My First Colonoscopy: A Comical Look at the Prep, the Procedure, and the Relief Afterward

★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)

This short, humorous book takes a subject most people approach with anxiety and embarrassment and turns it into something approachable, human, and even comforting. My First Colonoscopy succeeds because it does not pretend the preparation is pleasant, but it also refuses to make the experience frightening. Instead, Jordan Bundy uses humor, honesty, and everyday observations to remind readers that this very common medical procedure is manageable — and important. [1]

What I appreciated most was the tone. The writing feels conversational and reassuring, like hearing from a friend who wants to help take the mystery and dread out of the process. The comedy never feels forced or crude. Instead, it comes from show more recognizing the awkwardness, inconvenience, and universal nervousness people feel before medical procedures of this kind.

The book also quietly carries an important message about preventive health. Beneath the humor is a calm reassurance that taking care of oneself matters, and that temporary discomfort is worth the peace of mind afterward. That balance between laughter and reassurance is what gives the book its warmth.

I also liked that the author focuses not just on the prep, but on the relief afterward — both physical and emotional. Many readers who are postponing or fearing a colonoscopy may genuinely feel less anxious after reading this book. That is a meaningful accomplishment for such a lighthearted work.

This is not a heavy medical guide, nor does it try to be. It is a gentle, funny companion for readers facing an experience they may be dreading. For anyone nervous about a first colonoscopy, this book offers humor, perspective, and encouragement in equal measure.

Highly recommended for readers who appreciate practical humor and compassionate storytelling, and/or for nurses, doctors, and/or anyone who works in or near gastroenterology. show less

I had the pleasure of reading Jordan Bundy’s book, “My First Colonoscopy.”

I must say, it arrived in my mailbox just in time. I had recently undergone the procedure and felt a strong connection with the author. I wish I had read his book during the preparation phase; I could have definitely used the humor it brought to my experience.

I can attest to all the things mentioned in the book. However, I didn’t dream of food, but I did find myself in front of my pantry when I returned home and indulged in a hearty feast, breaking into every cracker and cookie box. The apple juice tasted so good, and the fact that I was part of the “project” for the moment made it even more enjoyable.

You nailed it! (Oh, and let’s not forget the show more prep. It’s like you’re in the facility so often that you can mentally remodel it a hundred times before you’re done.)

Well done! show less

I found the short book easy to read and mildly amusing. Maybe a bit critical with my level of expertise on the subject. I have multiple of these procedures. And yes like just about everyone else out there never look forward to the dreaded prepping the day before. The colonoscopy itself really is a piece of cake and the only annoyance I have found is waiting to get into the examining room. My favorite part is being put under with whatever that drug is they shoot into you, nothing more relaxing then going through that going out phase. That is how I would like to go out when the time comes.

As far as the book the author Jordan puts his spin on the pre process with his type of humorous take. The never ending drink that takes everything out show more of you is far from humorous but it is a good thing to try and have a sense of humor about it, you have no choice. His battle with hunger took me a bit by surprise he seems driven by these impulses right up to stopping in on a fast food place on the way over. He tends to skip over the procedure itself as there really is not much to experience as you are out.

He caught me a bit off guard during the narrative when he gets up the morning of the procedure and says he hops in his car and drives over to the place. This is something you just don't do. You are required to have a designated driver as you are not to be doing so under the after effect of the sedation coming out of it. Later he seems to correct this at the end.

He concludes with a bit of a sermon on so important it is to get this thing done. He is spot on there and hopefully that makes an impression on everyone reading to do so. Colon cancer is no laughing matter so many lives had been lost so unnecessarily due to people just ignoring the screening that does indeed save lives done timely. It is important and this is the best message of the book, get it done people and get on with your lives for hopefully the long term. show less

A tongue in cheek guide to getting a colonoscopy. The anticipation is the worst part, as the author states. He had been putting if off for a couple of years and after it was over realized he should have done it sooner. He says what we are all thinking about this uncomfortable but necessary test. Don’t delay! I like that he includes what your doctor says and why it’s important not to procrastinate this procedure. Recommended.