Question:
How often do you get or have you had colon cleansing,

colon irrigation or colon hydrotherapy done (not with pills or drinks, but mechanically in a sterile environment with autoclaved or disposable equipment) since you have had WLS?    — yourdivaness (posted on June 19, 2003)

June 19, 2003
Twice a year should be sufficient on the colon cleanses. I wouldn't do them more then that. Always inform the practioner that you've had Gastric Bypass beforehand.
   — Starrlina

June 19, 2003
Why are you getting colon cleansing? Do you have a history of polyps? My surgeon, regular physician and nutritionist told me that getting those cleansings done is a waste of money and emotional aggrivation. If you have a history of colon polyps, family history of colon polyps or colon cancer, you don't need to get these unless you can't poop for a couple of days and might have a block. The colon cleansing just upsets your body's chemistry too much, otherwise. Your body has to learn how to clean itself, and having chemicals, disposable equipment, etc... it is too hard on your insides and eventually your body won't be able to eliminate waste materials without it. Get another physicians opinion before going through this time and again. Listen to your body. It will tell you when you need help! :~) Good luck!
   — Sharon M. B.

June 19, 2003
I agree with the last poster on all points. It's not necessary to do this. It has become some type of a fad with the stars, but your body does this naturally.
   — ZZ S.

June 19, 2003
I agree with the others- as I feel it not only takes out waste, but the fluids that your body may need. The colon (as well the uterus) is a self cleaning body part, and should be left alone- unless a Doctor says to clean them out; I wouldn't do it.
   — Karen R.

June 19, 2003
Thanks for the responses so far everyone. I didn't say or write that "I" was getting it done. Okay now, I was ONLY asking a question. Sharon, why do you ask me "Why are you getting a colon cleansing? Do you have a history of polyps?" Has anyone studied this procedure at all? I'm considering it. I'm simply asking the question. There are several members on this website who gets it done, some more than others. You don't have to have colon polyps to have colon cleansing, irrigation or hydrotherapy done. I'm sure if you go to the library, and click on Colon Health or Colon Cleanser(s), you will find out who some of them are. I will say some are quite knowledgeable in this area of holistic or alternative medicine and nutrition as well as other areas. I'm in school now for a master's degree in Holistic Medicine & Nutrition and will be practicing soon once passing the required exams and licensure. So, as I mentioned, I just asked the question. Umm, I don't quite agree with you in that the colon can cleanse itself. That is not true, ladies. Can we wait for a moment and get back to this after a few more have responded? I will give you some examples of what I have learned-just for future reference. Since I wasn't sure 100%, that's why I asked. When or if anyone practices all-natural health, naturopathy or take herbs of any kind, then they can relate, but let's just wait and see, then I'll let you in on a little something, o.k.?
   — yourdivaness

June 19, 2003
Howdy!! I just wanted to share w/yall something I learned while in school. I do not agree or disagree w/the following information! I am just sharing what I learned. I went to school last year for my Manicuing license, we had a fella come in for an aromatherapy/reflexology class. He told us some chilling 'facts'(or not????) about this colon cleansing. That people can have 10-15lbs of Fecal matter just lying in their colon, (john wayne was an example he used, supposedly when JW died he had 12+lbs of FM in him, and Elvis was an astonishing(or not!) 15+lbs) That colon cleansings were excellent for your body, that most infections in the organs and blood stream come from rotting FM inside your colon. NOW....again dont bombard me with screaming complaints, I am only sharing what I was "taught". The guy was a good reflexologist, and had wonderful hands, he worked mostly with the lymph system, and I let him "empty my lymph nodes"(those are his words not mine). When the guy was done, my sinuses were draining so much I had to throw up 3-4 times afterward, and I did NOT get a sinus infection the whole winter!! I dont know if that was why, but my cold was gone the next day, and I had 0 problems the rest of the YR. I did NOT however run out and get a colon cleansing!!!!!! I would allow him to "redrain whatever he drained" Cuz I have allergies right now that are murder!!!!!! Just sharing info, again, please do NOT throw stuff at me!! TTFN....
   — Leslie N.

June 19, 2003
With my medical history I have been the recipient of more colonoscopies than I ever wanted. I have watched the monitor on several occasions and can testify that there is no excess fecal matter clinging to the walls etc... I would prefer to fast, take an exlax and spend the irrigation money on something special for myself....
   — lessofme170