CT Scan question

Hello Bob

I drink the litre of water prior to a scan but not to distend my urostomy pouch. The main reason to to keep you hydrated so that your veins are plumped up and the medics can get a canula in your hand or arm easily for the dye to be pumped in. Usually, I void my pouch just before I get on the scanner bench.

Yesterday I went for a blood test, was clearly cold and dehydrated so it took seven attempts to get a sample. Today I have blue pin cushions for arms.

CB

All the best for today Bob x

I once rang the Dr's surgery as I had a suspected UTI after a TURBT, I thought I'd explained it all quite clearly.  The receptionist said that she'd get the nurse to look at my womb 

Hi Bob,I hope the scan went well.I have had the same problem but last time I told them that the stoma bag was fit to burst & was able to empty it.Before the cystectomy it was so painful to drink any large quantity of fluid due to chronic inflammation.I also have squamous cell cancer.Can I ask what kind of symptoms you had before diagnosis ? Mine were obstructive & irritative with no visible blood.It’s hard to find much information on the rarer types of bladder cancer.Love & best wishes Jane 

When I have a renogram I'm supposed to drink a pint & neo is always full at the end. Given that the scan has to be completed in a certain time, I was quite surprised at the last one when they said to say if I needed to empty during it. 'You're very full' I was told at the end - as if I couldn't tell that myself! As they give me a diuretic, I've learnt not to drink too much or I have to empty every half hour or so for a while. 

Ive noticed that the info letter recommends people with a stoma to bring a leg bag or night bag to allow for the extra output.