DEAR DR. GOTT:
As a senior citizen, I am forced by my gastroenterologist to have a colonoscopy every few years. As anyone who has undergone this ordeal knows, the solution that you that must drink to cleanse your system beforehand has what is undoubtedly the worst taste in the world.
Recently, while drinking the first of the 16 required glasses, I suddenly had a thought. I am willing to endure the taste as I consume each glass, but why must I continue to suffer during the 10 to 15 minute rest period between glasses? What I did was to prepare a glass of diluted soda pop and, after consuming each glass of the solution, I took a sip of my “secret” preparation, refreshed my taste buds, and immediately spit the remainder into the sink. The result was that I did not have to suffer the bad taste while waiting to repeat the process. When I told the nurses at the hospital what I had done, their immediate response was, “Why didn’t we think of that?” For that reason, I concluded that my “invention” might well be worth sharing with other long-suffering senior citizens. If they follow these simple instructions, everything will come out all right!
DEAR READER:
This is a great solution to a common and annoying problem. Many patients have complained to me about the taste of the preparation necessary before colon studies and have asked for something that will reduce the flavor. Until now I have not had a solution. Because I believe many will benefit, I am printing your letter.
In addition, there are new laxatives that are much easier to use than the old-fashioned types. Thanks for writing.
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