I’ve got a 10 am colonoscopy appointment today… part of the deal I made with my wife (“I will if you will”).
I’ve been telling quite a few guys I know that I’m having it done… part of my public service duty, I figure. I’ve not heard any real horror stories. Mainly, everyone warns me about the nasty stuff that you have drink the day before and day of the exam. It’s true, the stuff is a bit nasty… not so much the taste to the tongue but the strange sensation as you gulp it down. And yeah, the trots are nasty, but they don’t burn like usual diarrhea and I’ve not had any stomach cramps.
I’ll be judicious with the details upon my return.
If a mobile scan unit pulled up to a local discount store, would I get one? After reading this NY Times article: Cheaper Body Scans Spread, Despite Doubts, I’m not sure. I’m interested in staying healthy and the idea that a body scan could catch something that’s currently undetected is appealing… why else would I be getting the C job today?
But unlike a colonoscopy, the jury is still out on body scans. I think I’ll wait for the research.