I can relate! Sometimes I get so depressed/frustrated/angry/etc. because I want me back--my social me. I'm thinking about trying the tapes for this, but that's a whole other story...
Anyway, since these are your friends, did they know you didn't go because you just had your colonoscopy? Do they know about your situation? If they do, then just explain. Maybe they would understand.
I myself had a similar situation a few months back. My family was having a party, which I went to, & my family knows nothing about my IBS. My parents know, but not cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. I could not bear to deal with them if they did. They are bad enough without knowing! I do love them, don't get me wrong, but they are very loud & obnoxious. Me, I'm a very quiet & shy & private type of person. I don't think they mean it or even realize it, but they are very rude. Anyway, a few of them started harassing me about not eating, so finally after awhile, one started again, and I just told him I ate although I didn't(they had no safe food here...meatballs, potato salad, etc.). He asked what, I said a sandwich and that it was great, & he left me alone. My mom actually told me to do it. LOL My mom is great. She's like my best friend! 
Anyway, that was how I dealt with the last shindig I had to deal with.
Mags
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