[cweese]

I had my first colonoscopy 7 mos. ago and the results were good (eg. no cancer) and just a couple of polyps he removed. The absolute worst part was the day before, drinking that gak and then crapping like a goose.

[aruanan]

The absolute worst part was the day before, drinking that gak and then crapping like a goose.

Ten years ago I drank the crap. This year I took pills and just drank a lot of water. It wasn't bad at all. Also, the doctor really snowed me so after the ten seconds it took to lose consciousness I wasn't aware of anything for the next two hours. It was great. I remember the last time watching the monitor throughout the procedure and asking things like, "So, do you ever see anything during one of these exams and say, "Oh, CRAP!""

The doctor this time probably read the notes from last time and decided to significantly up the amount of Versed.

[repentant_pundit]

The absolute worst part was the day before, drinking that gak...

Yes, that is the worst part of a colonoscopy.

But drinking that liquid and "cleaning out" my digestive tract was easy, painless, and trivial compared to many many other things that I and most people my age (51) have endured over the years.

Be a good example, guys. You're tough. Skip the complaints, enjoy the break in your routine, and show your family how easy a colonoscopy really is!