[dynachrome]

“lost a relative from a colonoscopy”

I won a free week in the hospital and 3 weeks of healing up after one. Got a hole poked in my intestine during removal of polyps. Next year I get the choice of getting one again. I will do the “virtual” one first to see if there is a problem.

[Berlin_Freeper]

My nurses at the hospital (day & night shift). :)

[TomGuy]

I will do the “virtual” one first to see if there is a problem.

Those are not readily available yet in many locations. Also, many insurance companies have been refusing to pay for them because they cost in the $6k range (prices vary). It takes a while for new technology to become acceptable.

Since 1995, I have had 4 regular c's due to previous polyps and severe diverticulosis. The first 2 went okay, a couple of polyps. The last 2 took a week for the general discomfort and tiredness to subside. Last one had zero polyps, so I am hoping I won't need another for a long while.