This topic is about the safety of using an herbal cleanse after having ileostomy surgery. The person asking the question had their entire large intestine removed and now lives with an ileostomy. They are interested in improving their diet and exercise habits and have become an Advisor/Distributor for Advocare, using several of the company’s energy and vitamin products. However, they have not yet tried the Advocare Herbal Cleanse and are seeking advice from others who have had similar surgeries.

Here are some insights and advice shared by others:

- Some people question the need for a colon-type cleanse when the colon has been removed. With an ileostomy, there is very little material in the gut that needs cleansing.

- There are potential risks to consider:
1. Rapid and high-volume output, which could lead to frequent pouch emptying.
2. Dehydration, so it's important to be ready to increase fluid and electrolyte intake.
3. Gas production, which might cause discomfort or ballooning of the pouch.

- One person suggests a simple alternative: drink only water and avoid food for a day to achieve a similar "flushing" effect without using supplements.

- The general consensus is to approach herbal or colon cleanses with caution, or even avoid them, as liquid output is already common with an ileostomy and the benefits of such cleanses are unclear.