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41st National UOA Conference by Linda Roberts

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  • Post published:October 11, 2010
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An Ostomate’s Choices by Wendy Lueder

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  • Post published:October 11, 2010
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There are so many choices an ostomate needs to make about which products to use after having surgery. At first we need to depend on our doctors and ostomy nurses…

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Stoma Surgery – Trying to Get It Right by Joshua Katz M.D.

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  • Post published:October 11, 2010
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Department of Colorectal Surgery Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston, Florida Creation of a stoma (ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy) represents a major, immediate, and sometimes permanent change in the life of a…

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Another Side of the Story by Lynne Rich Ph.D.

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  • Post published:October 8, 2010
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If anyone walked a mile in the shoes of an ostomate, how would they feel? Maybe a little tired, but their ostomy would work just fine, thank you. What does…

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Psychological Health: Moving On – by Lisa Caraffa Ph.D

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  • Post published:October 8, 2010
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Presented at UOA Convention I have a doctorate in psychology and have been involved with a variety of support groups over the years. I have trained physicians and nurses in…

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Hints and Tips from BOA members

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  • Post published:October 8, 2010
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Our wonderful member Cy K. wants to pass on a wonderful helpful hint. He writes, "After my recent surgery, I noticed my stoma was growing in size and it was…

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Helpful Links

  • American Cancer Society
  • American College of Surgeons Educational Video for colostomates/ileostomates
  • American College of Surgeons Educational Video for urostomates
  • Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America CCFA
  • Friends of Ostomates Worldwide
  • International Ostomy Association
  • Osto Group – To Donate Unwanted Ostomy Supplies
  • United Ostomy Associations of America
  • Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society

Manufacturer Links

  • Bag It Away Ostomy Disposal Bags
  • Celebration Ostomy Support Belt
  • Coloplast
  • ConvaTec
  • Cymed Incorporated
  • Hollister Incorporated
  • Marlen Manufacturing & Development Company
  • Nu-Hope Labratories
  • Osto-EZ-Vent
  • Parthenon
  • Sto Med Inc.
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