Re: Barium swallow - prep?

[Guest guest]

Kim, I'd think that " stuck food " if it exists would be part of the study, lol!

I didn't have a food bolus despite have eaten 1/2 of a roast beef sandwich while

in the ER waiting room (regurged before they got to me, lol!). But it seems

that it's info they could use if it's there. On the other hand, less to regurge

if the added burden of the barium makes you do so (did me). Funny, I'd been

avoiding a barium swallow for a couple of years -- and it turned out to be the

easiest of the tests. Make sure you get them to show you the scope (they can

just swing it around), it's fascinating! Have fun!

xox,

>

> Hi everyone, I have a scheduled appointment for a barium swallow this week. I

know there is typically no prep needed, but considering our " A " , is there any

reason to forego solid food prior to the prep? Wondering if " stuck " food in the

E could impact the study - or the barium from flowing where it's supposed to.

> Maybe I'm thinking about this too much, but would appreciate any feedback. 

>

> Consult next Thursday with the surgeon for an HM...finally.

>

> Thanks,

> Kim

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks , although not sure it's going to be fun! Last one I had they

actually expected me to lie down and swallow the stuff - NOTHING can get down in

that position!  I also recall barium " experiences " for the following couple of

days....

Kim

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From: puddleriver13 <puddleriver13@...>

achalasia

Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 2:27 PM

Subject: Re: Barium swallow - prep?

 

Kim, I'd think that " stuck food " if it exists would be part of the study, lol!

I didn't have a food bolus despite have eaten 1/2 of a roast beef sandwich while

in the ER waiting room (regurged before they got to me, lol!). But it seems

that it's info they could use if it's there. On the other hand, less to regurge

if the added burden of the barium makes you do so (did me). Funny, I'd been

avoiding a barium swallow for a couple of years -- and it turned out to be the

easiest of the tests. Make sure you get them to show you the scope (they can

just swing it around), it's fascinating! Have fun!

xox,

>

> Hi everyone, I have a scheduled appointment for a barium swallow this week. I

know there is typically no prep needed, but considering our " A " , is there any

reason to forego solid food prior to the prep? Wondering if " stuck " food in the

E could impact the study - or the barium from flowing where it's supposed to.

> Maybe I'm thinking about this too much, but would appreciate any feedback. 

>

> Consult next Thursday with the surgeon for an HM...finally.

>

> Thanks,

> Kim

>

>

[Guest guest]

Leda wrote:

>

> ... I also recall barium " experiences " for the following couple of

> days....

>

Yes, be sure to drink lots of water after the study. You can ask if you

need to or not. Some of the barium mixes are less of a problem. But if

you have the one that likes to form a brick watch out!

notan

[Guest guest]

Before your test it is a requirement that your esophagus be as cleaned out as

possible. Some, including myself, go on a liquid diet up to 24 hours before the

test with the intention of having the " E " as clean as possible for the doctors

to get an accurate read of what your " E " looks like. Having food in there not

only can distort the photo, but may block the barium from flowing thru, which

can result in more serious problems, such as aspiration.

 

Some people have reported that when they are are lying down during the test the

barium comes back up. Now picture what might happen if you have food sitting

there too. 

 

" Stuck " food will impact the study, and as you said, it might distort the flow

of the barium. 

 

Clean yourself up as you would if you were having a colonoscopy! ;-(

 

________________________________

From: Leda Mae <leda444@...>

" achalasia " <achalasia >

Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 1:57 PM

Subject: Barium swallow - prep?

 

Hi everyone, I have a scheduled appointment for a barium swallow this week. I

know there is typically no prep needed, but considering our " A " , is there any

reason to forego solid food prior to the prep? Wondering if " stuck " food in the

E could impact the study - or the barium from flowing where it's supposed to.

Maybe I'm thinking about this too much, but would appreciate any feedback. 

Consult next Thursday with the surgeon for an HM...finally.

Thanks,

Kim

[Guest guest]

Laffin. Not at you, at me: I'm old enough to remember getting my feet

fluoroscoped at the shoe store. I was as fascinated at four with my toe bones

inside the shoes as I was at 71 at my bird's beak. What can I say. . . .

Bon courage!

> >

> > Hi everyone, I have a scheduled appointment for a barium swallow this week.

I know there is typically no prep needed, but considering our " A " , is there any

reason to forego solid food prior to the prep? Wondering if " stuck " food in the

E could impact the study - or the barium from flowing where it's supposed to.

> > Maybe I'm thinking about this too much, but would appreciate any feedback. 

> >

> > Consult next Thursday with the surgeon for an HM...finally.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Kim

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

My last swallow (3 weeks ago) I was required to be on clear fluids for at least

48 hours prior to my study.  Despite that, I still had food present and it

certainly impacted the study.  If your GI requests that you be on clear fluids,

I'd follow those directions, as you want as clear a picture as possible.  And

as much as it sucks trying to suck back that barium while laying flat, it's a

good indication for the radiologist to see how things are moving.  Just let

them know prior that you might have troubles, so that they can be prepared for

anything that might come back up

kim in canada

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From: RICHARD FRIEDMAN <cynmark24@...>

" achalasia " <achalasia >

Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 6:31 PM

Subject: Re: Barium swallow - prep?

 

Before your test it is a requirement that your esophagus be as cleaned out as

possible. Some, including myself, go on a liquid diet up to 24 hours before the

test with the intention of having the " E " as clean as possible for the doctors

to get an accurate read of what your " E " looks like. Having food in there not

only can distort the photo, but may block the barium from flowing thru, which

can result in more serious problems, such as aspiration.

 

Some people have reported that when they are are lying down during the test the

barium comes back up. Now picture what might happen if you have food sitting

there too. 

 

" Stuck " food will impact the study, and as you said, it might distort the flow

of the barium. 

 

Clean yourself up as you would if you were having a colonoscopy! ;-(

 

________________________________

From: Leda Mae <leda444@...>

" achalasia " <achalasia >

Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 1:57 PM

Subject: Barium swallow - prep?

 

Hi everyone, I have a scheduled appointment for a barium swallow this week. I

know there is typically no prep needed, but considering our " A " , is there any

reason to forego solid food prior to the prep? Wondering if " stuck " food in the

E could impact the study - or the barium from flowing where it's supposed to.

Maybe I'm thinking about this too much, but would appreciate any feedback. 

Consult next Thursday with the surgeon for an HM...finally.

Thanks,

Kim

[Guest guest]

Good point - thanks Notan!

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From: notan ostrich <notan_ostrich@...>

achalasia

Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 4:07 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Barium swallow - prep?

 

Leda wrote:

>

> ... I also recall barium " experiences " for the following couple of

> days....

>

Yes, be sure to drink lots of water after the study. You can ask if you

need to or not. Some of the barium mixes are less of a problem. But if

you have the one that likes to form a brick watch out!

notan

[Guest guest]

Thanks everyone - all good points.  Will let you know how it goes. Guess I'll

be drinking ginger ale from now till Thursday.

Kim

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From: Kim <kimmydawn42@...>

" achalasia " <achalasia >

Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 7:17 PM

Subject: Re: Barium swallow - prep?

 

My last swallow (3 weeks ago) I was required to be on clear fluids for at least

48 hours prior to my study.  Despite that, I still had food present and it

certainly impacted the study.  If your GI requests that you be on clear fluids,

I'd follow those directions, as you want as clear a picture as possible.  And

as much as it sucks trying to suck back that barium while laying flat, it's a

good indication for the radiologist to see how things are moving.  Just let

them know prior that you might have troubles, so that they can be prepared for

anything that might come back up

kim in canada

________________________________

From: RICHARD FRIEDMAN <cynmark24@...>

" achalasia " <achalasia >

Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 6:31 PM

Subject: Re: Barium swallow - prep?

 

Before your test it is a requirement that your esophagus be as cleaned out as

possible. Some, including myself, go on a liquid diet up to 24 hours before the

test with the intention of having the " E " as clean as possible for the doctors

to get an accurate read of what your " E " looks like. Having food in there not

only can distort the photo, but may block the barium from flowing thru, which

can result in more serious problems, such as aspiration.

 

Some people have reported that when they are are lying down during the test the

barium comes back up. Now picture what might happen if you have food sitting

there too. 

 

" Stuck " food will impact the study, and as you said, it might distort the flow

of the barium. 

 

Clean yourself up as you would if you were having a colonoscopy! ;-(

 

________________________________

From: Leda Mae <leda444@...>

" achalasia " <achalasia >

Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 1:57 PM

Subject: Barium swallow - prep?

 

Hi everyone, I have a scheduled appointment for a barium swallow this week. I

know there is typically no prep needed, but considering our " A " , is there any

reason to forego solid food prior to the prep? Wondering if " stuck " food in the

E could impact the study - or the barium from flowing where it's supposed to.

Maybe I'm thinking about this too much, but would appreciate any feedback. 

Consult next Thursday with the surgeon for an HM...finally.

Thanks,

Kim