I had my first colonoscopy when I turned 50. It wasn’t fun, but I did what I was told and I believed the common line that it was something I needed to endure. The prep was unpleasant, but I kept good reading material with me all day for those frequent trips to the bathroom. The results were negative. When I turned 60, and was due for my next colonoscopy, I was looking for something different. I was starting to question the risks and benefits of what I was being sold. I chose a virtual colonoscopy, which wasn’t covered by insurance, and fortunately was negative as well. That led me to start diving deep into this specific multibillion-dollar medical industry and found some interesting facts. Remember, I’m not giving medical advice here, just information for you to help decide what is best for you. Let’s start with the heavy stuff first. …