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WHAT IS A COLONOSCOPY REALLY LIKE? — The Infamous Prep

Who wants a day of fun? Just schedule a colonoscopy and follow the prep instructions carefully. For those who don’t know it, there are several types of colonoscopy preps available.  For my first colonoscopy, I underwent one of the hardest … Continue reading

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WHAT IS A COLONOSCOPY REALLY LIKE?

No one ever wants to talk about it. The mere uttering of the word causes cringing, often accompanied by nervous giggling.  Yes, we are going to discuss: colonoscopy. According to the American Cancer Society: “Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal … Continue reading

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Portable Hardness

My intentions were good. By dropping my work week down to 4 days instead of 5, I would not only have the one extra day for much-needed rest, I would also have a whole free day to catch up on … Continue reading

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ObamaCare-Less

“Hi, this is your pharmacist.  I just want to let you know that the co-pay for that prescription you dropped off is $400.  Do you still want the prescription filled?” [Sure, why not.  I just won’t eat for the next … Continue reading

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