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mandss

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TA scan
« on: September 06, 2022, 09:05:24 AM »

I have to go for a tummy and pelvic scan next week but there is no way on earth I can drink the required amount and not go to the loo for 1 1/2 hours. Last time I only had the pelvic scan and that did not require it. I can barely last 1/2 hour, and when I need to go I cannot hold it. Do I ring them and explain? Or go with an empty bladder and the procedure cannot be done correctly?
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Flossieteacake

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Re: TA scan
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2022, 09:09:15 AM »

I would ring and ask them for advice. No way could I hold that much water either!
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Tinkerbell

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Re: TA scan
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2022, 09:47:16 AM »

How much are they asking you to drink?
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mandss

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Re: TA scan
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2022, 09:56:46 AM »

1 1/2 pints and not to pee for 2 hours..its impossible
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Smokey

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Re: TA scan
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2022, 04:32:39 PM »

I’ve recently had one of these and only drank 1 pt they are pretty quick with scan and the loo is in same room. You can drink 1/2 pint before you leave then top up in waiting room. I found it helpful to practice holding it for several days the week before.  You could also wear a Tena pad in case of leakage.

Good luck.
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