With the patient in left decubitus position, had received a cumulative dose of 4 mg of Versed and 75 mg of Demerol, using Olympus video colonoscope under direct visualization was advanced to the cecum.  Photodocumentation of appendiceal orifice and the ileocecal valve obtained.  Cecum was slightly obscured with stool but the colon itself was adequately prepped.  There was no evidence of overt colitis, telangiectasia, or overt neoplasia.  There was moderately severe diverticular change, which was present throughout the colon and photodocumented.  The rectal mucosa was normal and retroflexed with mild internal hemorrhoids.  The patient tolerated the procedure well without any complications.