Colonoscopy

Yesterday, I had my second colonoscopy in three years. The main purpose of this analysis was to see if I had developed any additional pollyps, one of which was determined to be pre-cancerous in my previous scope.

As I had thought, the worst part was the prep, where I had to drink 2 liters of a substance roughly akin to drinking storm drain water. Once that was complete, I felt much better. The scope itself was brief, painless and non-memorable (thanks to the Verced).

For people who should get one, don't hesitate. It is such a simple procedure, which is mostly painless and it can, in fact, save your life.

I am likely to have at least one every five years for the rest of my life to assure the doctors and myself that I am not developing colon cancer (a slow moving but very deadly killer).

And, after not eating for nearly 48 hours, my first meal was terriyaki chicken from the local grocery store in Tualatin, Haagen. It was even better than I remembered.