Adventure Through My Colon

So I had to have my first colonoscopy. Regardless of whatever jokes you want to make, it's the first time I've ever had anything up my rear. I'm here to say "don't fear, the camera in your rear".

So I had a bout with diverticulitis. If you don't take care of it, it can get serious real quick (in fact one of our listeners reached out to me, then shortly after had to have surgery). As a result I promised the doctor I'd get a colonoscopy after Halloween. I figured since I hadn't had a prostate check I'd get it all done at once.

I'm here to tell you that it was completely uneventful. Sure it's no fun slamming down the "Moviprep" (a commercial laxative that clears you out), but other than that, it's like the whole thing didn't even happen. I was wheeled into a room, feel immediately asleep and woke back up. No dreaming, no soreness, nothing but some epic farts.  I kind of expected my balloon knot to feel a bit stretched out, but I guess the Dr. was gentle or something.

I did feel strangely at peace before the procedure. You have to think that anytime you go under there's at least a slight chance you're not coming back. In my mind, it was as death is-you're just there one minute and then you're not. No pain, no visions, just no waking up.

I guess a lot of you will have to have some form of this procedure in your lives, I hope you will approach it bravely and "not fear, the camera in your rear".