Question:
Can I still get a colonic cleansing after my wls surgery?

I haven't gotten a colonic cleansing yet but I have read about it and I'm very interested in it? I was thinking of getting one done before surgery. Can I still do it or will it be best to leave it alone due to any complications that(GOD forbid) it might cause?    — dainty (posted on October 7, 2001)

October 7, 2001
One, colonic cleansers do nothing for you. They are up there with snake oil and ear candles for useless quasi-medical treatments. I speak from experience--waste doesn't get backed up in your system as you are lead to believe. Its nothing more than an expesive enema. Two, I need to have a colonoscopy done (family history of colon polyps) and my surgeon insists I wait 3 months before having the procedure done. He wants to make sure I am fully healed on the inside.
   — [Anonymous]

October 10, 2001
I totally agree with the second poster. Besides, after surgery prep your poor ol' colon ain't gonna need any more "cleansing" for a looooong time!
   — [Anonymous]

November 2, 2004
I have had colonic cleansing and I now believe they are great. What they tell you about crud coating your colon (grandma's cookies still in there, etc.) is real. I know. I saw it. I had more energy, felt better and overall would recommend them. However, after my surgery I doubt I will do another one. I'll be eating so little and eating so much healthier. Just my 2 cents. Alice
   — alicefromdallas