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No Meeting in MARCH 2024 HAPPY EASTER We need a new
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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 and leave a message and we will get back to you. 615 662-7639. |
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If you have any Ostomy supplies that you are
NOT using PLEASE bring them to the next
meeting or call Sandy or Alan. If we can be of service please give us a call us at 615 662 7639 Please leave us a message and we will get back to soonest We are getting a lot of calls from ostomates that have NO insurance whatsoever.
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2024 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: Alan Ashendorf 488 Saddle Drive Nashville 37221 615 662 7639 PRESIDENT's MESSAGE: NO Meeting in March Happy Easter Welcome to warm weather. I hope it stays that way. As I was thinking about this article, I realized that I am speaking to others who have had their "mettle" tested by surviving hard times by having and living with an ostomy. I am not one who will minimize the challenges that come with this test of our mettle. Each of you who have or love someone with an ostomy have the mettle to carry on when times are sometimes tough and unpredictable. I also had to time my eating to when I was awake, so that I had a chance to digest my food while I was awake. You know what means. This requires knowing your history of your new digestive system. This is difficult for a person who has a newer ostomy. I don't know about you, but it was a challenge for me with my Illeostomy. It is also imperative that you have your ostomy supplies right where you need them in case of unexpected changes. And speaking about that, if you have run low on supplies, please give us a call at 615-662 -7639 and leave a message with your phone name and number and we will call you back. We might have some supplies to tide you over until you get your next shipment of supplies. Do to medical conditions and our car I would like to find some place close to Bellevue. . When you send in your dues $10.00 make sure to make it out to Nashville Ostomy Please send me your contact info Name: Address: Email: Contact number: I realize I can't control the weather and that I must accept it, just like my ostomy. When I got back from the hospital after I got my illeostomy and I had also suffered a stroke, I memorized this poem: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can And wisdom to understand the difference Thereof. This is the short version, which is the most that I could remember due to my stroke, and yet it enabled me to move forward. I clung to these words of wisdom when things got tough and I still do, to this day. Having a stroke was the worst part for me, yet each of us must accept this major change that we have had through this ostomy surgery and then get on with our lives. Only by acceptance can that that happen. Now, I am not saying that this is easy. Acceptance has never easy for me and that is why we have this support group to help in that regard. Each of us comes about acceptance in different ways and over different time periods. I have often told others new members that we must go through the grief, just as with the death of a loved one. We cannot pass by it. Remember that we are at the very least going through the grief of a losing major part of our body, as well as part of our identity. By accepting this we can move on to the next phrase of our life. And please know thatI am here anytime. Just pick up the phone and call me. One of the great things is that we have had quite a few good folks who are dropping off ostomy supplies - so if you are in need, please let us know and we will see what we have to meet that need. We have not had as many who have called who are in need of supplies, so we are keeping them safe here. Just give us a call a couple of days before you come and give us the numbers of the supplies you need and leave a message on our machine and your phone number. We will get back with you and let you know what we have that we can match up to your needs. You don't have to even see us; you can call and we will leave them outside for you to pick them up. Hope to see you soon. Alan and Sandra Ashendorf Please remember that we are here if any of you need us Please practice safe distances (at least 6 feet) and please wear your mask. Think about others and especially your own family. And in fact, our meetings will be in limbo for the foreseeable future. If any of you have an ideas, please give us a call and we can discuss this issue. I know that we will both miss seeing you right now, but I know that I can't take a chance in getting out at this time, myself. At this time, we are staying safe and staying home, unless it is unavoidable. Alan and Sandra Ashendorf The circle of giving and receiving has continued with ostomy supplies for those in need. Thank you all for your ostomy supply donations. We are doing our best to see that they are going to good homes So, thank you once more for thinking of our organization when the time comes to donate those supplies. And at our last meeting, it was great to find a good home for some of those supplies. Healthcare is always in transition. So, have you been having trouble getting your ostomy supplies lately? If so, please give us a call to let us know what is going on with your supplies, as we have heard that some others have not been able to get theirs. Call us or come to our meetings to let us know what is going on with your own issues. We are gathering up some information so that we can give the best information about this situation. Important Contact Information: ConvaTec Professional Services By phone: 1-800-422-8811 web address: convatec.com by email: CIC@convatec.com By mail: ConvaTec Professional Services 100 Headquarters Park Drive Skillman, NJ 08558 Hollister Incorporated 2000 Hollister Drive Libertyville, IL 60048-3746 888-740-8999 Full product line: New Image, Premier, Adapt, Pouching. web address: hollister.com Coloplast Our corporate HQ 1-800-533-0464 web address: coloplast.com http://www.ostomy.org/ostomy_info/suppliers.shtml Cymed Ostomy Co. 1440C Fourth Street Berkeley, CA 94710 800-582-0707 Full product line including the MicroSkin Ostomy Pouching System. To all of our Donors, thank you for thinking of others in your difficult times. May God bless you. |
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| Also, I would
encourage you to subscribe to the Phoenix magazine, which is published by the United Ostomy Association of America. If you have been to one of our meetings, you probably saw it there and I highly endorse this publication. It has some great survival stories of other ostomies, tips from nurses on how to live a greater quality of life and of course, advertising for quite a few supplies that help us to live a little easier. You can go online and subscribe for this fine magazine http://www.phoenixuoaa.org/. And if you are looking for a support group in your area you can go to http://www.ostomy.org/supportgroups. |
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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 do not have insurance and run out of supplies, just give me a call at 615-662-7639 & let me know what you need & I will do my best to match them with what has been donated to us. Please leave us a message and we will get back to soonest |
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2013 OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Alan Ashendorf 488 Saddle Drive Nashville, TN 37221 615 662-7639 VICE-PRESIDENT: Sandra Ashendorf 488 Saddle Drive Nashville, TN 37221 615 662-7639 SECRETARY: Rena Sawyer TREASURER: |
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| Change of Address: | Contact Alan Ashendorf if you are changing you place of residence. If you fail to so this, you will not receive the Newsletter. | |||
| 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 Alan Ashendorf, 488 Saddle Drive Nashville TN 37221 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. | ||