I had to have a ct scan of my abdomen yesterday and had to drink this smoothie before I went..it was the most digusting thing I have ever had to drink, the fact they call it a vanilla smoothie did not help make it more palatable!!...
The test itself wasnt too bad, they did an IV and injected some stuff into me as well as watching the barium..when they injected the stuff they told me what to expect- and it was one of the wierdest sensations I have experienced..first you get an alcholol smell in your nose, then you taste metal in your mouth and then a warm sensation spreads from your face to your groin, where you would swear you just wet your pants!!..a warm moist feeling!!..bizarre!!...anyway, am awaiting a call from my doc sometime today or tomorrow..if you are a praying person, please pray for good news...thanks!..
EDITED TO ADD-my nurse called and said the scan showed everything was normal except for the gall stone, but the gallbladder looked fine...so good news!!..but still no answer to the pain..
Friday, February 1, 2008
barium smoothie anyone??
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you've been in my thoughts!
I'll definitely be praying for a positive outcome. The "smoothie" sounds disgusting! I had some kind of abdominal CT a few years back and got a tasty (NOT!) lemonade stuff. I do remember that feeling like I'd peed my pants. Freaky! Wishing you the best!
That stuff is nas-tee! I got stuck with some that tasted like Orange Chalk Julius when I had my abdominal CT a few years ago. I hope they figure out what ails you soon!
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