This is an open invitation for ostomy friends who wants to get together for a thanksgiving and Christmas party. I most welcome oldtimers and most especially newtimers as well.
I am organizing a simple ostomy thanksgiving and Christmas party anytime next week at National Kidney and Transplant Institute. May I invite registrations online in order to see how many attendees would like to come.
Some people can text me too. My cellphone is 0916.666.75.86. If we can at least come up with not less than 3 people, then we can push true with the event.
If you are online, email me or just post in the shout out.
Sorry for the so short advise. This opportunity to meet is also to plan activities for the coming year for the ostomy people around Quezon City and nearby places.
Maraming salamat po.!
Advance Merry Christmas to all.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ulcerative Colitis in the Philippines
ULCERATIVE COLITIS
The term ulcerative colitis refers to the condition of an inflamed colon. It further complicates by perforating the linings of the intestines if not treated well. It most often manifests to cause symptoms between the ages of 15 and 40. The presence of fever and bloody diarrhea as I mentioned indicates colonic tissue damage. The ulcerations on the surface of the intestines can be compared when we scar and wound our outer skin and it starts to form scabs but does not completely heal because it constantly peels off due to continuous rubbing of the colon against other surfaces. Once food is taken in and peristalsis begins, the intestine becomes irritated as the food passes in a fast forward motion causing poor absorption. Also, this triggers gas, bloating and both a bloody and watery diarrhea. Sometimes, ulcerative colitis can be so detrimental that patients may develop inflammation in unrelated areas like the eyes, joints and the skin. Taking low fiber and low fat diet will lessen scratching of the colon. Other possible causes of ulcerative colitis can be attributed to an immune system dysfunction, uncooked foods that trigger bacterial infection and the pressure of stress.
Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
Meet with us on August 1, Saturday 10:00 am at Trinoma Quezon City
Text me at (Ronald) 0916.666.75.86
Thank you
The term ulcerative colitis refers to the condition of an inflamed colon. It further complicates by perforating the linings of the intestines if not treated well. It most often manifests to cause symptoms between the ages of 15 and 40. The presence of fever and bloody diarrhea as I mentioned indicates colonic tissue damage. The ulcerations on the surface of the intestines can be compared when we scar and wound our outer skin and it starts to form scabs but does not completely heal because it constantly peels off due to continuous rubbing of the colon against other surfaces. Once food is taken in and peristalsis begins, the intestine becomes irritated as the food passes in a fast forward motion causing poor absorption. Also, this triggers gas, bloating and both a bloody and watery diarrhea. Sometimes, ulcerative colitis can be so detrimental that patients may develop inflammation in unrelated areas like the eyes, joints and the skin. Taking low fiber and low fat diet will lessen scratching of the colon. Other possible causes of ulcerative colitis can be attributed to an immune system dysfunction, uncooked foods that trigger bacterial infection and the pressure of stress.
Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
Meet with us on August 1, Saturday 10:00 am at Trinoma Quezon City
Text me at (Ronald) 0916.666.75.86
Thank you
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Do you have unused colostomy bags?
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!
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!
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.
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