Do you have unused colostomy bags?
Colostomy bags that you do need and are willing to donate?
You can send donations to Colostomy Friends.
They will be distributed to patients who are most in need all over the Philippines.
Ostomy supplies you donate will be acknowledged by the person who will use them. We will send you photos and a diagnosis of the patient.
Help us make ostomy life much easier.
Quality of Life for Filipino Ostomates!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Free colostomy bags for ostomates
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Distribution of Free Colostomy Bags
When: July 17, 2009 - (Friday)
Venue: National Kidney and Transplant Institute
East Avenue Quezon City
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am (First come, First Serve)
Once you are in National Kidney hospital, please go to the second floor and look for the Conference Room 3. Please register.
Please pass the announcement to fellow ostomates. For further inquiries contact me na lang po.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
World Ostomy Day 2009
World Ostomy Day 2009 will be celebrated on the 3rd October 2009 and the theme will be "Reaching Out" The aim of World Ostomy Day is to improve the rehabilitation of Ostomates worldwide by bringing to the attention of the general community and the global community the needs and aspirations of Ostomates and their families.
Activities to promote awareness may include: educational programs, seminars, support meetings and demonstrations/displays; electronic information networks, newspaper and magazine announcements/advertisements and articles. Publication of informative handout materials and brochures: audio and video announcements and films; personal visits and lobbying activities; official government proclamations and joint activities with allies agencies and professional health Associations
As part of WOD 2009 there will also be an International Photographic Competition sponsored by Hollister. The World Ostomy Day Photo Contest. The theme of this competition is to indicate that having a Stoma does not stop Ostomates leading a full and active life. For example families on vacation, during work, sporting activities, spending time with children/ grand children volunteering in community organizations.
There will be 20 winners for this competition from all parts of the world.
Activities to promote awareness may include: educational programs, seminars, support meetings and demonstrations/displays; electronic information networks, newspaper and magazine announcements/advertisements and articles. Publication of informative handout materials and brochures: audio and video announcements and films; personal visits and lobbying activities; official government proclamations and joint activities with allies agencies and professional health Associations
As part of WOD 2009 there will also be an International Photographic Competition sponsored by Hollister. The World Ostomy Day Photo Contest. The theme of this competition is to indicate that having a Stoma does not stop Ostomates leading a full and active life. For example families on vacation, during work, sporting activities, spending time with children/ grand children volunteering in community organizations.
There will be 20 winners for this competition from all parts of the world.
FRIENDS OF OSTOMATES WORLDWIDE-USA
FRIENDS OF OSTOMATES WORLDWIDE-USA
Founded in 1986, the Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA (FOW-USA) is a non-profit volunteer organization that collects new, donated ostomy supplies from generous individuals and organizations in the United States, and ships them to countries where ostomates do not have access to these vital supplies. Through 2008, FOW-USA has shipped over 220,000 pounds of supplies, valued at $11 million, to 60 countries.
Here is how the FOW-USA organization works. Supplies are sent to a central warehouse in the United States, now located in a new site in Louisville, Kentucky. They come from a variety of sources: people with surplus supplies no longer needed; facilities that can no longer use supplies or are changing to other brands; ostomy support groups that may have supplies donated by members. At the warehouse, volunteers sort and put the same sizes and brands together.
Requests for supplies are received through the internet or referral from other sources. An FOW-USA volunteer communicates with trusted individuals and organizations in the receiving country, such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, WOC nurses, and ostomy groups, to identify product needs. We also ensure that the supplies enter the country without duty and are distributed free of charge to needy ostomates. We make sure that a health care professional trained in ostomy care is available to instruct ostomates in the use of the supplies.
Through donations, the Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA pays for expenses, including shipping the supplies and renting warehouse space. The cost to send packages to our overseas recipients is approximately $2 per pound. Since our shipments may run up to 800 pounds per pallet, shipping costs are significant and we rely on the generous financial donations of people who believe in our important cause.
The 60 countries to which we have shipped supplies include: Ethiopia, Chile, Iraq (Mosul), Nepal, Panama, Zambia, Bolivia, Palestine, Peru, Jamaica, Uzbekistan, Argentina, St. Lucia, and Zimbabwe. We appreciate pictures, email messages, and stories from the people and countries who receive our supplies. We work closely with the Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-Canada, as well as the International Ostomy Association and its regional presidents, and Hand in Hand Ministries in Louisville, KY, USA.
Our website is: www.fowusa.org. Please check it out for our shipping history, available resources, and information on how to support us. New address: FOW-USA, 1500 Arlington Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, USA 40206-3177.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Ostomy Nutrition Guide
Eating is one of life’s great pleasures. Having a stoma should not change your enjoyment of food. Most people with a stoma return to their normal diet soon after an operation. However food tolerances vary from person to person. The most important dietary concerns for the ostomist are preventing blockage and avoiding foods that produce unpleasant odors, gas or excess stool. Listed below are some general guidelines of the effects of foods after ostomy surgery. It doesn’t mean you cannot have the foods – you can still eat them but must be taken in moderation.
These are some general guidelines for eating which will help you care for your stoma more easily:
• Eat meals regularly. A stoma works best if you have three or more regular meals a day
• Chew your food well. If you have an ileostomy this helps prevent any food blockage
• Try new foods one at a time. If a new food seems to cause a problem eliminate it for a couple of weeks and then try again
• Drink a lot of fluid daily as you may lose more fluids than normal through your stoma
An extra note for ileostomists
It is very easy to lose large amounts of water, minerals and vitamins through an ileostomy when diarrhea occurs which can quickly leads to dehydration. When this occurs you need to replace these fluids so that you do not become ill.
Foods High in Potassium Foods High in Sodium
Milk, Beef, Fish, Pork, Peppers Tomatoes, Broccoli, Potatoes, Spinach, Green beans, Tomato juice,
Avocado, Apricots, Bananas, Cherries, Grapefruit juice
Strawberries, Pineapple, Dates Salt added to food, Canned and dried soups, Canned meat, fish, gravies, Pickles and relishes, Salted popcorn, Pretzels
Vegetables prepared in brine, Cold cuts of meat, Ham and bacon, Hot dogs, Peanut butter, Salad dressings, Sausages
Tomato juice and sauce
These are some general guidelines for eating which will help you care for your stoma more easily:
• Eat meals regularly. A stoma works best if you have three or more regular meals a day
• Chew your food well. If you have an ileostomy this helps prevent any food blockage
• Try new foods one at a time. If a new food seems to cause a problem eliminate it for a couple of weeks and then try again
• Drink a lot of fluid daily as you may lose more fluids than normal through your stoma
An extra note for ileostomists
It is very easy to lose large amounts of water, minerals and vitamins through an ileostomy when diarrhea occurs which can quickly leads to dehydration. When this occurs you need to replace these fluids so that you do not become ill.
Foods High in Potassium Foods High in Sodium
Milk, Beef, Fish, Pork, Peppers Tomatoes, Broccoli, Potatoes, Spinach, Green beans, Tomato juice,
Avocado, Apricots, Bananas, Cherries, Grapefruit juice
Strawberries, Pineapple, Dates Salt added to food, Canned and dried soups, Canned meat, fish, gravies, Pickles and relishes, Salted popcorn, Pretzels
Vegetables prepared in brine, Cold cuts of meat, Ham and bacon, Hot dogs, Peanut butter, Salad dressings, Sausages
Tomato juice and sauce
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Colostomy Support Bag
The purpose of the support bag is to secure the pouch especially for those who are engaged in active lifestyle. There is a hidden pocket inside the cloth where one can easily slide the pouch. Be sure that the bag is not heavy with stool for this to work to prevent it from bulging.
Please share your personal designs of your own colostomy support bags.
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