NASHVILLE AREA OMSTOMY ASSOCIATION

	NASHVILLE AREA
	CHAPTER OF THE
	UOAA

new site

Meeting Place for 2011-2012
See Directions below

SUNDAY January 29th 2:00 P.M.

Not sure exactly what we will be discussing at this meeting.
But it will be interesting.

We have been called by a couple of Nursing Students who have said they
will be at the January meeting, so I hope you can come out and support us all.

Please bring your questions

We hope to see you there.
Sandy and Alan

Remember – Meeting Room – Old Board Room

See president's column for more info.

Also see bottom of page for tips on recognizing if someone is having a stroke
You could be saving their life.

I hope you will be there to find out tips for living better. .

So come and show your support.

We will be meeting in the Old Board Room at the back of the cafeteria.
Be sure to see inside for more details. We still have the same parking
place out front;

Alan and Sandra Ashendorf

If you have any Ostomy supplies that you are
NOT using PLEASE bring them to the next
meeting. We are getting a lot of calls from
ostomates that have NO insurance whatsoever.
They would very much appreciate any assistance
we can offer them.

	MISSION
	The United Ostomy Association is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
	We welcome anybody who has questions about their Ostomy, causes of Ostomy surgeries, skin issues, or any other question or concern. Ostomates come in all ages and gather together to discuss common questions and solutions. We try to have a speaker on a relevant topic, leave time for open or one-on-one confidential discussion, and enjoy refreshments and camaraderie all within a one-hour meeting.
	Whether or not you want to join officially, please feel free to attend a meeting. For more information, contact our chapter presidents 662-7639.

	2011 OFFICERS
	PRESIDENT: Alan Ashendorf 488 Saddle Drive Nashville, TN 37221 662-7639
	VICE-PRESIDENT: Sandra Ashendorf 488 Saddle Drive Nashville, TN 37221 662-7639
	SECRETARY: Rena Sawyer
	TREASURER: Steve Eisen 527 W. Hillwood Nashville 37205 353-0243

		DIRECTIONS AND MEETING INFORMATION
Time:		2:00 PM
Date:		Last Sunday of month
Location		We will be meeting in the Old Board Room, which is located inside the Stringfield Bld, (Baptist Hospital) right off of 21st street in the entrance where patents are discharged. The room is located behind the cafeteria Free parking next to the building at 21st Avenue and Patterson and if there is room we can park in the "u" parking entrance. (2 blocks from either Charlotte or Church) see MAP

		Helpful hint: get there early to make sure that you can find it & to ensure parking.

	DIRECTIONS TO MEETING ROOM - Old Board Room

	As you leave the main entry, walk into the lobby, turning left at the Discharge/Information Desk. Walk to the cafeteria entrance on your left, turning into the cafeteria hallway. Walk entirely through the cafeteria. The Old Board Room will be slightly to your right as you exit the cafeteria. 2011 will be a great year. Join us. PRESIDENTS' COLUMN Greetings Members & Visitors! I certainly hope that all of you had a joyous holiday season, with friends and family. It was very good to have some time off, but we are just about ready for 2012, at least I hope so! We have been called by a couple of Nursing Students who have said they will be at the January meeting, so I hope you can come out and support us all. During the past few months, we have been busy with referrals and have donated some supplies to some who have requested them. By the way, the same goes for our members, as well. If you run out of supplies, just give me a call at 615-662-7639 & let me know what you need & I will try to match them with what has been donated to us. We have a mixture of donated supplies. Looking forward to getting off to a great start for 2012! Please come out and bring your presence to our circle of friendship. To all of our Donors, thank you for thinking of others in your difficult times. May God bless you. Questions? Call 615/662-7639. Hope you can attend! See you at the next meeting. Thanks, Sandra & Alan Ashendorf Remember any questions or concerns always take front stage at Our meetings. So come and join us. The meeting begins at 2 p.m. at Baptist Hospital in the Old Board Room. Questions? Call 615/662-7639. Hope you can attend! See you at the next meeting. Alan & Sandra Ashendorf
	Everyone is encouraged to come. See you there.

	We will also be taking your suggestions for programs for this coming year.

PRESIDENT MESSAGE
Sandy Ashendorf, Co-President, happily passes on to Steve Eisen, our Treasurer, a very generous and greatly appreciated contribution from Hollister.

Hollister has graciously agreed to pick up the cost for anyone, wishing to join our group for the first year.

THANK YOU HOLLISTER

	If you would like to contact us pre or post operation, please call:
	Sara O’Kelley 662-3664
	Alan or Sandra Ashendorf 662 7639
	FROM OUR TREASURER We currently operate as the Nashville Ostomy Association. We issue our own local newsletter by email, hold our monthly meetings the last Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm at Baptist Hospital, visit patients in need at area hospitals, and maintain our own website. We are also a member of the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., which collects separate dues and which individuals can also join and receive their magazine. We collect our own local dues based on the dues structure of $10.00 a year if you have an e-mail address where we can send the newsletter. Our dues cycle is from December 1 to November 30 each year. Please feel free to call me at home at night (I stay up late) or on the weekends at 353-0243 if you have questions. Steve Eisen, Your Treasurer Since 1984. Mail check payable to the Nashville Ostomy Assoc. c/0 Steve Eisen, 524 W. Hillwood, Nashville, TN, 37205. If you are unable to pay these dues, please contact Steve at 353-0243.


Change of Address:		Contact Steve Eisen, 353-0243 if you are changing you place of residence. If you fail to so this, you will not receive the Newsletter or the UOA Quarterly
New Ostomates:		You will receive a complimentary Newsletter for 3 months post surgery. You are encouraged to join our Chapter to receive your monthly newsletter after this introductory offer
		Local membership only (by email $10.00). Mail check payable to the Nashville Ostomy Assoc. c/0 Steve Eisen, 524 W. Hillwood, Nashville , TN , 37205 . If you are unable to pay these dues, please contact Steve at 353-0243.
Newsletter:		You are encouraged to submit information, articles and suggestions to: Alan or Sandra Ashendorf 488 Saddle Drive Nashville TN 37221 or Email ostomy@total-solutions.net
WebMaster:		If you have anything that should appear on this site contact Alan Ashendorf

MEDICAL INFORMATION ON THE WEB

	This takes you to the National Ostomy Site. From here you can find all sorts of information www.uoa.org
	The Continent Diversion Network .www.ostomyalternative.org
	Parents of Ostomy Children .www.uoa.org/networks_parents.htm
	Teen Network .www.uoa.org/networks_teens.htm
	Find answers to your health questions in this easy to navigate collection .http://www.thriveonline.aol.com/medical/library/index.h tml
	The Digital Urology Journal offers articles and reports, urology nurses online and much more. http://www.duj.com/index.html
	The University of Pennsylvania’s OncoLink provides accurate information about specific types of cancer, treatments and research advances http://cancer.med.upenn.edu/
	The Online Cancer Resource Center lists Cancer Center locations and helpful links. http://www.vitaloptions.org/ref/reffu.html
	Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America www.ccfa.org
	The pull-thru network site provides clear information and support for parents and families of children with anorectic malformations. www.pullthrough.org

	"Ileostomy Lavage" *By: Dianne Garde* When someone with an Ileostomy encounters a blockage, it is important to know how this should be treated. The term "a Lavage" is used rather than irrigation. In the Ostomy realm the term irrigation is generally refers to someone with a colostomy who gives them an enema on a daily basis to clear the colon of stool. The amount of water used is probably between one and one and a half liters. I feel that trying to instill this amount of fluid into an obstructed Ileostomy could be potentially dangerous as the pressure could cause a perforation. The generally accepted method of treatment for Ileostomy obstruction is to use saline (sodium chloride) to prevent dehydration and to utilize a bulb syringe with an open ended whistle tip, 24Fr or 26Fr, catheter. The solution is sucked into the bulb syringe and gently instilled into the catheter and the contents sucked back into it again in an effort to break up a food bolus. This should be done a number of times until the saline comes back clear. I would not recommend that Illeostomies try this procedure unless they have the proper equipment and have been taught by an Enterostomal Therapist. This should not be attempted until an x-ray has been taken to determine that it is a food bolus and not a mechanical obstruction. I would also recommend that if you feel you have an Ileostomy blockage that you try to get to a major centre where there is a qualified personnel familiar with the proper procedure to deal with the problem appropriately About the Author: Dianne Garde is *Certified Enterostomal Therapist*. She can be reached at: wcet@on.aibn.com.

How To Recognize a Stroke
And Save Someone's Life

Stroke Symptoms

Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters.... S.T. R.

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a
little fall - she assured everyone that
she was fine (they offered to call
paramedics) .she said she had just
tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a
new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening

Jane's husband called later telling
everyone that his wife had been taken to
the hospital -(at 6:00 pm Jane passed away.)
She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to
a stroke victim within 3 hours he can
totally reverse the effects of a
stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed,
and then getting the patient medically
cared for within 3 hours, which is
tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the
'3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are
difficult to identify. Unfortunately,
the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can
recognize a stroke by asking three
simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK
A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out today.)

R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is
this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue... If the tongue is 'crooked', if
it goes to one side or the other, that
is also an indication of a stroke.

	SEE THE HELPFUL FOLKS AT
	"WILLIAMS MEDICAL SUPPLY"
	FOR YOUR OSTOMY NEEDS
	1501 CHURCH ST. NASHVILLE, TN 37203
	615 327-4931
	http://www.williamsmedicalsupply.com


	DISCLAIMER:
	The documents contained within these web pages are presented expressly for informational purposes only. In no way are any of the materials presented here meant to be a substitute for professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner, nor should they be construed as such. ALWAYS check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, or before starting a new program of treatment. The United Ostomy Association and operators of this website are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for ANY form of damages whatsoever resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied by these documents.

Helpful hint: get there early to make sure that you can find it & to ensure parking.

PRESIDENT MESSAGE Sandy Ashendorf, Co-President, happily passes on to Steve Eisen, our Treasurer, a very generous and greatly appreciated contribution from Hollister.

"Ileostomy Lavage"

PRESIDENT MESSAGE
Sandy Ashendorf, Co-President, happily passes on to Steve Eisen, our Treasurer, a very generous and greatly appreciated contribution from Hollister.