Question:
Can a post op safely have colon hydrotherapy or colonics?

   — Allison Mupas (posted on December 31, 2002)

December 31, 2002
When you get one, does it dehydrate you? I wonder when they do that if it removes waste AND water, water that your body may need to absorb. Why exactly are they needed? I also wonder if the colonic eliminates a nescessary body function- that may not be a good thing? Does your colon go into shock? I personally have never been interested one. I kind of feel that the human body is a pretty fine tool when it comes to eliminating it's own waste, and cleaning out what is not meant to be cleaned out may not be a good thing. Just like douching, you are only supposed to do it sparingly. But occasionally it does us good, so who knows. All I know is that the body has been doing it's thing just fine for thousands of years.... but I am curious to know whay people get them???????
   — Karen R.

December 31, 2002
Yes. If you're going to a reputable therapist, they'll replace the things that ought to be in there. Some of us have a need for extraordinary help due to genetic defects or for other reasons. It only touches the colon (large bowel) and doesn't mess with the small bowel (intestine) at all. It actually helps hydrate, oddly.
   — vitalady

December 31, 2002
My coloscopy clean out every 3 years is good enough for me. I realize it isn't the same but colonics are not my cup of tea. If it works for you I do not see why it should be a problem aftewards but I would ask the surgeon and maybe a gastroenterologist and your PCP, so they know what you are doing in case there is a problem.
   — zoedogcbr