Hugs are so important. They offer comfort and make us feel connected to the group, when in reality, we are scared and oh so tired of pain and suffering ... and, the unknown.

What do you mean, you may not have the colonoscopy? If you are 50 years of age or over, I strongly suggest you have the procedure done. I suggest any gender 50 or over have it done. Don't be afraid. It won't bite you in the ass. Pun intended. < smile> Just look at the colonoscopy as being your best friend, because it really is.

Everyone has the right to their own opinion. And my bold and experienced opinion says, go with the gallon of GOLYTELY along with the Dulcolax tablets. You drink the liquid every 10 minutes until it's gone, usually from 10am to 3 pm. You will end up sitting on the toilet for about the last 1-2 hours drinking the liquid. Oh, I don't mind the flavor at all. If I remember right, it's almost a very light saline taste. Or maybe it was lemon. Can't remember. Sending you warm fuzzies and a huge virtual hug. CB

I forgot to mention one very important thing to ask your surgeon about. If you've had surgeries, such as a hysterectomy or anything near the GI track where you may have adhesions ... ask to be put out completely. They always put me out completely because the scope needs to move freely through the the intestines and I have adhesions from a hysterectomy.

Also when they give me the IV, I always ask to have them do it bracially, in the area at the bend of the elbow. They usually give an IV at the radial, wrist area. If you ask, they will listen and give the IV where you prefer.