WHO HAS OSTOMY SURGERY?
Ostomy surgery can touch any age, any race and either sex. There are no barriers.
WHAT WILL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS THINK?
Our family and friends love us, and accept us as we are.
WILL I HAVE AN ODOR?
Odor is a primary concern for the ostomate. There are special ways to meet individual needs that give peace of mind and security.
WHAT CAN I WEAR?
The clothes you wore before surgery will look just fine. Yes, you can even wear jeans!
WHAT CAN I EAT?
After surgery, you will be on liquids. A soft diet will follow. Your regular diet can be resumed as instructed by your doctor or WOCN.
To answer your questions and to share your concerns, come to the Aurora Ostomy Support Group Meetings.
(See "WHEN DO WE MEET")
AURORA, ILLINOIS
OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
POST OFFICE BOX 904
AURORA, ILLINOIS
60507
A Non-Profit Organization
Affiliate of
UNTIED OSTOMY ASSOCIATIONS OF AMERICA, INC.
And
The American Cancer Society
SouthKane-Kendall Counties
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AURORA, ILLINOIS
OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Revised 7/25/2006
WHAT IS AN OSTOMY?
An Ostomy is a type of surgery required when a person has lost the normal function of the bowel or bladder due to a birth defect, disease, injury, cancer or other disorders. Such operations include permanent or temporary Colostomies, Ileostomies, and Urinary Diversions.
An Ostomy allows normal body wastes to be expelled through a surgical opening in the abdominal wall and into a special appliance over the stoma, or artificial opening.
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary purpose of our-group is the physical, emotional and social rehabilitation of the Ostomy patient through mutual aid, information and understanding.
VISITING
Visiting is an important function of our group, and is done both before and after the operation. In-hospital visits made at the request of the patient's physician.
Talking with a person who has had Ostomy surgery and who demonstrates an ability to live a normal, happy life, frequently helps the patient to accept the surgery and is very important in the rehabilitation process.
The Ostomy Visitor offers visual evidence and reassurance that life with an Ostomy need not be a handicap.
We are a component of the United Ostomy Association of America, Inc., which is made up of groups like ours in many cities throughout the United States and in some foreign countries.
We are a self-governing group land have a medical advisory board, elected officers and directors. The chapter is supported by dues and donations. We are incorporated in the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit, tax exempt organization.
WHEN DO WE MEET?
We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Provena Mercy Medical Center in Aurora.
For more information about the meetings including topics, please refer to:
Web Site: http://home.comcast.net/~edhaering/ostomy
Email:
ostomy-aurora@hotmail.com
Meetings are open to all interested persons, including physicians, nurses, students, Social Service personnel relatives, and friends of ostomates. Varied programs are presented, including roundtable discussions of problems, lectures by physicians and nurses, and demonstrations of new products and appliances.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to all Ostomates, potential Ostomates, relatives as well as friends medical professionals doctors, nurses and anyone interested in Ostomy Rehabilitation.
Dues are $10.00 annually, however no Ostomate will be denied membership because of inability to pay. Membership entitles members to our monthly Chapter Newsletter.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Write to:
Aurora Illinois Ostomy Support Group
Post Office Box 904
Aurora, Illinois
60507
Email:
ostomy-aurora@hotmail.com