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Surviving colorectal cancer, reversal complications, and living with faith & perseverance In June 2018, Osmani Gonzalez began a new exercise program to help him lose weight and kickstart a healthier […]
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Surviving colorectal cancer, reversal complications, and living with faith & perseverance In June 2018, Osmani Gonzalez began a new exercise program to help him lose weight and kickstart a healthier […]
By Jeanine Gleba UOAA Advocacy Manager Each year the Digestive Disease National Coalition (DDNC) hosts a Spring Public Policy Forum. UOAA has been a member of this coalition for many […]
After ostomy surgery, it’s natural to feel sensitive about how your body has changed and be concerned about how it might affect intimacy and your sex life in the future.
It is amazing what a boost one can get from dressing to feel and look good, especially those of us with ostomies. I stress to dress so that you feel confident, comfortable, and good about yourself.
“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” – President John F. Kennedy By UOAA Advocacy Manager Jeanine Gleba UOAA Executive Director Christine Ryan During UOAA’s annual call […]
Getting an ostomy completely changed my life but I didn’t let it completely change me. A lot of people don’t understand why I’m so positive and happy most of the time. It is because I have been through a lot in my short 30 years of life and I don’t want to let the bad things outweigh the good things. I want to be able to share with people that just because I have something like an ostomy doesn’t mean I can’t do the things I love. Being a bright light in a horrible disease is a blessing for me.
Frequently I speak to callers about the challenges of caring for an ostomate with memory loss. Often time, people who were previously self-sufficient, independent ostomates become pre-occupied with their pouch; sometimes even pulling on it, which could cause numerous issues1,
Sleep is vital for health and healing. Hormones released at night are responsible for cell growth and repair. We also need quality sleep for healthy cognitive functioning and so we […]
Having lived with Crohn’s disease for 43 years, and an ostomy for 35, Lori Plung had known it was possible she would go on to develop Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). […]
By Tony Plonner Editor’s Note: UOAA is proud to recognize Veterans and supports all those now living with an ostomy or continent diversion. As a 20-year-old, way back in 1972, entering […]
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