CT and MRI

[TheWomanWithin 0]

Im having an abdominal CT something or other done tomorrow and possibly an MRI next week depending on the CT results.

I get to drink this yummy banana flavored stuff tonight and tomorrow and an iv when I go in.

Not sure what is wrong, but my Urologist found something on my kidney - might be a vessel or tumor.

Please please please keep me in your thoughts that it comes out ok - not sure I can handle rescheduling my surgery a 4th time - or not getting the band at all :paranoid

[*susan* 1,709]

Oh Lisa, I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope everything goes well for you. Please keep us posted.

[maryb 1]

Your health is the most important thing here! Find out what is going on before banding. Praying for proper diagnosis of problem, proper treatment, and complete healing so you can get your band!

[Victoriana 10]

Ill be praying and I hope you report is something nonthreatening! Take care!

[3loves 0]

Wow...that is kind of scary. I will say a prayer for you. I need to have tests run b4 surgery for my heart and I would be devastated if something kept me from the band. Although, I do tell myself that if something is found, it is meant to be and the Lord has His hand in all of this. It's best to know now. Keep us posted!!

[TheWomanWithin 0]

About 15 years ago I had a reaction when a nurse gave me a penecillin shot and was told I was allergic to them.

Last night at 9 pm I started to drink the 1/3 of this Barium Sulfate Suspension stuff - ooo banana yummy flavored :phanvan

Within 3-4 drinks it was difficult to swallow, but I kept drinking the stuff. My stomach started hurting like heck and cramping (cramping is normal - from what Ive read) While drinking it I started getting this weird headache, almost like my head was made of lead?? weird..I drank it all and about 15 later it starts coming back up. An hour later I could not swallow even Water and barely breath in.

My husband was going to take me to the ER but I said no, if I'm going to die, it has to be right here OMG I laughed at that this morning.

Took about 3 hours but it all stopped and I drank some tea and went to lay down. I have been up all night with a sick stomach and pain.

Anyone know anything about reactions to this stuff?

Is this the stuff you have to drink for doctors to see about your band and get fills?