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I'm writing from radiology... Just drank 3 bottles of Barium Sulfate. Yum! Love my IV accessory too! This is my 2nd MRI, still on the hunt for captain "C"... Argh....

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Oh man... was that the only place they could get your IV in? That's annoying. At least it wasn't in your leg...

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  2. Jeff BaldwinFebruary 13, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    I did a Barium swallow once. I was intrigued by the weight of the cup...was not expecting it to be so heavy. Even more intriguing was watching the image of me swallowing it. And even more intriguing than that was the poo the next day!!! It was, by far, the oddest poo I had taken....EVER. Strange stuff that barium....

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    To Anthony from Mary Beth

    Anthony, you are gushing creative even with an IV in the back of your hand and a quest to crush the C. I have been inspired by your amazing portfolio, solemn mourning photo museum, slick photo booth that I could live in and now this gorgeous blog for your pursuit of good health. YOU ARE FREAKIN'AMAZING. I would love to buy you and Andrea a drink, health tonic, anything but barium. In fact, what is your address. I have something (healthy) in mind to send. Stay inspired and committed to health and life.

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