I made it through

Just checking in to let you guys know how today went. I am home now. Things went pretty smoothly. When I got to the place that was going to run the test - I was given the choice of flavors for the barium stuff- at first I went with very berry - 2 bottles of it. But 3/4 of the way through bottle number 1 I realized that I would not be able to make it through another 15 ounces - so I had my  husband trade out for a banana flavored bottle. It actually seemed easier to take. So if I have to do it again - I am thinking I will go with a banana bottle and a vanilla bottle.

I then had to have an iv - and they put a little saline through to make sure that it was going to work. I had a few scans done and then they put the iodine into the iv. I felt the warm sensation - that I had been warned about. Then they did a few more scans. You are told to take a deep breath and hold your breath- sometimes for about 5 seconds and sometimes 10 seconds. And after a few of those- it was over. Then the iv was removed and I was ready to go. So very thankful that it went smoothly.

And the best news- is that I did not have to try out the beach towel/ Walmart combo - that we had set up just in case I ended up with diarrhea and did not make it home. We did go straight home - just in case diarrhea did hit - but as of now - a couple of hours later- I have not had any problems with that. I have had a headache though. And so I have been trying to drink a lot of water to move things on through.

Anyway I will find out the results on Friday. I will have labs done, see Dr and have the port flushed.
Anyway - I will let you guys know what I find out Friday afternoon.

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While I was there - I meant a lady named Tracy - she is only 41 years old. And on Good Friday - the day that I had my last Chemo - she was finding out that she had breast cancer. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. She has had a whirlwind couple of weeks- and the rest of this week is full of - Wed - a port put in with Friday being her 1st chemo. She really needs prayers. Thanks so much! :o)