[JediSurfer]

Tomorrow morning I am having a Barium meal test to check my gastric emptying. This involves eating a slighty radioactive meal and sitting infront of a gamma camera for approximately 3 hours to see if the food is being digested correctly.

Has anyone had this test?

Thanks
Rich

[notme]

I was scheduled for one and didn't do it. Let us know how it goes.

[kgm0612]

Just wanted to wish you good luck!

Karen

[shockme]

ooooh-yummy..... good luck,rich! let us know how it goes. hope they can get to the bottom of your tummy troubles! trish

[Alice]

I had this test about one year ago...basically to eliminate the possibility of gastroparesis. My endo thought that was why I went low after so many meals (it was a Lantus problem which I have since solved)...but she was insistent that I was at risk for gastroparesis due to being diabetic for 41 years.

I had the test at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. I ate a cup of instant oatmeal. Loyola uses eggs.

You will lay on a fairly comfortable surface (mine was very padded...like a health spa table!)...but I think I would ask for something to go under my elbows next time. I took footies since my feet always get cold in large air conditioned buildings. You aren't supposed to move (or cough, that was tough for me!)...but it went very quickly. I might have fallen asleep.

My test turned out negative and I felt a little irritated with endo. I didn't have any of the symptoms. But, I'm glad I had the test and wouldn't worry about taking it in the future, again, if needed.

Good luck and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere! (Rush Medical Center was very quiet!)

[JediSurfer]

Well, I messed up again. Being so nervous about going to the hospital I didn't sleep at all. And with fasting from 10pm last night my BG's where not in a good state. If I could eat normally fasting wouldn't be a problem. So I have had to reschedule the appointment.
Man I hate hospitals with a vengeance. The only thing that scares me really apart from 8 foot waves.

The they give you here consists of baked beans(the only food on earth I don't like.lol), sausages and mashed potatoes.

I also have to go to the Western Park hospital around the corner from the usual hospital I attend. Apparently the gamma camera at the Hallamshire Hospital is broken. bit of a bummer considering the machine cost £100,000.

Hopefully I can get this test out of the way soon and maybe get back to a "normal" life.

thanks for your support people.

Rich.

ps
maybe I just want to stay nuclear free for a few more days.

[deb wardle]

Hi
Yes i had this done last year. I had to sit in front of the camara for an hour, but it passed quite quickly and was painless.

Deb