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Supplies for ostomy
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeannie Moore on Friday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
has anyone had intercourse problems after a colostomy (female)?
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Randy Henniger replied to lucy degidon's discussion Supplies for ostomy"Lucy,
If there are no takers, please contact your local UOAA chapter (www.uoaa.org), most groups are delighted to have extra supplies for the local community.
What type of products are you using now?
Be WELL!
Randy"
lucy degidon posted a discussionSupplies for ostomy
I have out grown my original ostomy supplies, and because I know how expense they are I have kept them sitting in my apartment. So If someone needs size: Two piece, pouch 8343, flange, 3723, which is it's mate, I will be happy to ship them to you.This is from Hollister.Lucy DegidonSee More
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lucy degidon posted a status"Promoting colon screening saves lives. On Dress-in -Blue Day, I helped save the life of a friend, by telling my story."
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- Race and Ethnicity: [select only one]
- White (non-Hispanic)
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- Rectal Cancer
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- Stage 2
- (Patients/Survivors Only) Diagnosis Date:
- November 20, 2002
- About Me:
- I am a mother of two grown son's, an artist, singer and art teacher. My bout with cancer has left me even more eager to reach-out to other's and enjoy life. It took me a year to adjust to living with an ostomy, and now I feel that the greater society has to learn to accept those who have changes to their bodies. After-all guys, there are those who pay money to have their bodies changed (noses, breasts, etc.). Oh, I enjoy humor, mine and others!
Lucy
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Another loss to breast cancer.
Posted on October 1, 2009 at 8:43am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Sadly, yesterday I stood witness as we buried my cousin, after a three year hellish battle with breast cancer. She had taken me in after my rectal cancer surgery and helped me get back on my feet, stronger than ever! In-turn I was there when the family needed me during my cousin's long, unsuccessful battle with her cancer.
It is my belief, that long use of estrogen for menopause, not picked-up by her doctors, led to her cancer. She had the tumor which is sensitive to estrogen. I… Continue
It is my belief, that long use of estrogen for menopause, not picked-up by her doctors, led to her cancer. She had the tumor which is sensitive to estrogen. I… Continue
Comment Wall (20 comments)
- At 11:52pm on April 3, 2011,
Debe Hodges said… Thanks Lucy! I have really been down in the dumps this past week. I have taken it out on my hubby and he is so confused as to what he did wrong. Poor man! He took me for a long ride today and that seemed to help calm me down!
The ostomy finally lost a battle. Today was the first time since I got Elvis that I got to chose the time when to change out the phlange and bag. And then going out for four hours riding was like a bit of a victory! Elvis wasnt rulling my life.....I owned it and it has helped give me a bit of confidence in going out some and living life again.
I can't wait till I can do like you and say I am a 9 year survivor of this cancer! Tomorrow I start my second go of chemo and am ready to face it and get it done!
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement!
Debe
- At 7:44pm on September 20, 2010,
Jeannie Moore said… - Love that calming reassurance! So easy to feel overwhelmed! Thanks for the gentle reminder that we all have to force ourselves to STOP and smell the roses -literally!!!
thinking of you and your boys as you face this sad lose of their father.
xo
jeannie
- At 11:19am on June 3, 2010, Jeannie Moore said…
- Thanks Lucy! Glad you came!
jeannie
- At 4:37pm on December 17, 2009, Jeannie Moore said…
- Hi Lucy! There are many things we can do for Dress in Blue! Here is the link to the website with all the information:
http://www.ccalliance.org/news_events_dress-in-blue.html
My son is actually doing it at his high school for his sr project! Our member here, Anita Mitchell, started it all!
http://www.mycrcconnections.com/profile/anitaMitchell?xg_source=profiles_memberList
Let me know if you need more help!
fondly, jeannie
- At 12:50pm on November 3, 2009, Jeannie Moore said…
- Hi Lucy, I heard great things about the NY seminar so I'm happy all went well. Maybe you can pop into chat tomorrow night for Dr. Laura's chat as well as register for the upcoming webinar - I think you'll like both! Details on the webinar on our homepage: www.ccalliance.org
Thanks for being a buddy for CCA!!!
fondly, jeannie
- At 11:51am on November 3, 2009,
Nancy Butterfield said… - Hi Lucy,
I'm glad you got something out of the seminar, including a new friend! We just had the San Francisco Seminar last weekend with great doctors speaking, lots of good information! We hope to see you at our next seminar in the New York area!
Nancy
- At 2:14pm on October 1, 2009, Jeannie Moore said…
- Hi Lucy - so sorry you lost your cousin. My deepest sympathies to you. thinking of you, with tender thoughts, jeannie moore, patient support 877-422-2030 - ps - are you going to the NY seminar?
- At 9:34am on August 28, 2009, Jeannie Moore said…
- This is great! Oh, the importance of taking the time for a 2nd opinion - CRITICAL!!! So happy for you! jeannie
- At 11:32am on August 27, 2009, Nancy Butterfield said…
- Yes, we must all keep fighting this nasty beast! Thanks for all you do to help with this!
Nancy
- At 10:53am on August 10, 2009, Nancy Butterfield said…
- Hi Lucy,
Another photo was here to approve, however it also had the misspelled word. I deleted it and will wait for you to get it fixed then approve them all! They are lovely, we want to get them on there correctly!
Nancy
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