Calories in Barium Sulfate?

littlevegangirl0289
littlevegangirl0289 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Random question, but I have to get a procedure done that involves drinking ReadiCat Barium Sulfate. I wasn’t sure if I should add it to my daily calorie limit...Anyone have any ideas?

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  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    littlevegangirl0289 wrote: »
    Random question, but I have to get a procedure done that involves drinking ReadiCat Barium Sulfate. I wasn’t sure if I should add it to my daily calorie limit...Anyone have any ideas?

    I would not worry about the barium swallow. You probably won't feel like eating after the procedure. Just my 2 cents...
  • Lillymoo01
    Lillymoo01 Posts: 2,865 Member
    That stuff pretty much passes straight through you so I don't think you will absorb many calories. I wouldn't worry about it.
  • Hamsibian
    Hamsibian Posts: 1,388 Member
    edited July 2018
    You'll be fasting, and even the mildest after effects are not pleasant. Don't worry about it.

    Good luck with the procedure!
  • Noreenmarie1234
    Noreenmarie1234 Posts: 7,492 Member
    It has negligible calories. The flavored kinds have a bit, but <100. I have to admit I looked it up as well when I was having a procedure. It kind of is a disordered thing to worry about.
  • comptonelizabeth
    comptonelizabeth Posts: 1,701 Member
    It goes straight through you and blocks the toilet. Trust me, I know. I doubt it has many calories
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