I had that test 7 yrs ago. They put a iv in my arm, injected something first, I don't recall what that was, then I had to lay still while they took some pics. Then they injected the nuclear stuff and something to make my gallbladder spasm, then took a series of pics. I was supposed to tell them when the pain was the same as the pain that I was having. Well, I didn't need to tell them. They figured out all by themselves! I don't remember how long it took. I seem to recall about an hour. Good thing is that you don't have to undress! No open back gowns! My results, test on Thursday, gallbladder out on Monday. Wasn't functioning at all. This was 7yrs after jpouch. I have no problems with increased output since. I have cut down on fatty, fried foods.
And BTW so has my mom who lost her gallbladder years ago and who is not a poucher.
hope this helps, good luck
Shannon

I just wanted to thank everyone for all their help and good wishes. The HIDA scan came out in the normal span and I have choosen not to have my gallbladder out on wednesday as was scheduled. The surgeon still doesn't know this. He's on vac. until tommarrow and the GI doc said he handle notification. Anyway, it still hurts but changes and monitoring of diet help. The best thing now is: my biggest remaining problem is that my seat pillow for the car isn't helping (my butt hurts after driving for more that 45min). To find a better one, I must.
Okay, so this post didn't really belong in 'need help now,' but it was a follow-up....
Have a good picnic weekend all.
-sara