CT SCAN - FULL BODY

Hi Elisha how are you?

I had a ct scan last year. You have to drink a special drink once you get there and they like to inject ink through your veins as it shows a better picture. I did not have the ink injected as i am petrified of needles, bit silly really but my scan showed every thing clearly any way so i was lucky.

You just lay on a bed and it moves in and out of a large cicle that takes pictures. it really is not scary or invasive at all.

I went to the same place for most of my biopsys or scans so all the staff got to know me. it makes it a little easier if your alone all the time to see a friendly face. I hope that your scans go well. please let me know how you go.

Danielle x

Hi Elisha,

I had my full body CT Scan on Monday.   As per Leonies' comments, you will be advised when to stop eating, but you can drink fluids (nothing milky though).  You will be given some concoction mixed with cordial to drink (you get to choose what flavour cordial too, woohoo :o)  I had 3 glasses to drink every 20 minutes, then you will get a canula put in.  In the room, they will connect you up with the fluid.  You will be told to hold your breath with the machine does a lap of your body.  You may need to do this a couple of times.  The fluid going through your body, will make you hot and feel like you wet yourself.  It was the freakiest thing I have ever felt.

Hope all goes well and you get the all clear, as I did today. Yay!!!  You may want to get a hold of your Breast Care Nurse to follow up on the results as mine told me that the Doctors don't get back to you with results.  And it is a nice change to hear some good news. :o)

Take Care

Rachx