This cartoon explains it

If Jay and Katie could do it, I guess I could too!

Comment: The absolute worst part was drinking the fluid. It is a full gallon. I had to drink 32 oz on Sunday night (starting at 6 p.m.) and then another 32 oz on Monday morning (starting at 6 a.m.). Getting over the gag reflex was not easy. The drive to the hospital and the great fear I was going to soil myself was also a panic. (I kept telling my wife, "you are driving like an old lady ... let's get this car going!). The sedative didn't seem to knock me out very much but I did have a hard time walking (w crutches) to the car afterward. When I got home, I settled into my recliner and slept until 5 pm.

As an aside I had a friend die of colon cancer at the age of 46 (It was 18 years ago when I was 42). Watching him die (from the day he told me at church, "I have six months to live", to the day of his death 5 months later; reminds one that having a Colonoscopy is worth it!

I often do not express verbally my appreciation for my dear wife (the "old lady" comment above!), but Kathee really cared for me over the last several days! Thank you Honey!