Well, new state and its time for a routine colonoscopy. The group wanted to simply schedule the procedure. HELL NO! I need to meet with a doctor before I consent to them doing something invasive and non-emergent.
OK, got an appointment. Nice guy who's been recommended by a friend.
"Do you do drug free colonoscopy? "" Yes. " Good.
" OK, prep? " Good answer provided. My choice based on prior results.
" You'll need a driver. "" No, I'm not getting any drugs. "" Policy. "" Not acceptable, your policies are meaningless to me. "" OK, we can do that. "
" No IV. "" Policy." WTF? OK, I'll accept that - just in case.
Exam. Ascultation through leather vest. Abdominal palpation through shirt. Room on first floor with uncovered window facing the parking lot and front door. What's happened to medicine?
I'll post my story of the adventure at the endoscopy center next month after the procedure.