PET Scans Dos and Don’ts

lizzydavis
lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
in Colorectal Cancer #1
PET Scans Dos and Don’ts

Just wanted to give you a heads-up for your next PET Scan.

I was told to:

Eat Nothing and drink nothing after 12:00 pm the night before. Although water is ok to drink.

No chewing gum, mints, etc.

Wear Sweats or pants and shirts without metal closures. No bra.

They will hook up an IV and have you drink liquid (something like well water).

Take an anxiety pill one hour prior if you are claustraphobic.

You may take your daily morning medication if you can tolerate it on an emtpy stomch.

Procedure takes approx. 90 minutes.

The results are sent to your Doc.

Good Luck!

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  • coloCan
    coloCan Member Posts: 1,944 Member
    #2
    Also,if I recall correctly, don't exercise the day before a PET
    tho you can prior to CT......
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #3
    coloCan said:

    Also,if I recall correctly, don't exercise the day before a PET
    tho you can prior to CT......

    Thanks for adding that! I forgot to mention it! They did tell
    Thanks for adding that! I forgot to mention it! They did tell me.

    Hugs,
    Lizzy
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #4
    Praying
    Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Thats great that you have outlined this for the others. I'm hoping the best for you and wishing you the best outcome on this scan.

    Kim
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #5
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Praying
    Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Thats great that you have outlined this for the others. I'm hoping the best for you and wishing you the best outcome on this scan.

    Kim

    You will sit in a room
    You will sit in a room quietly for about 45 minutes. So go potty. No phones, no music, no reading. They want your mind clear so that your brain isn't showing too much activity.....
  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
    #6
    No carbs
    At dinner the night before
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #7
    Nana b said:

    You will sit in a room
    You will sit in a room quietly for about 45 minutes. So go potty. No phones, no music, no reading. They want your mind clear so that your brain isn't showing too much activity.....

    Thanks for adding that. I appreciate it!
    Thanks for adding that. I appreciate it!
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #8
    Buckwirth said:

    No carbs
    At dinner the night before

    This I did not know.
    This I did not know. No one told me that. Wow! Thanks!
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #9
    Buckwirth said:

    No carbs
    At dinner the night before

    This I did not know.
    This I did not know. No one told me that. Wow! Thanks!
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #10
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Praying
    Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Thats great that you have outlined this for the others. I'm hoping the best for you and wishing you the best outcome on this scan.

    Kim

    Kim, Thank you! It is so good to know you are there.
    Kim, Thank you! It is so good to know you are there. I appreciate your support so much.

    Lizzy
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #11
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Praying
    Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Thats great that you have outlined this for the others. I'm hoping the best for you and wishing you the best outcome on this scan.

    Kim

    Kim, Thank you! It is so
    Kim, Thank you! It is so good to know you are there. I appreciate your support so much.

    Lizzy

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