Scanned, Poked and Prodded

It's been quite a month! April is the month when I have my annual medical check-ups. So far I've had a mammogram and my teeth cleaned, and soon I'll see the opthamologist and dermatologist. I also had a bone density scan (my first).

As I type this, I'm preparing for what's probably my least favorite scan: Colonoscopy. And by preparing, I mean that I'm gagging down pints of MoviPrep and running to the bathroom. I received helpful advice from a friend and have kept the liquid very chilled (I poured it over ice in a glass before drinking) and chugged it through a straw (so I don't taste it too much). The silver lining in this cloud, besides news of a healthy colon, should be a temporary (at least) loss of weight.

After this thorough medical survey, I wonder: Why do mammograms have to be so uncomfortable? And why must prepping for a colonoscopy have to involve such a vile tasting liquid? When you consider the advances in science and medicine, these unpleasant experiences seem unnecessary.

Oh, well. Gotta run (pun intended).

Photo by Jyn Meyer