Re: Request for help in tracking down recent TV programme - probably T.O.T!

In article <VA.0000005f.0140e880@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
escapetime@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
In article <MPG.2133da8ca7b38557989af2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Halmyre wrote:
Interesting Videos and well worth considering for anyone over 50 with
any sign of blood in the stool or history of polyps or bowel cancer..
 
Like what I had a while ago .. they did this, not painful the laxatives
sure do what they say;!, 

But having an endoscope stuck up your fundamental orifice is far more 
preferable than drinking the bloody laxatives! Phospho-
something...absolutely foul.

It probably would taste foul if you drank it on its own, but when I went
through this procedure some years ago I remember it had to be taken with
lots of clear liquid, so I chose clear lemonade. I reasoned that not only
would this make it more palatable, but the sugar content might also offset
some of the dizziness I would otherwise expect from the best part of two
days without any food.


I diluted with water as per the instructions, but I couldn't swallow
more than a mouthful at a time.

One thing you definitely do need to ensure is that for about 24 hours you
have exclusive use of a toilet which is accessible to you at less than a
minute's notice, because that harmless looking clear liquid you drank will
appear to do nothing for a while, then suddenly exhibit properties that
will amaze you. I wouldn't give it to my worst enemy. It's probably funny
if you've never been through this, and I can laugh at it myself now, but by
golly the endoscope inspection itself is a breeze compared with the
preparation - you'll be so drugged up you'll hardly be aware of it anyway..

I was told that I'd be sedated, and I did have a line running into the
back of my hand, but I was wide awake the whole time and observing the
image on a monitor. There were a couple of uncomfortable bits - probably
at the tighter bends! - but that was as painful as it got.


And when you wake up you'll be starving.


I was brought tea and toast with jam. Best tea and toast I've *ever*
had! And when my better half arrived to pick me up I had her drive me to
the nearest pizza emporium...

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Halmyre
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