Question:
COLON CLEANSING

I AM FIVE YEARS OUT OF OPEN RNY. I HAVE A FIBER BASED QUICK CLEANSE KIT TO DETOX MY LIVER, INTESTINES, AND OVERALL GENERAL BETTER COLON HEALTH. THE SYSTEM THAT I HAS REQUIRES YOU TO DRING 8 GLASSES OF WATER WITH IT EACH DAY UNTIL YOU ARE FINISHED WITH THE PROGRAM. SUPPOSEDLY, THE WATER IS WHAT ACTIVATES THE NATURAL FIBER AND CAUSES THE DETOX TO WORK. DOES ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW IF THIS IS SAFE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A SICK DAY SINCE MY SURGERY, HAVE LOST 170 POUNDS AND FEEL GOOD BUT SOMETIMES SLUGGISH MY FRIEND SAYS THAT A DETOX WOULD DO WONDERS. HELP!!!! ERIC A. KING [email protected]    — eak61065 (posted on September 5, 2009)

September 5, 2009
First I need to say that I am Pre-WLS, so don't know how it will effect someone with an RNY. I do a detox about every 6 months, sounds similar to what you are talking about. Some of the kits are easier on your system than others. I use one that is a two week cleanse, no stomach and intestinal cramping as it works more slowly than some out there. It has herbs and fiber to clear out the liver and such, and recommends that you eat a 'clean' diet, fruits, veggies, lean chicken and fish, and LOTS of water. The water helps to activate the fiber and keep from getting bound up from it and to flush out the toxins. As with most all things, I would suggest checking with you doctor prior to doing this to see what his/her recommendation is. Good luck!
   — Libby R.

September 6, 2009
Apple Cider Vinegar does a cleaning of you pretty good, check out bragg.com it definatly is natural
   — Gerald P.

September 6, 2009
Any time you are considering changing your diet from the guidelines your surgeon has given you, be sure to explain what you are considering to him. Somethings that are safe or even beneficial to a person who has not has WLS may not be a good idea, or may even be unhealthy for someone who has had WLS.
   — KimM