Colonic Hydro Therapy

Perhaps someone could help me with this.. I had my RNY March of 2003.  I am interested in getting a hydro-colonic,  my appt is tomorrow.  But wondered if any other GB patients have had experience with this, or know of any drawbacks of having this done.  Thanks so much!  Cheri

Why do you want to get a colonic? I know that the practitioners of these procedures talk about the benefits - but there is absolutely NO scientific evidence that this is beneficial or necessary. If a person is constipated and they use an enema - that's very understandable.  If a person has slow gut motility, they may need to change their diet (add fiber & water), use a stool softener, or use a stimulant such as reglan (by Rx).   I had a professor in college that used to say - "if we were meant to have colonics, we would have come equipped with a hose up our butts" I recognize that this is an opinion, stated in a rather harsh way - but it ties to the fact that our bodies are amazing things with many protective and balancing mechanisms.  It already has a system for elimination, why do we need to fix it if it isn't broken?

I appreciate your response and comments on colonics, but I was mainly looking for if there would be a problem getting one medically.  They're working with  a different section the lower intestine, so I don't foresee a problem, but thought someone might know.  As for my reasons, stated simply, they are personal and it's something I would like to do.

Sorry I have no information pertaining to your question but I would appreciate learning how things go for you as I hav eread about this procedure and have considered prior to, as well as after RNY.  Thanks.  Janienne

I also would love to have a colonic at some point--I would check with your doctor to be safe (although many doctors and other health professionals do not approve of colonics so you might get some slack from that).  I would love to hear more about how your colonic goes when/if you have it!!