OMG, too hilarious and full of truth! I just had my SECOND colonoscopy -- because a precancerous polyp was found during my mom's about 5 years ago, all of her three children had to have one. A Five-year follow-up was recommended (I had a small, benign polyp & it was removed). The worst part, the very worst part, was forcing myself to get through that entire gallon of a vile, thick liquid with the consistency of spit (nasty). The flavor packets are probably the only thing that made the difference between actual hurling and just being on the edge of hurling every time I had to down a glass of it (which is every 10-15 minutes -- believe me, you go for 10 just to get it over with). Once it was about 2/3 of the way down, and I didn't think I could possibly make it, dreading and loathing having to drink another vile glass, the liquid level just seemed to stagnate. No matter how many more glasses, it just didn't seem to move and I was going to have to drink it forever.

Thankfully, I actually did make it. You can get pill prep form but that's around $45 -- even then, the nasty prep was $24. My colon was squeaky clean this time, but the doctor was a bit perplexed by the See Rock City sign (they left it). I got pictures and everything, perfect for a small frame, the wallet, or for sharing at the next dinner soiree while having drinks.

By the time I'm due for my next screening, I'll barely be at the age where I'm supposed to have my very first one.

And, I'm getting the pill prep.