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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: mandss on September 06, 2022, 09:05:24 AM

Title: TA scan
Post by: mandss 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?

Title: Re: TA scan
Post by: Flossieteacake 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!

Title: Re: TA scan
Post by: Tinkerbell on September 06, 2022, 09:47:16 AM

How much are they asking you to drink?

Title: Re: TA scan
Post by: mandss on September 06, 2022, 09:56:46 AM

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

Title: Re: TA scan
Post by: Smokey 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.