CT Scan

So the last 20 hours have been a stomach's worst nightmare !!! I had to drink 2 450 mL Barium Sulfate suspension "smoothies". The instructions were to drink the first one 1 hour prior to bed the night before your test and the 2nd one 1 hour before the test. The first one I had was banana flavored. Not too bad. I has able to manage it in about 3 drinks. The effects on my stomach were not so good. I was up for about 3 hours last night with major indigestion. I didnt have a big dinner and have been eating sensibly so I am blaming the drink. This morning, I drank the 2nd one. Mixed Berries. It was AWFUL !!!!! I almost spit it up a few times. It was the worst. I went to the appt and was very surprised to learn about the procedure. I guess I should have done my research or asked questions to better prepare myself. First off, I had to wear a hospital gown. Was not ready for that. Nothing like sitting in a cold, drafty waiting room wearing a gown with total strangers sitting around you. Luckily, my wait was not very long. I went in the the CT room to see this huge donut looking machine. I laid on the table and the testing began. I was moved through this opening where I guess pictures were taken of my chest, pelvis and abdomen to look for abnormalities associated with cancer. The entire procedure took about 20 minutes or so. The iodine that they injected me with left a terrible taste in my mouth and a very strange feeling in my hands. Its only temporary so no long term effects. Anyhow, looking forward to a restful weekend and spending some holiday time with the family. I am doing some bloodwork/tests next Tuesday and will probably put a post up after that. So, enjoy the weekend and be safe.