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My father was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 53, so I got my first scope at 37 and another just in January at 42. I hate it so so so so much. My wife took my son to her parents for a trip so I had the house to myself during THE POOPENING.

My best advice is to not watch/engage in any things you really love while you do the prep. I had to stop watching the Wire for about 3 months before going back because it was what I watched during the prep for my first scope. Don't use a favorite cup for the drink; you won't want to look at it for A WHILE.

Both times I've done this I've had different preps, and both times I have ended up barfing, which is TERRIBLE. Then I call the on-call doc and they usually say I can stop drinking the prep. This part is GREAT.

I usually have my dad be my "responsible adult," because: his fault.

On a more serious note, my doctor said they've seen a real uptick in scope appointments since Chadwick Boseman died.

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