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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/Sooner70 on 2024-10-25 21:29:23+00:00.

Technically this fuck up happened a couple weeks ago but I didn’t realize it until today. That said…

I’m in my mid-50s. I’ve been putting off the ol’ colonoscopy for a while. There was always something more important going on. If you’re old enough to need Motrin in the morning, you know the drill. Further, I’m inspired to get it done this year (insurance deductible already paid, blah blah).

So I scheduled a date with a doctor who will give me 36 inches and make me scream. December 3 it is! At first blush these seemed like a good deal. I would get the 'scope job done during a slow time at the office (so I wouldn’t miss much) but before The Holidays start in earnest (wouldn’t want to waste vacation on a reaming, would we?).

If you’re not aware, before they shove a camera up your arse, they want you on a special diet for 5 days to clean you out (literally). Common sense! The only issue? What’s five days before December 3rd?

Thanksgiving.

Guess who won’t be getting any desert? Alas. Looking at the list of banned foods I see a prohibition on most of my Thanksgiving favorites. At least turkey and mashed potatoes are on the “good” list (but not much else).

TL;DR - Colonoscopy scheduled such that I’ll be on the special diet on Thanksgiving.