I keep seeing these infomercials, and ads/websites online about colon cleansing, and the pictures of the gross gross stuff that people, umm... eliminate from themselves while doing it... and if there's a chance that there is that kind of crap inside me, I want it out!!!

Have you seen those pictures? Oh man...

Anyways, has anyone ever bought a colon cleansing system, or maybe tried that Master Cleanser/lemonade thing? Did it work? Did you feel cleansed? Did you expell huge, massive, clumpy, disgusting things?

For all I know, and I've read this as well, that it's all a scam, and it's totally unnecessary, but I just want to know what you guys think, and if you've had any experiences with it.

Thanks!

Mandi

I'd be interested in what Jack has to say. I figure, the more info the better.

I don't mean to sound snarky at all, really, but if anyone has read enough on the subject, then they have the option to not read the thread anymore.

I just finished reading Wicked, I loved it. Definitely recommend it, and his other reverse fairy tales too. sleep apnea, yeah that can mess with you! You take care too! I'm fond of witchiness, I've known many different types, and haven't met a witch I didn't like. I agree there's a little witch in all women.

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Leila

Hmmm as soon as I am done Spanish II, I think I will get that book. Might as well, I am still not sleeping!!! Today I am gonna pop into Borders...they have a recipe/lifestyle book for LapBanders!!

Well put Leila!

Carol

which book is that? There are a few out there, I've been thinking of getting one. Let me know how you like it.

Hmmm as soon as I am done Spanish II, I think I will get that book. Might as well, I am still not sleeping!!! Today I am gonna pop into Borders...they have a recipe/lifestyle book for LapBanders!!

Ok...I think I'm gonna blow chunks...no seriously...and no chunks is not the name of my husband, neighbor or dog, but really...this is the grossest thread yet. I can't believe that people actually photograph their poop and plaster it on line...God help me...I mean...ya'll can't polish a turd ya know???!!!

I for one, am interested in your knowledge Jack. This thread does not need to be a forum for arguments. I have taken HMF Replete to balance the bowels & such. I no longer take it b/c of the expense, but I do wonder how beneficial it is. I think this is different than a colon cleanse...am I correct? Is it beneficial to "cleanse" the bowels? Wouldn't your bowels work better if your spine was in alignment anyway, so why the need? These are just thoughts this thread has triggered in my mind.

If you don't see a need for further info, please allow Jack to share and don't read this thread. I could get this info via PM, but I do have a lot of respect for Jack and the knowledge he has. I look forward to hearing what Jack has to say.

P.S. Jack ~ Are there any concerns going to the chiropractor with the band? I apologize in advance if you've already answered this question. Thanks!!

I did a colon cleanse by http://www.lifeforce-intl.com and had none of the disgusting results here. Either it was an ineffective product or my bowels were clean!

I recently joined the YMCA and discovered that exercise is a good natural colon cleanser. :biggrin1:

which book is that? There are a few out there, I've been thinking of getting one. Let me know how you like it.

Okay I found two that look really good.....

Lap Band for Life...by Dr Ariel Ortiz Lagardere

and:

Eating Well after Weight Loss Surgery..by Levin Saray, Inabnet.

I found them at Amazon.com....but I think I saw them at Borders too!

I am gonna got to Borders tomorrow to peek at them!

I'll let you know if I think they are worth it!

I was wondering if anyone has read that book "weight loss surgery for dummies" ? I ordered some protein powder from unjury.com yesterday and noticed they sold that there. I was curious if anyone knew how good/helpful it was.

I was wondering if anyone has read that book "weight loss surgery for dummies" ? I ordered some Protein powder from unjury.com yesterday and noticed they sold that there. I was curious if anyone knew how good/helpful it was.

Hi, no I haven't read that book was it good? I am only sticking to books that are stricktly lapband-I find that WLS surgery books spend more time on GB than lapbanding. My sis had GB, I know all about that topic, so it would be redundant. But, I certainly would get it if it had important topics on banding!

I get my Protein Powder from Rite Aid/GNC I use soy protein....comes in yummy flavors!!!

Hi all. Several threads have dealt with this topic recently. Especially see the thread started by Bettina on 7/23/06 9:58 AM. Many interesting perspectives. I've posted facts about this topic in that thread.

Hi all. Several threads have dealt with this topic recently. Especially see the thread started by Bettina on 7/23/06 9:58 AM. Many interesting perspectives. I've posted facts about this topic in that thread.

I did???:rofl:

No, I was asking about WLS for dummies. I hadn't read it or bought it. I was curious if someone else read it so I would know if it dealt with GB or lapband.

No, I was asking about WLS for dummies. I hadn't read it or bought it. I was curious if someone else read it so I would know if it dealt with GB or lapband.

I read it, and it does cover both. Which would be helpful maybe if I were still in decision mode, but I had already decided on the band, so much of it just didn't apply. What did wasn't anything new to me.