Question:
I'm 20 months post-op. Is it safe to take colon cleaning medications?

   — Caliqueen (posted on November 5, 2008)

November 5, 2008
Can you be a little more specific? What kind of colon cleansing meds are you referring to? There are so many out on the market now a days that can fall into this category. Ex Lax, Correctol, Miralax, herbal teas, Colace, Phoso-soda...the list goes on and on. Certain ones should be fine but others should not be used unless you talk to your doctor first.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 5, 2008
Why on eart would you need colon cleansing medication? Call your surgeon...
   — maria09elena

November 5, 2008
Not sure what you mean by colon cleaning medications. However, I have some periods of time where I get constipated so I have used Miralax. It's gentle, no cramping, and dissolves nicely with no funky taste.
   — dadebrito

November 5, 2008
Scrub your pipes out naturally with fiber...JMHO!
   — .Anita R.

November 6, 2008
What did I tell you?!?!? LOL!!!! Colon Cleanse is ok to take. Just not everyday. Only for short periods of time when you feel like your body needs it. Many GB patients take fiber capsules everyday. If you're not one of these people, I don't see where a cleanse tablet every once in a while, would harm you especially if you're not taking fiber everyday. I have to take iron tablets on a regular and they make me get "backed-up" Therefore, I take them periodically and I feel so much better afterwards! Smooches!!
   — Caliqt03

November 6, 2008
I am not sure what you mean by colon cleansing either. My surgeon was very specific about laxatives, stool softener, etc. 20 months out I hope to be eating my fill of fiber with vegetables and fruits. I am 4 months out and use Benefiber or Miralax, following manufacture directions. These are the products approved by my surgeon. I have only use them because of constipation. CALL YOUR Surgeon. You do not want to create an unstable diet which could lead to medical difficulties.
   — redpetal_14