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I refer to the mayo Clinic a lot for certain health information, this is what they have to say about colon cleansing. I'd keep your money in your bank account.

Carol

Colon cleansing: Helpful or harmful?

clear.gifI've read many articles on colon cleansing as the root of all ills. I don't believe it. Generally, colon cleansing sounds like a good way to clean toxins from your body. What do you think?

Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Michael Picco, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.

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Doctors don't recommend colon cleansing for better health or to prevent disease. The only appropriate use for colon cleansing is in preparation for a medical examination of the colon.

Your colon normally eliminates waste material and bacteria and absorbs Water and sodium to maintain your body's Fluid and electrolyte balance. Some colon-cleansing programs disrupt this balance and can be harmful by causing dehydration and salt depletion.

To help prevent Constipation, eat plenty of Fiber. The Institute of Medicine offers these daily recommendations:

  • 38 grams for men and 25 grams for women 50 and younger
  • 30 grams for men and 21 grams for women 51 and older

Also, drink plenty of Water, which helps Fiber work more effectively

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I would never try a colon cleanse post-banding Alexandra, but my paperwork does state once a week Metamucil one tsp. in one glass of orange juice, so not sure all docs are in agreement on this one. They also suggest adding the powered fiber to everything we cook which seems like a great idea. I think the Metamucil is only if you absolutely have to use it and not much at that. What problems do you think it causes.

One teaspoon of Metamucil once a week is hardly likely to cause any problems, but it's also hardly likely to help in such a small amount. The problem it and other bulking supplements might cause is that they might thicken up in the pouch, before moving through the stoma. And once they're thickened, they are not likely to go through the stoma anytime soon. Just about all recommendations for post-band patients I've ever seen stipulate non-bulking supplements for this reason. Benefiber is widely recommended, and it can be taken as often as needed. I add about a tablespoon to my morning coffee if I feel it's needed, and it works beautifully and gently.

It's not a colon-cleanse sort of thing, it's just to relieve Constipation. (Many bandsters complain of constipation once they have good restriction, because there's so little bulk in our diets.)

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Yes I took the mineral oil

Though so:phanvan , that is why you had to run to the bathroom. Oil can be rather violent to the system. But so can fruit for that matter. One time when I was a kid, omg i thought i was dying.....my mom asked me what I ate......lol a whole box of Raisinettes (back in the day when I was only 105 lbs...lol) didn't know raisins and chocolate both act as laxatives- I never did that again!!:nervous

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I love the mayo Clinic...they have a really good book on weightloss. I have gotten it from the library, one of these days I will just buy it...lol

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Hello everybody,

Again I comeback on LAP-BAND® before couple of months I reached here with Colon issue. On that time I was suffering from unbearable pain. After a long treatment nothing were looking in way........ then my friends told me about here. I came here and got many helpful responses including Bowtrol for my colon cleanser. After eight weeks I feel better and again active with full energy. Thanks to those all people who send me useful and helpful suggestion about Bowtrol Colon Cleanser. And also thanks for Bowtrol who naturally detoxify my colon....Thanks! :biggrin:

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