> do your colonoscopies early. It’s not a fun thing to do, but it can save your life It's actually not that bad. I did it six months ago (at 51 y/o, never havi

> do your colonoscopies early. It’s not a fun thing to do, but it can save your life It's actually not that bad. I did it six months ago (at 51 y/o, never having done any before that), after reading an identical comment on HN saying to just go and do it. I don't know about other countries but I could choose between no anesthesia at all, light one or full anesthesia. I went for the light one: you don't really fall asleep but you don't really remember either the silly things you say. After a few minutes (15 at most?) you're fully conscious again. Zero polyps to remove and all crystal clear, doctor told me to come back for a checkup in 5 or 6 years. So I confirm: just go and do it.