What is a colon cleanse and what kind of doctor do you see to get one?

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.)

Yes, I took the mineral oil. I Love the Benefiber,it's very gentle, and you can mix it w/anything.

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

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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Take the weekend off and make a date with a bottle of prune juice. That will do the trick!