For one reason or another I've had 17 colonoscopy's. None have been painful as I was sedated and have no recall of the actual exam. Now the "clean out" the evening before was never "fun". Why men and women make such a big deal out of colonoscopy's I'll never know. They are life savers and well worth the time and expense. My Grandfather died from colon cancer and it wasn't pretty. I am 72 and had my first one at 26 and the next one at 50. My last one was four years ago and will have my next in a year. I have had colon surgery, but not because of cancer. I strongly urge all folks over fifty, or whenever your doctor recommends, to have one. please.
John
