Question for liver metsters

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

I can't drink the normal drink. I apparently get "bowel loops" and the radiologist can't read my scan. Then they make me drink more. and redo the scan. and the problem keeps reoccurring.

In NY they gave me ORAL HYPAQUE.

Though I no have an order for NO CONTRAST -- I have checked this w/the onc and w/the imaging center -- I still drink the drink which I only drink a small amnt of. At the center they give me the clear stuff to mix w/my tea. They say I have to drink it all. I say ok, go to the ladies room, and take only a few sips. OTHERWISE I LIVE ON THE TOILET FOR 3 DAYS.

I DO NOT GET THE CONTRAST INJECTION. And they get good pics every time.

That's my experience.

(Initially I had mets throughout my liver, too many to count. FYI.)

I get CHEST/ABDOMEN/PELVIS SCANS. Never had a PET. Most say they are awful. Long and you have to stay very still. My onc doesn't believe in them. Too many false positives.

For me CTs are easy breezy. Especially when I secretly diminish the huge amnt they consistently give me except when they give a laughable gynormous amnt. Sometimes I get a small bottle. Sometimes I get a huge bottle. I would never make it out of the bldg if I drank it all. I take about 2 tspns worth in a large tea bottle.

But I am interested in hearing what your experiences are. I am due in June for now annual -- with no contrast. I am told I must drink, but don't get the injection. Very confusing.

If you have abdomen, they say -- have to drink. but no injection.

BIG MYSTERY HERE... Now I'm even more confused. (Maybe it's the wine I'm drinking as I type...) )

Andi