Anyone ever done a 'colon cleanse' ?

[Telly 4]

Roflmao! Teeeheee!

Yoda, I'm that way with Zombie movies. Can't watch them or I'm ruined for months. Those dead folks haunt me to no end!

[argon 3]

haha YODA! Come on.. we'll both do it, and compare pics, ok?! You'll feel so much better!

I'll think of some more questions for you Telly... and until then, there's gotta be some more people who've tried it too?

[the best me 6]

I'm in on a colon cleanse. I just know I'm bulked up in there unneccesarily. Boy, would I love to get rid of some gunk. That is just NASTY!!! I WANT IT OUT!!!! But I can't afford a colonic. It's got to be something I drink, and inexpensive...geez.

How about Mineral Oil?!

I'm SUPER interested in this thread, so ya'll keep posting, links and all!

[Leila 0]

Psyllium is the primary product in the vast majority of colon cleansers, and yes, it creates thick bulk, it's what is passed out in great amounts on cleanses. Psyllium can and has caused blockages in people, and it's generally -not- recommended for people with gastro-intestinal irregularies, so I would think it would be contraindicated for people with the band. I would definitely check in with your bariatric surgeon whether he feels that using a large dose of psyllium over a period of time would be safe for bandsters.

As for the parasites... funny story! I've eaten raw fish (sushi!) approximately 2x a week for the last 25 years. I recently noticed little white specks in my bowel movements and got paranoid that I had a parasites. I went and got my stool checked in the lab, no no parasites. Still had white specks... insisted on a second check for parasites.. I'm 37 dammit, a massive sushi eater, exposure to lots of dogs, cats, and kids, some of whom have had worms.. I was so sure I was totally wormy... LOL, I insisted on a 3rd test, nope, no parasites... I chatted with my Dr. about my concerns over the little round white things in my movements that looked like worm eggs. He laughed, he reminded me that I was on effexor time release medication... he asked me if I had any on me, I did, I opened up my purse, he asked for a capsule... he opened the capsule.. he said "is this what they look like?" I felt so silly!!! I was passing part of my meds that hadn't broken down yet! Not worm eggs after all. So despite my fears, and three lab tests on stool samples later... mystery solved!

XO

Leila

Oh man.... I want it, NOW! lol

Wowee...

Telly, the stuff you took, was it a 'bulky' thing, like say, how Metamucil when you add Water and drink it gets really thick and stuff... I know when I used to take psyllium husks (thanks for nothing, Atkins :mmph:), that it got really thick. Would it be possibly not a good thing for bandsters to do, perhaps? I guess, you'd just wanna chug a lot of water... hhmmmm......

MORE! MORE! I need more colon cleansing experiences!!!!

[Telly 4]

Leila, have you had your meds today?

[Leila 0]

You know Telly, you win, that was hurtful, and cruel, score for you. You win because I was never in 'fight' for winning or losing, I'm sorry that having an opinion different than the popular one on this topic, and for trying to post information to be helpful for people has led to this kind of personal attack.

I have to take meds every day, twice a day, I suffer from severe depression, and you know what, I don't cope well with people attacking me, particularly on such a personal level. When something brings me to tears, I'm out. I'm out of this thread. I'm off to see if there is a block option for users - If I'm going to stick around and get positive support and info from people on here, I have to protect myself from this stuff. Sorry, it's me thats weak, and I fully admit it, I -can't- take what you dish out, so in case I can't block you, I wave the white flag of surrender, just do me a favor, and never write to me again. Your stronger, tougher, smarter, and you've proven it, leave me alone.

Leila, have you had your meds today?

[argon 3]

Wow... that was low.

Sorry, Leila, I shouldn't have even brought this thread back around.

[Bettina 0]

He laughed, he reminded me that I was on effexor time release medication...

XO Leila

Glad to hear you are okay. Being on Antidepressents like Effexor, you can't take herbal supplements, so be careful if you were planning on cleansing.

[Leila 0]

It's my own damn fault, I don't know why I can't just stay out of it. I honestly just wanted to let people know of some possible risks... I should know from being in online communities for years that whenever you disagree with people, someone is going to take it personally, and then make it personal. Problem is, I'm not a toughie, and I get very reactive, partly because of my depression. I should protect myself better, and just resist the impulse to type things that might be controversial. I've just put Telly on ignore, and I'll just try to keep a lower profile here, I just wish I had thicker skin, so I could participate in discussion like this, voice my opinion, and -not- go to pieces if someone gets nasty. It just gets tiring living life trying to avoid 'stress', but you don't get to pick and choose your weaknesses. I might take a short break from the forums, not sure, I get such good support and info here sometimes, it's a tough call to make.

Don't feel responsible or bad, really. Laying blame anywhere doesn't help anyone.

Wow... that was low.

Sorry, Leila, I shouldn't have even brought this thread back around.

[Telly 4]

I'm not here to win points. It was an honest question. Was just that I saw you writing books and books on this subject of colon cleansings and you showed soo much compassion, which was cool but, it made me wonder.

What I've noticed about you is that you take a keyword such as "drinking" as in the GFG thread and went into a whole "alcoholism" thing on that person, practically accusing her of being an alcoholic. Then in another thread someone mentioned, if I can remember correctly.."ice cream cravings" and you went into a whole addiction thing and your expertise on addictive disorders which had me worried about you. So the question was valid.

Hope you get better though. Depression is no joking matter.

[3loves 0]

Leila ~ I'm going to PM you. My doc switched me to the Effexor 12 hr b/c he said I couldn't take the capsule for the Effexor XR. Do I understand you correctly that is what you take?

You are being a real person and you shouldn't feel stupid or small b/c of what happened regarding your concerns of the white spots. It was a legitimate concern. Sounds to me like you have a smart doc on top of things.

As for Telly, I know there are some on here that offend more often than others, but just take it tongue n' cheek and write it off as her sense of humor. You are NOT weak.....you are a wonderful part of LBT and block any user that makes you feel uncomfortable. This place has too much to offer and you will come across users that you just don't jive with....block them and go on.

Being on Antidepressents like Effexor, you can't take herbal supplements, so be careful if you were planning on cleansing.

I wasn't aware of this. What is this all about? Help me understand.

[Bettina 0]

I wasn't aware of this. What is this all about? Help me understand.

Herbal remedies have (not all but a lot do) natural antidepressents in them and would counteract with the man made ingredients used in doc prescribed meds. Not to say that man made is bad---you just can't mix them.....like if you took St.John's wart with effexor...they both do the same thing, so a person could end up taking meds and still being depressed....very dangerous. This is stated in the pamplet you received (if you didn't get one--make sure you ask your pharmacist for one)...I am a huge believer in reading up on those pamplets!! Like telling my mom she has to ixnay the grapefruit juice while on blood pressure meds---which she didn't know...might as well be taking M&M's then!!!

[Telly 4]

Nice! I learned something new. That's pretty crazy about herbal v/s chemical

[3loves 0]

Herbal remedies have (not all but a lot do) natural antidepressents in them and would counteract with the man made ingredients used in doc prescribed meds.

Makes perfect sense....thanks for the info!!

[Bettina 0]

Nice! I learned something new. That's pretty crazy about herbal v/s chemical

A few years ago when I found my daughter eating a half an orange as her meal...I decided to get certified so that I can tell her that she wasn't being a healthy eater. I had always been skinny --I mean really skinny...5'6" and 105 lbs...gained weight after 3 kids. I figured if I had legitimate knowledge she would listen to me. I have 3 certifications now: Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition, and Holistic Health. Learned a lot....hmm if I could just motivate myself. (although now that I am here I am totally motivated!)

I am constantly reading labels and books and anything else health related to gain knowledge and get healthy...my doc said I should have gone into medicine. (I chose Psychology, Education, and History-go figure!)

As you know I was on the colon cleanse board -which i have left for good! I have this great book called the 7-Day Detox ...I got it from a doctor at one of the seminars I attended...he and his wife actually tried it and loved it...like you Telly, they felt great and their energy and skin improved immensly! I have to review it again, as I am not sure if it can be done once banded...but it is all liquid so I don't see why not.