in 3 years, I’d failed to bother w/ a PCP…there was no one to hold me accountable in getting my first colonoscopy— never mind the new recommended age became 45 in that time! Now at 55 I’m determined to clear my personal health report of all concerns possible so we can move forward building our dream home w/full confidence. I’m explaining all this to you because You may be in a similar position of not having done what you know you need to do but find every excuse in the book to postpone it 😜 I get it- but DON’T! Because choosing to trust this right of passage with SAINT GEORGE ENDOSCOPY CENTER will have you wondering why you ever waited -I promise you this. The tales of a big gallon of gross chalky liquid one must suffer are things in the past. You may know this; but what you don’t know is how easy the preparations are and truly without any discomfort. Or course this varies from patient to patient, and it depends upon what you call “discomfort”: if you eat large meals several times a day then -yes- your stomach will feel pinching bc of begging you to stuff it to (over)capacity…but truly no judgement here. I am fully guilty of those times in my life when food becomes a luxury I don’t want to forgo en masse amounts. But in truth, I think you know that that’s a separate issue, and has nothing to do with preparing for a colonoscopy… true? Again – no judgment here bc of my own yo-yo weight Issues since age 15. I chose to embrace the opportunity to fast, citing that I couldn’t wait to see the scale in 2 days lol And I really wanted to get to the results part of this commitment since -as a “Gen ‘X’er” I’ve seen more friends and acquaintances diagnosed w/colon cancer then I can count. Sadly, the root is likely the diet we were unwittingly subjected to, placing us in great risk for later in our lives… and some not so late: colon cancer diagnosed in their 30s. I hope you’re reading this, those of you in your early 40s! Please do not postpone your 45yo screening bc most insurance fully pays for a first colonoscopy! For prep, I voluntarily chose to fast for 2 days as there’s a design for that as well— for some on certain meds it’s required 👍 Though I did not require a 2-day protocol, I required it of myself for being 10 years late. I was honestly nervous to the point of having a bad dream the night before: I could feel the scope in my rectum —and beyond! Upon arrival, everyone from Ryan in Billing at the reception, to my scrappy, beautiful and confident young nurse (named Brie)…the amazing and very supportive anesthesiologist Corey (who fielded all my questions and was extremely funny BTW!)— and of course my exceptionally skilled colorectal doctor, Dr. Brien Rex Miller. Dr. Miller was younger than I expected since I’d heard from others their own highly-lauded experiences with him. He didn’t miss a beat, and I’m quite grateful for his expertise 🙏 I was especially grateful when the amazing Corey put me at ease while injecting the anesthesia, wishing me to….”have a nice nap😉” And boy did I ever. I woke up and didn’t have a sleepy sense of grogginess; I’m aware how this is unusual, and frankly I was really looking forward to an afternoon of sleep (which never came). I was exactly where I had gone to sleep minutes prior, wondering if it had started yet –seriously! Even feeling as though no one had touched me ‘where are the sun don’t shine.’ I know how blessed I am that nothing concerning was found, and I was told that my results were deemed to be a 9/9 = what a ypatient wants to receive for their procedure report card before building their dream retirement home! 🤩

Dr. Miller and all the staff were amazing!! I feel very blessed to have him as my doctor.

Very professional, but definitelyi would Recommend my associate to use your facilities thank you very much

The staff was friendly, professional and knowledgeable . Liked the fact that the anestiologist came in to go over the procedure and answer my questions.

Everybody was really great there.At the doctor explained everything good.I was totally happy with my experience