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Waldo Jaquith (waldoj@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Mar-2024 04:07:06 JST Waldo Jaquith
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At the gastroenterology facility. Imagine how cautiously this was worded, and I still laughed.
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1. A sign on a glass window reads: ALL DELIVERIES TO THE REAR OF THE BUILDING
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  Waldo Jaquith (waldoj@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Mar-2024 04:07:06 JST Waldo Jaquith
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  The fire alarm went off in the middle of my colonoscopy. They evacuated the building, but not me! I was one of four patients they just let ride it out. Luckily there was no fire.
  
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  Allan Chow (grumpasaurus@fosstodon.org)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Mar-2024 04:07:06 JST Allan Chow
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  @waldoj holy shit, lol
  
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  Waldo Jaquith (waldoj@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Mar-2024 04:07:07 JST Waldo Jaquith
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  I will not post through my colonoscopy prep. I will not post through my colonoscopy prep. I will not post through my colonoscopy prep.
  
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  Waldo Jaquith (waldoj@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Mar-2024 04:07:07 JST Waldo Jaquith
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  Business idea: colonoscopy prep drink that doesn't taste horrific.
  
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  Waldo Jaquith (waldoj@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Mar-2024 04:07:07 JST Waldo Jaquith
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  I’m thinking about how the human body is just a tube. Not related to anything.
  
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  Waldo Jaquith (waldoj@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 26-Mar-2024 04:07:08 JST Waldo Jaquith
  
  I'm getting my first colonoscopy on Monday (that goes in the baby book, I assume?), and the dietary restrictions get *really* stringent the day beforehand: an all-clear-liquid diet.
  This STAT opinion piece, published yesterday, argues effectively that research does not support this need, and that this overly-restrictive diet is an obstacle to people getting colonoscopies. https://www.statnews.com/2024/03/19/colonoscopy-preparation-liquid-only-diet-data-gastroenterologists/
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  1. I urge my colleagues to look at their preparation instructions and to consider catching up with the evidence. We can advise patients that the diet on the day before a colonoscopy may include the following foods: cheese, eggs, milk, white bread, olive oil, butter, beef, chicken, fish, white rice, vanilla ice cream, and plain yogurt. They must avoid the following: popcorn, seeds, nuts, corn, multigrain bread, salad, raw and dried fruits, berries, kiwi, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. These instructions may take longer to outline than a clear liquid diet, but they will allow our patients to prepare for a colonoscopy in a way that is practical, humane and effective. It is time to follow the science and let our patients eat.
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    The evidence is clear: A liquid-only diet before a colonoscopy is unnecessary
    
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    The pre-colonoscopy liquid diet is unnecessary and harder on the patient.

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