bobster

While I got explicit instructions not to chew gum, I am glad you only had to reschedule without a penalty. While you can search the forum as this topic has come up many times, here is a quick do and don't list for your next PetScan

� 24 hours prior to your appointment:

o Refrain from consuming any caffeine, including any decaffeinated products for 24 hours prior to your exam. Note: Decaffeinated products still contain small amounts of caffeine.

� 12 hours prior to your appointment:

o Stay on a low-carbohydrate diet. (See guide on what to eat.)
o Do NOT engage in any strenuous exercise.
o Do NOT chew gum.
o Avoid mints.

� 6 hours prior to your appointment:

o Do NOT eat anything.
o Drink several glasses of water (2-6).
o Take any prescribed medications as usual.
o If you need to eat, please stick to a small protein-only meal.

� Low-Carbohydrate Diet Guide

Foods allowed: Protein
All meats
Hard cheeses
Unsweetened peanut butter
Tofu
Eggs
Oil, margarine, butter
Non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach

Foods NOT Allowed: Carbohydrates
Cereal
Pasta
Dry beans
Fruit and fruit juices
Sugar and candy
Starchy vegetables, such as peas, corn and potatoes
Alcohol
Bread
Rice
Gravy
Jams and jellies
Honey
Milk (including non-dairy milk)
Coffee or tea

Good luck and don't worry too much about you PETScan results , as many as 1 in 4 are false positives. (Or in my case, 2 out of 4).
Charm