COLON CLEANSE

**rene76** · January 22nd, 2005, 06:22 PM

nasty i know~ sorry~ but i just wanted to know how many of you do this? i bought one yesterday~ doing it tomorrow. mine is an all over body one. i take 2 pills in the a.m. and 2 pills in the p.m. for 30 days. i didn't know if that's how all of them were or not. anyhow~ i wonder how much of a difference this makes in how you feel. oh and did you know that you have 3~8 undigested meals in your colon at any givin time? yeah~ gross~ huh?
~rene'

**Kristin415** · January 22nd, 2005, 06:40 PM

Ok I'm so glad you made this topic and it sounds so much grosser then what I was going to post as a topic. I don't know about anyone else, but I do know Phen screws up your pooping. By making it none existant! I have to take a laxative usually to go. I started Phen again on Wed. and I have not gone since Wed. morn. Tonight I can feel that my belly is VERY uncomfortable. SO I am popping a laxative or two before I go to bed! I hate feeling all bloated and sh!tty. Literally! Is there anything better I can do besides taking a laxative every couple days. I know it can't be good. I try to eat fiber, BUT no. Doesn't work. Just wondering...

**beccah** · January 22nd, 2005, 07:44 PM

i'm still on phen, and i went waaaaaaaaaaaaaayy off the deep end today on a "diet" and it seemed to work. i wouldn't recommend this lol..but i have also been wondering about all this too.

**bubblysweet** · January 22nd, 2005, 09:51 PM

I have been wanting to do a colon cleanse b/c i have a lot of weight to lose. What kind are you doing.

**Kristin415** · January 23rd, 2005, 04:55 AM

OH GOD! I took 3 laxative pills, THREE and I still can't go! It feels like I have a cork in my ****!

I could cry. I hate when this happens. What is this whole cleansing thing about? I have heard it before, but didn't know what you had to do to do it??? HELP ME!

**Determined1-- derland here I come** · January 23rd, 2005, 05:00 AM

Hey Kristen, when the laxatives don't work try "magnesium citrate" they sell it at the drug store, grocery store, walmart, etc. Over by the laxatives. It is a liquid. Usually in a green or red see through bottle. It will do the "trick". I only used when extremely necessary and if you've taken these laxatives and still aren't going, it seems extremely necessary.
I have not gotten backed up since I stopped taking the extra vitamins. Still on phen, but everything is running "smoothly"

Now, regarding this issue, I had discussed it with the doctor when I was going there and he said that it is ok to take laxatives while on phen because once you stop taking phen your body will return to normal thus not "needing" to continue taking the laxatives. Since the phen is causing it. So it isn't like you will become dependent on the laxatives. Take away the phen, no need for the laxatives.

**Determined1-- derland here I come** · January 23rd, 2005, 05:02 AM

I must add that when you first take it, stay close to the bathroom......

And Rene, they sell "colon cleanser" at GNC. What did you get?

**Kristin415** · January 23rd, 2005, 05:05 AM

I did it! Finally went potty that is! I feel better now. MUCH BETTER! I just thought everyone might want to know. I think I will buy some of that fiber crap you drink! And have two glasses of it a day.

**catgurl** · January 23rd, 2005, 05:12 AM

Hmm, I haven't had this side-effect YET. Oh geez, one thing I can't handle is being irregular! Gah!

**Lorin** · January 23rd, 2005, 05:12 AM

I am totally LMAO over here!!! You guys are a riot, especially you Kristin! You sound like me - I am so vocal about my BM's.

Anyway, I take Colon Cleanse (for those that asked - it's actually the name of the product. You can buy it at GNC). It works well. My problem is I'm not consistent with it.

What brand/type are you taking Rene??

Congrats Kristin on your "situation".

**Determined1-- derland here I come** · January 23rd, 2005, 05:18 AM

TMI KRISTIN TMI

just kidding girl, I know how great it feels when you haven't!!!

**Kristin415** · January 23rd, 2005, 07:49 AM

LOL! Thanks! I'm feeling good... now

and I just did Sweatin' to the Oldies! I'm on a roll.

**rene76** · January 23rd, 2005, 08:02 AM

LMAO! well~ who knew my topic would be so entertaining! HAHAHAHAHA!!! i am not sure what kind it is~ it's out in the van~ i'll inform my when i bring it in. i bought it at a herb store here in town. it's a 30 day cleanse. it allso helps with your liver, gaulbladder, kidneys~ so i guess we'll see.
~rene'

**WenPhen1** · January 23rd, 2005, 08:42 AM

Hey ladies! This is too funny but near and dear to my heart! I'm like you guys -- sometimes, I wouldn't go for a week. So, I did an extreme colon cleanse recently - the kind were you don't eat for almost a week!

You start by tapering your meals for 3 days, eating less and less each day plus you take these digestive stimulants and drink this "sludge" at bedtime. After the 3 days is over, you start the boot camp section of the cleanse where you don't eat for 5 days but you drink the "sludge" stuff mixed with apple juice and take the digestive stimulants at bedtime. Surprisingly, I really wasn't hungry cuz you drink this stuff 5 times a day and it's pretty filling. I had BM's everyday while doing this but on the 3rd day, this really weird stuff started coming out of my body. It was gross but very satisfying.

I did this at the beginning of December and stopped taking the phen a day or two before I started the cleanse. I didn't start taking phen again until about 2 weeks ago. And since doing the cleanse, I've been regular, going everyday. I think I just needed to clean everything out and get normal. My hubby and I did this together which helped. And I plan to make it a yearly regime.

**mmmmdale_jr** · January 23rd, 2005, 01:36 PM

Wow, you guys are killing me, ha ha!

Well, obviously I am in the minority because phen does not do this to me. However, I have IBS with diahhrea(sp), so I guess the phen counteracts with that, which makes me regular and normal. I tell you, if you have IBS with diahhrea(sp) and you are like me, after going through an "episode", I never want to go to the bathroom again because I usually spend a good 4 hours in the bathroom during an episode.

OK, I know....TMI!!!

**PhillyNik** · January 23rd, 2005, 01:56 PM

LMAO...although this is a pretty serious topic...the posts I have read are pretty hilarious. I can say that because I have had that problem before in the past. Its a pretty horrible feeling so I can definitely relate to Kristin's "situation." Anyway, guess what? Here in Philly (and I'm sure this is throughout the country but I can only speak for Philadelphia), there are clinics where folks will conduct a full colon cleansing for you. Now, I know this may sounds gross but I figured it would be beneficial for all who read this. I recently met a lady at my gym who was telling me how she gets her colon cleansed every other month or so (do you see the type of conversations I have a the gym while on the treadmill

). Anyway, she goes to a woman that specializes in this procedure...it costs about $50 per visit. This woman will counsel you on how to eat properly (such as: not drinking ICE COLD water because it shocks the system...and its actually better to drink room temp water), she will conduct the cleansing, will check your feces (I know this sounds horrible...but I'm gonna keep going) to ensure that it is normal, and will later give you a full body massage. From what I was told, the procedure lasts about 2 hours (including the couseling time and the massage). By the time you leave, you will feel totally cleansed and if you check the scale before and after the cleansing...you should have lost at least 2 or more pounds of waste (and you know what kinda "waste" I'm talking about

).

Although somewhat gross...I hope this info was helpful!

**PhillyNik** · January 23rd, 2005, 01:59 PM

Oh...I forgot to add. Although you would have lost only a few pounds immediately after the procedure...it lasts for a while. This is supposed to be exceptional to those who want to lose weight (in conjunction with proper eating and exercise) or just feel backed up.

**Kristin415** · January 23rd, 2005, 02:01 PM

I'm gald to hear that about cold water. I can not drink cold water. I like room tempature. I remember seeing something that said drink cold water cuz it burns calories. Your body has to warm the water up or something and it burns calories. But how many cals can it really burn. Two or three??? I don't know. Glad to hear I should drink room temp water because that is what I do

**rene76** · January 23rd, 2005, 05:11 PM

you guys are great~ but i'm not doing this because i take phen and can't 'go'. i'm doing this just as a general 'feel good' kinda thing. i am not currently on phen. i am doing the michael thermond 6 week make over....but at anyrate~ you guys are crackin me up!~
~rene'

**wherermyfeet?** · January 23rd, 2005, 07:24 PM

kristin:

"they" say that ice water burns 15 c. per 8 oz. iono if it works but i try it... and that a mug of green tea in the morning boosts ur metabolism by about 80 c.-- but i dont know if that is per cup or just for the whole day. iono.... so if you do the colon cleanse thing... do you really feel better after or just like you .... a lot? ive always sort of wanted to try it but been scared lol. let me know how it goes...

**minniemay** · January 23rd, 2005, 09:53 PM

Just last night I started taking OxyPowder. Because I cannot put the address in you just type it in a search engine and you'll get the site.

It's suppossed to be really good and gets all the old impacted fecal matter that is stuck in your colon. They say that laxatives and those procedures where they stick water up your bottom don't actually get all the "old" stuff out.
I've heard of people cr@pping out black seaweed type stuff when taking Oxy Powder.

Oh boy this is going to be fun !!! NOT !!!!!

**ehehbebe** · January 24th, 2005, 06:52 AM

I still want to know what kind of colon cleanse Anna Nicole Smith did that supposedly helped her lose weight...it sounds like that was one of the main reasons she did!

**bigbonedgirl** · January 24th, 2005, 06:52 AM

I just read somewhere in either Star or People mags that Anna Nicole Smith did colon cleansers in combo with her TrimSpa. That she said what the trick. It must of been Star Mag. Anyhow, I know that Citrate of Magnesium works really well. We (at work) recommend our patients to use that before having a Lower GI. I am willing right now to try anything. Let us know how it goes.

**astruggler** · January 24th, 2005, 07:23 AM

I put a couple TBSP of unflavored Aloe Vera juice in some orange juice (about 4 oz.) or plain.

**wherermyfeet?** · January 24th, 2005, 07:35 AM

LMAO! when i clicked to read this today--- there is an add up at the top for colon clenz!!

i dont know if it was there before, but if it was, i just noticed it.

**emt357** · January 24th, 2005, 11:49 AM

Guys - this is so funny! I'm one of those that doesn't have a prob. with this - but the few times I have, I've got a unique cure! I happen to be SEVERLY lactose intolerant, so if I'm "backed up" - - - it's my justification for a HUGE chocolate milkshake! Takes care of any problems! LOL

On a more serious note - my dr. advised that I get LOTS of high fiber - usually I try a chili type stuff that's full of beans, or something of that nature! Works well for me - - -

**Ross** · January 24th, 2005, 12:02 PM

Fiber is what mostly helps deal with the constipation. But it is still a continuing thing I notice!!!

**mmmmdale_jr** · January 24th, 2005, 12:18 PM

FYI-the one thing that is a sure fire way to set off my IBS with diarrhea is salad, or just lettuce in general. Lettuce will clean me out quicker than anything I have ever seen before in my life. Lettuce is my natural colon cleanser.

**stacyppl** · January 24th, 2005, 05:44 PM

I think that I will order Colonix. Check out the website: Colonix

**msjudy** · January 24th, 2005, 05:47 PM

Does anyone know if these are all a process of several days? I was looking at the store today but am lost as which one to get.... help....???

**rene76** · January 24th, 2005, 07:06 PM

HEY ******~ MINE IS A 30 DAY ORDEAL. I DIDN'T KNOW THIS UNTIL I GOT IT HOME~ BUT I FORGOT TO TAKE IT THIS A.M....BUT WILL TOMORROW. YEAH~ I JUST CAN'T WAIT~ LMAO!! I'LL LET YA KNOW HOW IT ALL COMES OUT~ LMAO!! SORRY~ THAT WAS SICK~ I'M TIRED AND ILL~ FORGIVE ME~ I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF A PERSONAL CRISIS OF SORTS AND I NEED SLEEP!!! HITTING THE SACK~! HAVE A GREAT NIGHT!!
~RENE'

**dncwme** · January 24th, 2005, 09:47 PM

My husband and I are taking Colonix and it has helped tremendously..... At first I was grossed out by the whole thing but I'm used to it now... It's helping us both lose some weight too.....

**Libbit** · January 24th, 2005, 11:22 PM

PhillyNik.. and others... definatly if you have a specialist near by that does the professional colon cleansing it is SO worth it.. ok the first time is a bit odd... i mean you dont normally do "that thing" infront of a stranger but hey.. if you've had children you'll be fine.. everyones seen it all anyway right?
Seriously tho.. I go once every three months or so just for a flush out.. and it makes you feel BRILLIANT.. on a blocked up basis.. if needed i take as advised by my "cleaning lady" *smirk* a herbal tablet that is gentle and not like a full on laxative it is a herb called Cascara Sagrada.
But make sure you get your own advice before just grabbing it, not even sure if it is available in America.. but maybe its worth a try...
And just remember .. all good things are worth waiting for..

**PhillyNik** · January 25th, 2005, 02:06 AM

Libbit! Thanks so much for your advice. I am planning on contacting the *cleaning lady* to go for that cleansing. In addition, I am a good friend with Cascara Sagrada...I have a bottle in my medicine cabinet. It does work pretty well!

**mandamom04** · January 25th, 2005, 07:52 AM

That is so funny.I just ordered the Colon Blow kit.It is just like the Colonix which is like $79 but it is only 13.95 for one kit.It's suppose to target and eliminate long term waste and toxins.It says it aids in dieting.Man the pictures on thier website are frightning of what gets caught in our bodies.It also says that over 80% of american has a parasite problem and don't even know it and these colon cleansers are supposed to get rid of them.Well ya know what i'm going to be doing this weekend.LOL

Mandy

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