Gastrografin - Experiences with ileostomy?

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Homie With A Stomie NS
Jun 28, 2022 7:40 pm

July 11th is my follow-up scan to check the big C business...been doing treatments every 2 weeks for months so it's almost time....So has anyone drunk this gastrografin and if so how did it affect you and or your output etc.....If you believe in prayers I will take every one of them for remission or control...thank you all have a great one....remember it's free to be kind

Past Member
Jun 28, 2022 7:51 pm
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Sending loads of love your way! I will keep you in my prayers.

Homie With A Stomie NS
Jun 28, 2022 7:54 pm

You rock, my friend. Thank you.

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StPetie
Jun 28, 2022 8:49 pm
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I've drunk way more than my share of contrast, but I checked and only had gastrografin once. I didn't notice any effect on output. I have a colostomy, however, so "Your results may vary." Good luck. You have my best wishes for remission.

Cplumber
Jun 28, 2022 9:33 pm
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You are prayed for!! And will continue!!!

 

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Homie With A Stomie NS
Jun 28, 2022 9:40 pm

You are awesome. Ty ty ty.

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Jun 28, 2022 9:45 pm


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Casper9
Jun 28, 2022 11:18 pm
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I've had my ileostomy for 27 years and have had lots of tests. Any time I had to drink any kind of contrast liquid, it went through me pretty fast. I learned quickly to remind the technicians that I have an ileostomy and they won't have much time to do the test if they want the contrast liquid to still be inside me, lol. I'm not sure if I've had that specific one but I'm sure it would have a similar outcome. Good luck with everything! Sending lots of prayers your way!

Homie With A Stomie NS
Jun 29, 2022 12:02 am

I did call back and spoke directly to the CT tech who informed me that they do this with many ileostomy people but stated there are 2 drinks 1 night before and 1 1hr prior to the procedure and seeing I have no large bowel not to drink 1st only do the 2nd drink....will do follow up afterwards.... Thank you for the prayers and positive vibes in advance.....much appreciated.

lovely
Jun 29, 2022 5:24 am
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Sending prayers for good results. Please keep us updated.

Axl
Jun 29, 2022 8:00 am
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Hi momma

I don't remember anything out of the ordinary other than the feeling of wetting yourself, you'll see .. and I hope you get everything you deserve.

Homie With A Stomie NS
Jun 29, 2022 1:21 pm

Thank you, my friend....smile on

Homie With A Stomie NS
Jun 29, 2022 1:22 pm

Thank you very much. Appreciated.

StPetie
Jun 29, 2022 8:22 pm
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Any time. I wish I had better information for you.

NOLA Lady
Jun 30, 2022 1:16 am
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God bless and heal you.

Homie With A Stomie NS
Jun 30, 2022 12:38 pm


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