Monday, Dec 12/12/16

This is a followup to the procedure that I had sometime during 2011. I have a colonoscopy ever five years, so now is the time.

I don't have any notes on the original procedure, but I do remember that several days after the colonoscopy I was in grave discomfort due to an impacted bowel (?). I took a laxative and I was backed up for the anesthetic (I think), and I remember that this is the only time in my life that I thought I needed an ambulance. I spent many hours in the downstairs bathroom at the condo- will never forget it!

UPDATE- On Wednesday, 12/14 I read the blog and was happy to learn that this bowel obstruction incident happened after the 2013 hernia procedure so this should not be a factor on Thursday.

This morning I reviewed what I have to do before next Thursday's visit. Joe, and possibly his sister, will be taking me to the Springfield Clinic. I must be there at 1145am, but I was told that I would be out of the building by 230pm.

On Wednesday, 12/14 I begin a totally CLEAR DIET. Just coffee/water/bouillon/beer.

At 5pm on Wednesday I drink the first dose of Suprep

On Thursday at 7am I drink the second dose of Suprep

I plan to do a normal workout on Wednesday and skip Thursday. Hopefully, back to normal on Friday.