Upper GI xray

[Kristy29 0]

I am going for my pre-op upper GI xray tomorrow. What's it like? I have to swallow barium right? Does it taste nasty? I have a real hard time swallowing something if it doesn't taste good.

[CarolD771 1]

It's not that bad tasting. I also had to drink something like an alka seltzer. They said try not to Burp... It's impossible. :thumbup: (BIG Belch). You'll do fine. Good Luck!!

Carol D'

[liufang898186 0]

A very good post and certainly these are points really useful.

[msmith73 0]

Hang in there

I am doing mine at 8 a.m. tomorrow as well:thumbup:

We seem to be approaching the starting line on this whole adventure :thumbup: together.

Edited May 18, 2010 by msmith73

[Kristy29 0]

It wasn't bad at all. The fizzy stuff was nasty, and the barium wasn't the best tasting thing but it went down without problems at least. I also had my blood drawn this morning, they took 9 vials!! I get blood drawn regularly for my diabetes but haven't ever given that much.