Question:
need some help

I am scheduled for a CT scan on Wednesday and have two drink to containers of Barium. After surgery I could barely keep down 2 oz how I am I going to keep this amount down. Any suggestions?? Is there anything else I can take?? This test is to check the distal remant or something like that.    — jenna F. (posted on July 1, 2002)

July 1, 2002
Jenna, I just had a scan to determine the size of the pouch and had to drink barium. I was pleasantly surprised to only have to drink a few ounces of it for them to see it on their screens. You may want to clarify this with the doc..
   — Cindy R.

July 1, 2002
I just had a barium swallow over the weekend and only had to drink about half of what normal people have to drink. I would recheck with the radiology dept that is doing it or with your doc......good luck
   — Dawn L.

July 1, 2002
I posted the question and just want to clarify that this isn't to check on my pouch. And I have to drink all of this at home before arriving to the hospital.
   — jenna F.

July 1, 2002
The liquid that you are required to drink for the CT Scan is not barium (sorry I don't remember the name. Barium is 100% than this sutff. You are right the CT stuff is worse than nasty. When I had my CT I called the radiology dept. and told them that I had gotten 1/2 of the container down and if they wanted anymore, I would throw it up. They let me slide with just what I had drank. They will work with you I am sure.
   — Joanie J.

July 1, 2002
For my Ct scan I am drinking Barium I have already picked it up and it is sitting beside me!!
   — jenna F.

July 1, 2002
just a small tip - drink tons of fluid after your test and clean your system out. This stuff will plug you up otherwise and be very uncomfy!
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