The whole thing was much ado about nothing.

The prep wasn’t that bad: I had to fast the day before the procedure and swallow 32 laxatives and loads of water. Think colonics, purging, Buddhist letting go, emptying out.

The procedure itself is no big deal because I was tranquillized. The doctor said, "You’re going to feel very sleepy…"

The next thing I know, I’m waking up in a recovery room and the procedure is over. It only took about a half hour.

I am happy to report that the doctor found no polyps or any worrisome signs of colon cancer. Phew. I urge anyone who needs to have one to Just Do It (we’re a Nike commercial now).

I did feel a little woozy afterward and very hungry. Within an hour I was pretty much back to normal.