bowel preparation
"I am 51 and am preparing for my first colonoscopy.  20 years ago I had to clear my bowels for a different procedure, and I used "GoLightly."  I had to drink one gallon of stuff, and the entire experience was horrible.  I am well into my second dose, and I am doing OK.  It's not horrible, nor is it pleasant.  I chased my gulps with apple juice.  As some others have mentioned, the hardest part of the prep is not eating for 32+ hours.  Oh well, it could be so much worse.  Cheers!!!"