Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 I had a CT Scan before each of my two supplement WL surgeries. No problem at all. Nor did I have a problem with the Upper GI series which required me to drink the barium cocktail. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com Terri Monteagudo wrote: > > Hello - > > I have only posted a few times..but have a question for you. > Due to a severe bout with diverticulitis last week, my Dr. wants to > order a CT Scan - however she is consulting with the radiologist first > to see if there will be a problem ingesting the needed liquid first due > to my surgery. > > Have any of you had a CT Scan since having WLS? If so..was drinking the > liquid ok? I understand it is quite a bit of liquid in a small amount of > time and that is what concerns me.... > > You can email me privately if you like.. > terri.m@... > > Thanks! > Terri > Open RNY 11-30-00 > Pacific Bariatric Center > San Diego > 135 lbs lost > " WLS - If I had to do it over again - I would run, not walk.. " > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 Hi Terri: I have had two CAT scans since having my wls and each time it was through the ER at our local hospital. I had to drink two 8 ounce cups of the contrast, but made sure to tell them that I couldn't drink it as fast as a normal person because of the size of my pouch. Neither time was there a problem. They let me take as long as I wanted to. With me, as soon as I finished drinking the contrast, I had to wait for 90 minutes to allow it to travel throughout my body and then have the CAT scan done. Both times, they allowed for all of this. My advice is to make sure well ahead of time that the people who are doing the CAT scan know about your wls and the fact that you have a much smaller stomach and can't drink liquids as fast as the normal person can. This way then they can make the necessary allowances for you so that you don't have to feel rushed and can take your time. The stuff you have to drink doesn't taste real bad - sort of a salty, iodine taste. Just be upfront with them and just tell them you can't drink it down real fast or you will become sick. Good luck with your scan and let us know what the outcome is. Jerri in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 I did one last summer. I had to drink it ahead, at home, then more there. They just allowed more time. Thanks, Vitalady T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com CT Scan question > Hello - > > I have only posted a few times..but have a question for you. > Due to a severe bout with diverticulitis last week, my Dr. wants to > order a CT Scan - however she is consulting with the radiologist first > to see if there will be a problem ingesting the needed liquid first due > to my surgery. > > Have any of you had a CT Scan since having WLS? If so..was drinking the > liquid ok? I understand it is quite a bit of liquid in a small amount of > time and that is what concerns me.... > > You can email me privately if you like.. > terri.m@... > > Thanks! > Terri > Open RNY 11-30-00 > Pacific Bariatric Center > San Diego > 135 lbs lost > " WLS - If I had to do it over again - I would run, not walk.. " > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 I did one last summer. I had to drink it ahead, at home, then more there. They just allowed more time. Thanks, Vitalady T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com CT Scan question > Hello - > > I have only posted a few times..but have a question for you. > Due to a severe bout with diverticulitis last week, my Dr. wants to > order a CT Scan - however she is consulting with the radiologist first > to see if there will be a problem ingesting the needed liquid first due > to my surgery. > > Have any of you had a CT Scan since having WLS? If so..was drinking the > liquid ok? I understand it is quite a bit of liquid in a small amount of > time and that is what concerns me.... > > You can email me privately if you like.. > terri.m@... > > Thanks! > Terri > Open RNY 11-30-00 > Pacific Bariatric Center > San Diego > 135 lbs lost > " WLS - If I had to do it over again - I would run, not walk.. " > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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