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Yesterday I had my first fill. I have had diarrhea for the past 24 hours. The doctor thinks I may have had a reaction to the gastroview (which I think is liquid barium) that they have me during the X-ray test. Anyone else experience this??

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I didn't realize that you had to drink the Barium stuff for a fill. I was just told that most of the time they will go by feel, which seemed odd to me, but even the videos showed it that way. Hopefully I don't have to drink that stuff tomorrow, I have such a bad gag reflex to start with :wacko: Hope you start feeling better soon.

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Each doctor is different on how they do fills. Some do them with barium, some do just flouro, and others do it by feel. My doctor goes by feel. I've only had one fill so far, but get my next one on Monday. Since my port flipped shortly after surgery, I didnt get my first fill until 9 weeks post op, and when I got my fill it was while he was fixing my port. So, this next fill will be my first 'normal' fill. I hope I can get more restriction because I know I need it!

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I actually got constipated after that stuff, but one of the side effects online is Diarrhea. I am sure it will pass, but If it last for a while make sure u call ur doc and ask.

Yay congrats on ur first fill!!!

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