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rybecca20    160

rybecca20
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Everyone talks about the leak test but no one says how yucky it is. You haven't had anything to drink or est and the. They give u this white nasty stuff and tell you to drink it all. It's pretty scary because you just don't know what to expect. Then it takes terrible and then when you pass it!!! Omg cramps are awful. Am I the only one that felt this way.

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mommeof3    58

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Everyone talks about the leak test but no one says how yucky it is. You haven't had anything to drink or est and the. They give u this white nasty stuff and tell you to drink it all. It's pretty scary because you just don't know what to expect. Then it takes terrible and then when you pass it!!! Omg cramps are awful. Am I the only one that felt this way.

My doc did not give me a leak test, he must have checked when he was inside. I asked about it and he told me that he could tell if i had a leak by the Fluid that was in my jp drain. He told me that everything was looking good and not to worry. So i did not have to take the nasty stuff. Sorry you had to go through that.

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mamitalosingit    20

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Rybecca - I completely agree. I almost wanted to vomit. And mine, they also had me going up and down on this xray machine, THAT did not help.

Never want to go through that again!

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resqme3    10

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OMG! The leak test was the worst part of the whole procedure, My stomach was slow to move the contrast into the bowel, so it started cramping severely and I ended up vomiting up about half of the contrast liquid. Let me tell you, there are no words for how painfully awful that was.

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luckylady131    51

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I did throw up the contrast after my first leak test. It showed my stomach was super swollen and so I had to have another one the following day. So so nasty.

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zelmo    20

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Wow.. the hospital where my surgery occurred had a machine that I stepped up on and stood during the test....the equipment moved up and down while I stood there swallowing the liquid. It was very fast and yes the barium tasted awful...but thankfully it was over very quickly...and yeah I threw up on the way back to my room. And that was the ONLY time I have thrown up since my surgery. Thank goodness I am two days away from week 3...moist and soft foods. I have grown tired of Protein Drinks , Jello and SF popsicles, and broth. I can't wait for the variety!

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resqme3    10

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I did throw up the contrast after my first leak test. It showed my stomach was super swollen and so I had to have another one the following day. So so nasty.

Wow! If they told me that I had to do that again, I think I would have screamed. I'm so sorry you had to go through that twice!

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shanbutler    15

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I totally agree, it was sooo nasty I could not hold it down at all. So they made me try again the next day, same thing I could not do it. So I had to stay 4 days in hospital and they finally did X-rays because I wasn't trying it again. That was the worst part ever!

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BigGirlPanties    957

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YIKES...my surgery is just around the corner... UGH...I hope I don't have to do that... I think my doc checks while you are still "under" :)

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rybecca20    160

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I totally agree' date=' it was sooo nasty I could not hold it down at all. So they made me try again the next day, same thing I could not do it. So I had to stay 4 days in hospital and they finally did X-rays because I wasn't trying it again. That was the worst part ever![/quote']

Yes I would not of done it again no way!!!

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Justine13    264

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My doc did one in surgery but then I had another one the next day. The radiologist decided not to give me barium bu something else. I only had to take three little separate sips. Gross but my experience wasn't as bad as I expected it to be.

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Territravel    217

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In Mexico, my barium was blue. Ugghhh! I would take tiny sips and hold my nose. I actually cheated, and threw the last little bit int he sink..LOL!

P.s Don't tell my Doctor.

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Izuri    428

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It was horrible! I took it in a quick shot and it felt like it was a huge mass right below my sternum. VERY painful for a few minutes.

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rockafam    7

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I am terrified! I have to have a leak test done on Monday! I am already nauseous and not holding things down very well. I am 3 weeks out! Yikes!!!

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