Colonoscopy Procedure Review

Everyone needs to have a Colonoscopy by the time their 50. You have to go on a diet which eliminates certain foods to prepare for the procedure. You also have to drink about a gallon of some unpleasant tasting liquid (like Go-Litely) which will totally clean out your digestive system prior to the procedure. This is so that during the colonoscopy they can clearly see if there are any polups or other problems. I was told that I would be sedated with an IV, I think they call it twilight sleep. I don't remember ANYTHING (didn't even get to count from 10 backwards). I felt great after the colonoscopy (just sleepy for the rest of the day). I found out that I have diverticulitus which I never would have known with out this test. I wish all medical procedures were this easy.