Colemaboard

Do any of you use the Colema board and apparatus? How is it?

Yes, I had one and used it for several years. It is OK and gets the job done.

The bosrd is short and uncomfortable to lie on and your feet and legs are on top of the toilet tank.

I think a good enema can be just as effective wihout the hassle of setting up and cleaning the coloma board and water tank.

It is a poor mans answer to a colonic. But I did use one as I couldn't get to a colon therapist. And enemas don't work for me.

I've tried the Colema board, the lady I go to now for colonics let me try hers. I agree, resting your feet on the foot rests part of the board wasn't comfortable for me either. I put my feet on top of the toilet tank also.

Otherwise, I think it worked pretty well. The part that goes into your rear isn't quite as "thick" as I would like, but you do need to expell around it while your on the board. It stays in your butt through the whole procedure.

The idea of a Colema board is good, but would probably work better

for a smaller person. Being 6'2", and 180#, they don't look as

though they would be comfortable for me. I have a home made device

that is hands free that I use while laying in the tub that works

fine. I also have an old claw foot tub here in the basement that I

can lay back in with legs over each side, making it very comfortable

and any mess is very easily washed down the drain.

Dan

CORKY1874

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. . . . And enemas don't work for me.

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What about your JBL that you like so much? You have posted about that bag a few times as your favorite.

I used to have a colemaboard board too and used it for years. But with the setting it up and the cleaning it after using it, was time consuming. So now I just enemas series and that gets the job done too. The set up that I had used two 5 gallon tanks with stop clamps on each out let of each tank. Then joined the two tanks with a Y connection. I also replace the nozzle of the board with a larger diameter hose which was much better. redrub

Susie, it has been years since I had a JBL enema bag. I have been doing enemas and colonics for over 84 or so years. So any posts are not time specific.

I now have to use a colonic to clean out my colon. I have my own professional colon therapy equipment and do a colonic at least once a week.I've had a problem with my colon since birth so it is either laxatives or colonics for me to have a BM. I've seen many doctors over the years and the only remedy they can come up with is a colostomy. No thanks. I've enjoyed my enemas and colonics so make the best of what could be a dreary life style.

I have a colema board, had it for a couple years. I do like the results/procedure, but like you all say, its a bit of a routine to set up. But heres my setup for whatever help it may be to someone.

I dispensed with the tank that came with the board, mainly since it delivers less pressure as it empties, often it just doesnt empty. Instead I got a plastic storage container, holds about 10 gallons.

I bought a length of latex tubing from Home Depot, to add to the tubing that comes with the board. Also get a one-way valve, these are available online from several suppliers and insert it in the line, prevents backflow and clogging.

at the far end of the latex tube I wrap a rubber band and hook a suction cup hood (Home Depot again) and stick it to the bottom of my large tank. I fill the tank using an attachment from the faucet, add some baking soda and salt (takes a good bit, remember 10 gallons !

I don't use the skinny little nozzle they give you, instead I have rigged about 12" of colon tube onto the end of the tubing.

For comfort, I put down a small bathroom rug on the board.. You will probably want to cover the last 8-10" of this with a disposable waterproof pad. (see these next to the adult diapers in the drug store)

I pad the top of the toilet with a rolled up towel. Hey, Im gonna be there a WHILE.

Then with lowered lights I maneuver the colon tube mostly inside, lie down (get a headrest too) The procedure takes about 90 min. you may want to conver yourself with another towel, just for warmth.

Of course im short only about 5'6" I suppose there is some way to arrange things if you are taller??

Good luck.. maybe if I get a chance I will post some pix to show the setup in detail.

It's a nice idea, being a poor man's colonic, and self-administered in the privacy of your home.

But they don't look very comfortable to lay on, and they also seem to be too 'clinical' and less intimate.

It would be a waste of money for me to purchase one. I might use it once a year, if even that.

Laying in the bath tub, with feet propped up on edges and letting it go down the drain is a LOT more comfortable than trying to juggle around on a short plastic board. (and much cheaper too)

Dan

@ilffer You must have one heck of a large diameter drain pipe to handle the solid waste. A standard tub drain would almost certainly clog, unless one expels in the tub at the very end, which wouldn't be the same as doing the entire session in the tub over the drain.

I usually sit on the toilet first to try to get some of the larger stuff out before getting on the hose in the tub. If there is anything that gathers at the drain, it is easily washed down the drain with the hose.

When I replaced the tub with a large shower, I thought about putting a garbage disposal in the drain........

Dan

I was intrigued by an ad for the Colema board some years back but was not willing to spend the money for it, so I made my own from a bench with a 'blast deflector' cut from a plastic milk jug that drained into a plastic pail below. I used it out in the garden shed. It worked OK if you had a bm first to get the lumps out before trying to expel past the tube in your ass. I guess it is sort of a colonic but it was not worth the time or effort for setup and cleanup. A couple of good enemas with a good bag is just as effective with lots less bother. I scrapped my rig after a few runs.

Redbulb99,

Those were my thoughts about the Colema board also; too much effort to use, not long enough for me, and not comfortable. I'm just glad I didn't spend money buying it, as it was given to me by a friend who was moving and didn't want it anymore. I have a feeling he didn't like it either. A few Enemas will easily do what the board is supposed to; but will do it without the hassle. The board may be OK for a small person, but it is NOT designed for a 6'2", 180# man.

I've heard of people making their own, but not worth the trouble.

Dan

When I replaced the tub with a large shower, I thought about putting a garbage disposal in the drain........

@ilffer Now there's a thought. That brings up the question of how to turn it on/off safely. There would also need to be enough room under the drain for the unit itself. The electrical wiring on the disposal units isn't long either. I think I see why you decided against it, but I like the concept.

You could use a air operated switch like the ones on Hot tubs.

Longtoy,

I have total basement access to the shower from above. It is less than 2ft. from the soil stack. Really, was only "shitting" about putting in the disposer, but it would have been easily enough done.

Dan