This topic is about preparing for a CT scan when you have an ileostomy, specifically focusing on the use of Gastrografin oral contrast. The person sharing their experience is scheduled for a follow-up CT scan to check on their cancer status and is seeking advice from others who have ileostomies. They are curious about how drinking Gastrografin might affect their stoma output and are also open to receiving prayers for remission or disease control.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by others:

1. After consulting with a CT technician, it was recommended to skip the night-before dose of Gastrografin and only take the dose one hour before the scan, due to the absence of a large bowel.

2. Many community members offered prayers and well wishes, showing support and empathy.

3. A person with a colostomy shared that they drank Gastrografin once and noticed no change in their output, but they reminded that experiences might differ for those with ileostomies.

4. Someone with a 27-year history of having an ileostomy mentioned that any oral contrast tends to pass through very quickly. They advised always informing the radiology staff so they can perform the scan promptly before the contrast exits the body.

5. Another individual noted that they experienced nothing unusual except for a brief sensation similar to "wetting yourself."

6. No adverse reactions specific to Gastrografin were reported. The main takeaway is the rapid transit of the contrast through an ileostomy and the importance of ensuring the medical staff is aware of this.