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Hoyt

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4. As far a colonoscopy, just tell them you drank it all. I'm sure it's worse for women,

Reply to cilla4progress (Original post)

Wed May 5, 2021, 12:44 AM

May 2021

but I’ve never been impressed by the medical establishment. I’m sure majority practice within standards of care. But, Christ, most leave a lot to desire. It won’t change.

Good luck tomorrow. It’s a nice nap.

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I, a woman, often feel like my body doesn't belong to me. [View all] cilla4progress May 2021 OP

I only drank half the "required" amount because the stuff made me seriously ill. Coventina May 2021 #1

Thanks. Yes, I find it nauseating as well! cilla4progress May 2021 #2

You probably are. Coventina May 2021 #5

I vomited some of the stuff back up. I'm with you oregonjen May 2021 #3

As far a colonoscopy, just tell them you drank it all. I'm sure it's worse for women, Hoyt May 2021 #4

I've had three colonoscopies, and the stuff didn't bother me Skittles May 2021 #6

The scope.isnt the bad part for me - cilla4progress May 2021 #7

I held my nose with every sip and chased each sip with diet lemonade. GoodRaisin May 2021 #10

Samantha Bee: Who Runs the World? Apparently This Guy. Meet Reference Man betsuni May 2021 #8

Stunning. Thanks. cilla4progress May 2021 #9

+1000 smirkymonkey May 2021 #13

Same here! BigmanPigman May 2021 #11

As to your first question, I have no doubt women feel it a lot worse than men. You are... TreasonousBastard May 2021 #12

I love and appreciate you - cilla4progress May 2021 #14

I would follow the instructions from your doctor/pharmacist BoringUsername May 2021 #15