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#1 Goofy3987

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 09:17 AM

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So here I am sitting in the waiting room trying to drink this #### they gave me for my catscan and all it is doing is making my stomach turn and is making it so loud people are staring....I think o might throw up...I'm so glad this is my final and last test ....stupid ibs-d


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#2 CaitlinD

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Posted 29 June 2012 - 11:29 PM

That drink is the worst part! I couldn't even finish mine.

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Posted 30 June 2012 - 07:08 AM

I couldn't even finish one cup before I felt like I wa going to be sick

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Posted 02 July 2012 - 03:38 PM

Yal are scaring me now. My cat scan is tomorrow. Is the drink really that bad?

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Posted 02 July 2012 - 03:49 PM

Depends on how hungry you are..... :P It isn't that bad.. don't worry.
Please remember this is a group of folks seeking support on how to live with and manage IBS. THESE ARE ONLY MY OWN THOUGHTS. IF YOU WANT AN EXPERT OPINION, ASK A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

#6 mommy27

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Posted 02 July 2012 - 08:25 PM

Lol, well since I cant eat tomorrow, im sure il be starving :) I heard to hold my nose and down it like a shot. I hope that works!

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Posted 02 July 2012 - 08:28 PM

Good luck....my first catscan they didn't make me drink anything....

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Posted 02 July 2012 - 09:00 PM

They said they are doing 2 sets. Before and after I drink that stuff. I dont know why that makes a difference but im jist glad my doctor is being thorough. And thanks! I need all the luck I can get these days.

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Posted 03 July 2012 - 10:13 AM

It's not bad if you like minty chalk! :blink:

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Posted 03 July 2012 - 01:30 PM

Haha, no minty chalk. Thanks. I asked them if it tasted like that and they said no, like crystal lite lemonade and it does. Its not bad at all! Either that or im thirsty and I just cant tell. Now the hour wait :)

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Posted 04 July 2012 - 12:40 PM

now the iv injection was aweful!!!! It felt like I was drowning for a second, warm, then really had to pee. Almost went into a panic attack, not to mention painful iv. Wow! Glad its over. I get results back tomorrow :)

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Posted 05 July 2012 - 09:15 AM

now the iv injection was aweful!!!! It felt like I was drowning for a second, warm, then really had to pee. Almost went into a panic attack, not to mention painful iv. Wow! Glad its over. I get results back tomorrow :)

I like the IV contrast. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.The sedative for the colonoscopy is really fun. I started talking really slow and lazy, still hardly remember that day :P

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Posted 05 July 2012 - 09:23 AM

Good, colonoscopy is in august for me. I dont wont to remember it either ;)





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