on 11/5/03 2:16 PM, Doug Brooke at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> since this thread seems to be going down it's own rabbit hole I feel
> licenced to offer this:  bear with me, I do actually believe it's relevant.
>
> I heard a lecture given recently on the radio about new research into human
> happiness.  Interested that there did not seem to be a universal formula for
> happiness the researcher set about devising an experiement to measure
> perceptions of contentedness.
>
> He chose colonoscopy patients as a model.  I have not had the pleasure but I
> accept absolutely without further need to challenge that it is not a
> pleasant experience.

Colonoscopy, which I underwent earlier this year, is made painless by the
use of Versed, which also eliminates any memory of the procedure.

I have been to quite a few concerts where I wished I had some Versed on
board.
--
James R. (Jay) McCarty, MD
Fort Worth, TX

"Sine arte, scientia nihil est"