One of our members had the idea of sendingostomy supplies to victims of hurricane Katrina.Many of you brought supplies to the Septembermeeting for this cause. I wanted to give you anupdate on our efforts. I contacted Friends ofOstomates Worldwide (FOW) which distributesostomy supplies in the US and around the world.

I talked to Mario Pardo with FOW and inquiredabout getting supplies to the hurricane victims. Hestated that the Red Cross does NOT want thesupplies, but they want money. He also stated, thatFOW is calling all the WOC nurses and ostomysupport groups in the states where Katrina victims arelocated. He said they have sent numerous boxes ofsupplies to these people. He also said that thesupplies WILL be used by someone in need in the USor around the world. Thank you again for all yourdonations!!! - Jennifer Higdon

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National UOA ClosurePresident’s MessageCalendar - Meeting InformationTips from Our MembersMedication Tips for Pelvic Pouch PatientsMinutes from last Meeting

Membership FormArea WOC Nurse List

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Newsletter Serving Members and Friends of the Triangle Ostomy Community

Dr. Lyle B. Rogers passed away on Thursday,September 1 at age 95. Dr. Rogers, a urostomate,was an active member of the Raleigh UOA for manyyears.

He served as President and later as newslettereditor for a number of years. Dr. Rogers was a facultymember at NCSU, retiring in 1976. He and his wife,Grace, attended almost every meeting until theirhealth began to fail. Mrs. Rogers died in 1999 and Dr.Rogers moved to Henderson to be closer to hisdaughter.

Those who knew him will remember hiskindness, gentle wisdom and wit.

AttentionJ-Pouchers:

Don’t forget that J-Pouchers are alwayswelcome at our monthly meetings.

Contact Lora Edgars at919-596-5410 for all the details.

Date

Name

Telephone #

Address

Email Address

Spouse's Name

I have a (please check):Colostomy Urostomy (Ileal conduit)Ileostomy OtherYear of Surgery :

I am not an Ostomate, but would like to bea member and support the organization.

I cannot afford the dues but would liketo be a member . (Confidential)

We are a vibrant community . . .. . . and welcome for membership ostomates and other persons interested in learning aboutthe Triangle Ostomy Community and its activities., and appreciate the help they can provideas members. To join, complete the form below and send it with a check or money orderfor $20 made out to “Raleigh Chapter of UOA” to the following address:

Mrs. Ruth Rhodes6616 Rest Haven DriveRaleigh, NC 27612-2167

Raleigh Area ChapterUnited Ostomy AssociationMembership Application

Complete and send with your check or moneyorder for $20. Please make checks payable to

and send to: Mrs. Ruth Rhodes,6616 Rest Haven Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612-2167Raleigh Chapter UOA

PresidentVP / Asst. EditorSecretaryTreasurerPast PresidentWebmasterNewsletterMember Support

BOD/Member Support

Medical Advisor

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Dan Wiley - 919-477-8363Jennifer Higdon- 919-553-4770

Bonnie Sessums- 919-403-7804Ruth Rhodes - 919-782-3460

Kathy Bong - 919-303-6475Ed Withers - 919-217-9218

Anke Gassen - 919-968-8461Susie Peterson - 919-851-8957

Alison Cleary - 919-387-3367Shirley Peeler - 919-787-6036

Donald Meyers - 919-781-0221Stephanie Yates - 919-784-2048

Printing of this newsletter is provided byREX Healthcare

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The mission of our organization is to assistpeople who have or will have intestinal or urinary

diversions: including a colostomy, ileostomy,urostomy, and continent diversions including j-pouches. We provide psychological support,

educational services, family support, advocacyand promote our services to the public and

professional communities

Articles and information printed in this newsletterare not necessarily endorsed by the Raleigh Area

Chapter of UOA and may not be applicable toall. Always consult your physician or WOC

Nurse for medical advice that is best for you.Dues cover membership in the local chapter and the local By-Pass publication.

Hi Everyone, thank you for a great Septembermeeting. It was good to see everyone's smiling facesand hear your good humor. You all are a joy and apleasure with which to be associated.

I'd like to thank Jane Fellows and Leann Richbourgfor their help with our breakout sessions. I think we allcame away with a bit more knowledge of how to manageour particular ostomy. Thank you also to those whobrought extra ostomy supplies for the hurricane victims.Your giving and caring for others is also another reasonfor our groups success.

The Coloplast representative will be the focus of theOctober meeting. She will be presenting her lineup ofproducts as well as any new items they have developedsince she last visited with us. I encourage all of you toattend and see what's new as well as take home somefree samples. The vendor meetings are always veryinformative and educational.

Stephanie won't be with us for this meeting. She istaking a trip with other nurses to Russia. We wish herwell in her travels and look forward to hearing about itwhen she returns.

Also, I hope you liked our newsletter format. We havespent a lot of time and effort in trying to make it moreinformative and entertaining for you. Please let us haveyour feedback as to what you think of it. We are still in theearly stages of developing a format you will like so let usknow what you think.

Well, that's about it for now. Special thanks again toJoAnn and Bobby for the great refreshments and welook forward to Jeff B.'s goodies for this next meeting.

Take care and we'll see you on October 4th at 7:30.---- -----Yours in service, Dan

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Dan’s Trivia Questionhas moved to Page 7

If your membership expired Aug 2005, Nov 2005, Feb 2006, please pay your dues of $20.00 nowfor the year Sept 2005 - Sept 2006. If your membership was renewed in May 2005, it will beextended through Sept 1, 2006, without additional payment. If you have any questions, call RuthRhodes at 782-3460.

October 3 Rosh Hashanah BeginsOctober 4 Ostomy Association MeetingOctober 11 Columbus DayOctober 31 Halloween

Leigh AmmonsMelanie Johnson

Leanne Richbourg

Debra ArrowoodAnn Woodruff

Barbara Koruda

Tom Hobbs

Jane FellowsAl CadeverdoMichelle Rice

Linda Martin

Kathy Thomas

Mary K. Wooten

Stephanie Yates

Wake Medical

UNC Hospital

Durham Regional

Duke

Raleigh Community

Maria Parham Hsp.

Durham VA Center

Rex Healthcare

919-350-5171919-350-5171919-350-6462

919-843-9234919-843-9234919-843-9234

919-470-4000

919-681-7743919-668-0142919-681-2436

919-354-3000

919-431-3700

919-286-0411

919-784-2048

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Put toilet paper in the toilet bowl before emptying your pouch to prevent splashing.

Remember to allow 1/8" - 1/16" between the edge of the stoma and the opening in thewafer (skin barrier). Too large an opening may expose skin to stool or urine content.Too small an opening may cause lacerations due to rubbing of the pouch or skin barrier.

Lengthy sitting in one place can force the pouch contents upwardaround the stoma and cause leakage. Getting up occasionally will help.

Look for more tips fromour members on page 4

Members and guests gathered together by ostomytypes for group discussion led by our WOC nurses.

Stephan ie announced tha t a Co lop las trepresentative will be the guest speaker at our Octobermeeting; break out sessions for our November meeting;and a social for the December meeting. She asked forprogram ideas for 2006 and the following were suggested:Dr. Faust, General Surgeon; a nutritionist; TerryKuczynski, Family Counselor at Rex Cancer Center; aradiologist; and a dermatologist. Stephanie alsoannounced that Dr. Lyle Rogers, former president of theRaleigh Area Chapter of the UOA and former newslettereditor has passed away. Dr. Rogers was 95 and she saidhe would be very proud of our group.

Dan thanked members for bringing ostomy suppliesfor the Katrina victims and thanked Debbie for thesuggestion. Jennifer will get these supplies to "Friends ofOstomates Worldwide" for distribution. Sonya Withersannounced that new clothing and new toys could bedonated to the Wake County Health Department fordistribution to the Katrina survivors relocated to Raleigh.

Jeff and Becky Burcham will provide refreshments forthe October meeting, Tuesday, October 4. The meetingwas adjourned at 9:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Bonnie Sessum

September 2005 - Meeting Minutescontinued from page 8

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of eachmonth at 7:30 PM in the

Enter through the Rex Hospital Main Entrance,which is near the Parking Garage.

Rex Surgical WaitingRoom, 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC.

As a result of the dissolution of UOA, our WOCNurses will no longer receive statements for annualmembership dues. Our chapter is extendingcourtesy membership status to these fineprofessionals in appreciation for their guidance,support, and loyal service.

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AttentionWOC Nurses:

Reminder: In the event of inclement weather onthe day of a scheduled meeting, please contactRex Healthcare at 919-784-3100

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 4, 2005SPEAKER: Coloplast Representative

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Many of us have lived in the Raleigh area foryears and are still confused by the I-440 beltline.Which way do you go, inner 440, outer 440 or justavoid it all together? The following should help youhave a better understanding of the beltline.

The I-440 beltline is a divided highway looparound Raleigh. The direction you would take to getsomewhere along the beltline, depends on whereyou start. Traffic on the INNER BELTLINE flowsclockwise around Raleigh and traffic on the OUTERBELTLINE travels counter-clockwise.

On the map above, there are 5 points (A-E). Ifyou wanted to travel from point A to point B, youwould take the outer beltline. To get from point D topoint E, you would also take the outer beltline. Now ifyou were traveling from point C to point B, then youwould take the inner beltline. Lastly, if you want totravel from point A to point D, you could choose eitherthe inner or outer beltline, since this is about halfway.

I-540, though not a circle, follows the same rules.So remember, inner beltline goes clockwise andouter beltline travels counter-clockwise. And if youget lost, you can always ask for directions!!!!!

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Eat Mexican salsa BEFORE4:00pm.!!!!!!!!!

Frank Ricciutti

Keep Charmin wipes, cut in half, to cleanout the bottom of the pouch. I travel witha box and keep a box in the bathroom.

Bonnie Sessums

If you use a 2 piece pouching system,before snapping the pouch on the flange,apply a little bit of baby oil to the ring ofthe flange; this will allow the two piecesto snap together with ease.

Leanne Richbourg

The By-Pass offers us a wonderful vehicle toshare our ostomy tricks with the rest of thecommunity. If you have an idea you’d like tohave included, please contact JenniferHigdon or Dan Wiley. If you find suggestionsposted here helpful, be sure to tell the personwho contributed them.

To keep up with your fluid intake, have an8 ounce glass of water, juice or sodaeach time you empty your pouch. Thiswill help you to avoid dehydration.

Jane Fellows

If you have an ileostomy, check with yourdoctor before taking timed release orextended release medications. Since youdon't have a large intestine, these medsmay not be absorbed fully, and thereforemay not take full effect.

Jennifer Higdon

We hope that Member Suggestions will be a regularfeature of the By-Pass, but we cannot do it without yourinput! If you have an idea, a special way of handling yourostomy that others may find helpful as well, please contactus! Call or send email to Dan Wiley or Jennifer Higdon, andwe’ll be sure to include your ideas in the next edition.

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Do not take large volume laxatives (ex: Golytely,Fleets Phosphosoda), for bowel prep when you havea pouch. Only use a gentle laxative, if needed, forbowel prep for an exam. Bowel prep for pouchpatients can often be accomplished with a clear liquiddiet the day before the procedure, or a Fleets enemajust before an exam.Always clarify bowel prep orders with the orderingphysician and remind a new doctor or pharmacist thatyou have no colon.

SERVING THE TRIANGLE OSTOMY COMMUNITYSERVING THE TRIANGLE OSTOMY COMMUNITY

General Medication TipsFor The Pelvic Pouch Patient

from the Desk of Miriam M. Preen, B.S.N., R.NContributing Writer of "Pouch-O-Gram" (fall/winter 2004),

a publication provided by the Department of ColorectalSurgery at The Cleveland Clinic to help people

deal with issues associated with the pelvic pouch..

local efforts as a support group for ostomates. Wewill have a "new name contest" with the winner beingannounced at our November meeting.

Dan reported that the Board met on August 31and had a good meeting with lots of positivediscussion. He introduced Jennifer Higdon, VicePresident, and she stated she would be passingaround slips of paper for members to write down tips,suggestions, questions, or program requests. Thesetips/suggestions will be discussed at a later meetingand some will be published in our monthly newsletter.Jennifer also invited any members to attend theBoard meetings to offer suggestions and help withplanning our meetings. She also passed aroundcopies of the new newsletter by our new editor, AnkeGassen and complimented her new publishing style.All members and Board members are invited tosubmit articles for publication in the newsletter eachmonth. Jennifer thanked Stephanie and RexHealthCare for the latest copies.

Dan introduced Ruth Rhodes, Treasurer, andRuth announced the Board recommendation of a newannual membership fee of $20.00. This amounts to adecrease in annual dues from $30.00 since we will nolonger be paying UOA dues. Bonnie Sessumsmoved to accept the $20.00 dues and Frank Ricciutiseconded. Members approved this motion. All dueswill be payable to the Raleigh Area Chapter of theUOA (until further notice) and due by September 30,2005. Ruth will only bill annually and this billing will bedone in September. If members have paid their duessince March 2005, they will not be billed untilSeptember 1, 2006. All other members should paytheir dues by September 30, 2005 and mail to Ruth. Ifthe dues are a hardship for anyone, please contactRuth or another Board member and discussions willbe kept confidential.

Dan Wiley, President, opened the meeting at7:45 PM and welcomed the 38+ members andguests. He announced that Linda Martin, WOCnurse at Raleigh Community and supporter of theRaleigh Area Chapter of the UOA is retiring. A cardof appreciation and congratulations will be mailed toher. Dan also thanked JoAnn and Bobby Qualls forthe wonderful refreshments.

Dan introduced Carole King and her husband,Cyrus, and welcomed them as new members. Hepassed around a form for members to complete withnames, emails addresses, and past or presentoccupations. Dan announced that the program forthe meeting would be break out sessions andintroduced Jane Fellows, WOC nurse from DukeUniversity Hospital and Leanne Richbourg fromWake Medical as well as Stephanie Yates from RexHealthCare as leaders of the different ostomygroups. Stephanie will be going to Moscow, Russiawith a group of nurses from the "People to PeopleAmbassador Program" and will not attend theOctober meeting.

Dan then discussed the minimal effects theclosing of the UOA would have on our local chapterand announced that we would continue our local

from our September 6, 2005 meeting

3325 Executive Drive, Room 108, RaleighMaureen Warren 919-875-0587Laura Bradford: 919-233-0163

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Duke Health, Raleigh Hospital

Contacts:

Crohn’s & Colitis Support GroupMeeting the Second Tuesday of Every Month

continued on page 10

Often I receive inquiries about medicationabsorption and vitamin use. For people that havehad their colons removed, it can take about fourhours to digest and eliminate food. So pelvic pouchpatients should take certain precautions whenadding new medications to their regimen.

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Multivitamins are good for general health and can betaken in a chewable or liquid form, which mayenhance absorption. Chewables are available ingrocery stores, and liquid vitamins and sublingualsprays are available in many health food stores.Any medicines should be the type absorbed in the

upper intestine. Discuss with your pharmacist beforetaking delayed or time-released medications as theymay not be as effective.

Be aware that antacids containing magnesiumhydroxide combinations (such as Maalox or Mylanta)may have a laxative action and cause diarrhea.An tac ids con ta in ing ca l c i um carbona te(Tums,Titralac, Calcium Rolaids) or aluminumhydroxide (Alternagel,Amphojel) may not causediarrhea.

4 - Diuretics should be used cautiously in pouch patientsbecause they may increase the risk of dehydrationwhen the colon has been removed.You may need tosupplement the sodium and potassium in your diet ifyou are on diuretics, so check with your physician.

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Find and circlethe Ostomy-related terms inthe letter square.

A special thankyou to all whomake donationsto our chapter!!!

If you think you know the answer, make a note of it and be the first to answerat our next Triangle Ostomy Community meeting to win a prize.

Additional financial contributions, ostomysupplies, refreshments, and extra time ofservice are greatly appreciated.“Caught Holding the Bag”

by Peter McGinn, Ostomate

What do ostomates do when they aren’t attendingtheir local support meetings? Some are writing novelswith humor, flair, and ostomate heroines! PeterMcGinn, webmaster of the Portland Maine OstomySupport Group has just published Caught Holding theBag, a mystery novel with ostomate lead characters.The book is available in paperback from Book Locker.Visit www.booklocker.com/books/2015.html to read anexcerpt and ordering information.

About the BookPatti Jo Lewis wakes up from ostomy surgery and

thinks her life is over. Then she meets Lorraine, a dynamicwoman who is thriving after having the same surgery, andwho just might be living proof that Patti's life may be justbeginning.

Soon the new friends are embroiled in the mysterysurrounding the death of Lorraine's ex-husband and hispossible connection to a growing scandal involving thehigh school football team he coached. Patti works to helpLorraine uncover the truth, and in the process she isreunited with her old boyfriend Robb, now a young copinvestigating the death.

Peter McGinn has always lived in Maine buthas never seen a moose. He was stood upon his first date, but he shook it off andmarried her. Then he went back to collegeand started writing novels. He wants you toknow there are more books coming.

Helping her friend solve the mystery isn't the onlychallenge facing Patti. She needs to decide how far shecan trust Robb while he is working on the case, perhapsagainst the interests of her new friend. Patti also tries toclose rifts in her own family. There is her father and brother,estranged ever since her brother announced he was gay.There is all of them and her mother, who abandoned themfor another man many years before, and who arrives on thescene to complicate an already complex situation. If thisweren't enough, another family secret explodes into her lifeand threatens to tear apart all she has pulled together.With wit and humor, Caught Holding the Bag tells themoving story of a woman who rises above life-alteringsurgery and unexpectedly seizes control of her life for thefirst time.

About the Author

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What was the name of the first satellite launched in the late '50's?What country launched it?Bonus question -

1-800-422-8811www.ConvaTec.com

For more information contactour Customer Interaction CenterMon - Thurs, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm ET,and Friday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm ET

A P N O P B T W V V C S F G L

S M S O S R Z S W T O E J G M

L Y U R O T Z E W N N I A Z V

M C U P O Y O L H N V L O H D

H C P S O S H M N E A P R Z U

P U H V R G S O Y Z T P H A H

S R X H J B I I L W E U Y E U

L A T I P S O H C L C S D X L

L A H L R G L O G S I G F M B

B A T E O A D P M B E S X X T

R V V E S R U N D P S T T F A

K I K A I G T K A D T H P E F

D U S U R G E R Y E O M E H R

Y X F W M Q K B H J M Q H D T

C O L O P L A S T Y A F H V R

A P N O P B T W V V C S F G L

S M S O S R Z S W T O E J G M

L Y U R O T Z E W N N I A Z V

M C U P O Y O L H N V L O H D

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P U H V R G S O Y Z T P H A H

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R V V E S R U N D P S T T F A

K I K A I G T K A D T H P E F

D U S U R G E R Y E O M E H R

Y X F W M Q K B H J M Q H D T

C O L O P L A S T Y A F H V R

COLOPLASTCONVATECDIVERSIONEDGEPARKHOLLISTER

HOSPITALNURSE

OSTOMYPOUCH

SCISSORSSTOMA

SUPPLIESSUPPORTSURGERY

Find and circlethe Ostomy-related terms inthe letter square.

A special thankyou to all whomake donationsto our chapter!!!

If you think you know the answer, make a note of it and be the first to answerat our next Triangle Ostomy Community meeting to win a prize.

Additional financial contributions, ostomysupplies, refreshments, and extra time ofservice are greatly appreciated.“Caught Holding the Bag”

by Peter McGinn, Ostomate

What do ostomates do when they aren’t attendingtheir local support meetings? Some are writing novelswith humor, flair, and ostomate heroines! PeterMcGinn, webmaster of the Portland Maine OstomySupport Group has just published Caught Holding theBag, a mystery novel with ostomate lead characters.The book is available in paperback from Book Locker.Visit www.booklocker.com/books/2015.html to read anexcerpt and ordering information.

About the BookPatti Jo Lewis wakes up from ostomy surgery and

thinks her life is over. Then she meets Lorraine, a dynamicwoman who is thriving after having the same surgery, andwho just might be living proof that Patti's life may be justbeginning.

Soon the new friends are embroiled in the mysterysurrounding the death of Lorraine's ex-husband and hispossible connection to a growing scandal involving thehigh school football team he coached. Patti works to helpLorraine uncover the truth, and in the process she isreunited with her old boyfriend Robb, now a young copinvestigating the death.

Peter McGinn has always lived in Maine buthas never seen a moose. He was stood upon his first date, but he shook it off andmarried her. Then he went back to collegeand started writing novels. He wants you toknow there are more books coming.

Helping her friend solve the mystery isn't the onlychallenge facing Patti. She needs to decide how far shecan trust Robb while he is working on the case, perhapsagainst the interests of her new friend. Patti also tries toclose rifts in her own family. There is her father and brother,estranged ever since her brother announced he was gay.There is all of them and her mother, who abandoned themfor another man many years before, and who arrives on thescene to complicate an already complex situation. If thisweren't enough, another family secret explodes into her lifeand threatens to tear apart all she has pulled together.With wit and humor, Caught Holding the Bag tells themoving story of a woman who rises above life-alteringsurgery and unexpectedly seizes control of her life for thefirst time.

About the Author

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Do not take large volume laxatives (ex: Golytely,Fleets Phosphosoda), for bowel prep when you havea pouch. Only use a gentle laxative, if needed, forbowel prep for an exam. Bowel prep for pouchpatients can often be accomplished with a clear liquiddiet the day before the procedure, or a Fleets enemajust before an exam.Always clarify bowel prep orders with the orderingphysician and remind a new doctor or pharmacist thatyou have no colon.

SERVING THE TRIANGLE OSTOMY COMMUNITYSERVING THE TRIANGLE OSTOMY COMMUNITY

General Medication TipsFor The Pelvic Pouch Patient

from the Desk of Miriam M. Preen, B.S.N., R.NContributing Writer of "Pouch-O-Gram" (fall/winter 2004),

a publication provided by the Department of ColorectalSurgery at The Cleveland Clinic to help people

deal with issues associated with the pelvic pouch..

local efforts as a support group for ostomates. Wewill have a "new name contest" with the winner beingannounced at our November meeting.

Dan reported that the Board met on August 31and had a good meeting with lots of positivediscussion. He introduced Jennifer Higdon, VicePresident, and she stated she would be passingaround slips of paper for members to write down tips,suggestions, questions, or program requests. Thesetips/suggestions will be discussed at a later meetingand some will be published in our monthly newsletter.Jennifer also invited any members to attend theBoard meetings to offer suggestions and help withplanning our meetings. She also passed aroundcopies of the new newsletter by our new editor, AnkeGassen and complimented her new publishing style.All members and Board members are invited tosubmit articles for publication in the newsletter eachmonth. Jennifer thanked Stephanie and RexHealthCare for the latest copies.

Dan introduced Ruth Rhodes, Treasurer, andRuth announced the Board recommendation of a newannual membership fee of $20.00. This amounts to adecrease in annual dues from $30.00 since we will nolonger be paying UOA dues. Bonnie Sessumsmoved to accept the $20.00 dues and Frank Ricciutiseconded. Members approved this motion. All dueswill be payable to the Raleigh Area Chapter of theUOA (until further notice) and due by September 30,2005. Ruth will only bill annually and this billing will bedone in September. If members have paid their duessince March 2005, they will not be billed untilSeptember 1, 2006. All other members should paytheir dues by September 30, 2005 and mail to Ruth. Ifthe dues are a hardship for anyone, please contactRuth or another Board member and discussions willbe kept confidential.

Dan Wiley, President, opened the meeting at7:45 PM and welcomed the 38+ members andguests. He announced that Linda Martin, WOCnurse at Raleigh Community and supporter of theRaleigh Area Chapter of the UOA is retiring. A cardof appreciation and congratulations will be mailed toher. Dan also thanked JoAnn and Bobby Qualls forthe wonderful refreshments.

Dan introduced Carole King and her husband,Cyrus, and welcomed them as new members. Hepassed around a form for members to complete withnames, emails addresses, and past or presentoccupations. Dan announced that the program forthe meeting would be break out sessions andintroduced Jane Fellows, WOC nurse from DukeUniversity Hospital and Leanne Richbourg fromWake Medical as well as Stephanie Yates from RexHealthCare as leaders of the different ostomygroups. Stephanie will be going to Moscow, Russiawith a group of nurses from the "People to PeopleAmbassador Program" and will not attend theOctober meeting.

Dan then discussed the minimal effects theclosing of the UOA would have on our local chapterand announced that we would continue our local

from our September 6, 2005 meeting

3325 Executive Drive, Room 108, RaleighMaureen Warren 919-875-0587Laura Bradford: 919-233-0163

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Duke Health, Raleigh Hospital

Contacts:

Crohn’s & Colitis Support GroupMeeting the Second Tuesday of Every Month

continued on page 10

Often I receive inquiries about medicationabsorption and vitamin use. For people that havehad their colons removed, it can take about fourhours to digest and eliminate food. So pelvic pouchpatients should take certain precautions whenadding new medications to their regimen.

1 -

2 -

3 -

Multivitamins are good for general health and can betaken in a chewable or liquid form, which mayenhance absorption. Chewables are available ingrocery stores, and liquid vitamins and sublingualsprays are available in many health food stores.Any medicines should be the type absorbed in the

upper intestine. Discuss with your pharmacist beforetaking delayed or time-released medications as theymay not be as effective.

Be aware that antacids containing magnesiumhydroxide combinations (such as Maalox or Mylanta)may have a laxative action and cause diarrhea.An tac ids con ta in ing ca l c i um carbona te(Tums,Titralac, Calcium Rolaids) or aluminumhydroxide (Alternagel,Amphojel) may not causediarrhea.

4 - Diuretics should be used cautiously in pouch patientsbecause they may increase the risk of dehydrationwhen the colon has been removed.You may need tosupplement the sodium and potassium in your diet ifyou are on diuretics, so check with your physician.

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Many of us have lived in the Raleigh area foryears and are still confused by the I-440 beltline.Which way do you go, inner 440, outer 440 or justavoid it all together? The following should help youhave a better understanding of the beltline.

The I-440 beltline is a divided highway looparound Raleigh. The direction you would take to getsomewhere along the beltline, depends on whereyou start. Traffic on the INNER BELTLINE flowsclockwise around Raleigh and traffic on the OUTERBELTLINE travels counter-clockwise.

On the map above, there are 5 points (A-E). Ifyou wanted to travel from point A to point B, youwould take the outer beltline. To get from point D topoint E, you would also take the outer beltline. Now ifyou were traveling from point C to point B, then youwould take the inner beltline. Lastly, if you want totravel from point A to point D, you could choose eitherthe inner or outer beltline, since this is about halfway.

I-540, though not a circle, follows the same rules.So remember, inner beltline goes clockwise andouter beltline travels counter-clockwise. And if youget lost, you can always ask for directions!!!!!

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Eat Mexican salsa BEFORE4:00pm.!!!!!!!!!

Frank Ricciutti

Keep Charmin wipes, cut in half, to cleanout the bottom of the pouch. I travel witha box and keep a box in the bathroom.

Bonnie Sessums

If you use a 2 piece pouching system,before snapping the pouch on the flange,apply a little bit of baby oil to the ring ofthe flange; this will allow the two piecesto snap together with ease.

Leanne Richbourg

The By-Pass offers us a wonderful vehicle toshare our ostomy tricks with the rest of thecommunity. If you have an idea you’d like tohave included, please contact JenniferHigdon or Dan Wiley. If you find suggestionsposted here helpful, be sure to tell the personwho contributed them.

To keep up with your fluid intake, have an8 ounce glass of water, juice or sodaeach time you empty your pouch. Thiswill help you to avoid dehydration.

Jane Fellows

If you have an ileostomy, check with yourdoctor before taking timed release orextended release medications. Since youdon't have a large intestine, these medsmay not be absorbed fully, and thereforemay not take full effect.

Jennifer Higdon

We hope that Member Suggestions will be a regularfeature of the By-Pass, but we cannot do it without yourinput! If you have an idea, a special way of handling yourostomy that others may find helpful as well, please contactus! Call or send email to Dan Wiley or Jennifer Higdon, andwe’ll be sure to include your ideas in the next edition.

October 3 Rosh Hashanah BeginsOctober 4 Ostomy Association MeetingOctober 11 Columbus DayOctober 31 Halloween

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Debra ArrowoodAnn Woodruff

Barbara Koruda

Tom Hobbs

Jane FellowsAl CadeverdoMichelle Rice

Linda Martin

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Put toilet paper in the toilet bowl before emptying your pouch to prevent splashing.

Remember to allow 1/8" - 1/16" between the edge of the stoma and the opening in thewafer (skin barrier). Too large an opening may expose skin to stool or urine content.Too small an opening may cause lacerations due to rubbing of the pouch or skin barrier.

Lengthy sitting in one place can force the pouch contents upwardaround the stoma and cause leakage. Getting up occasionally will help.

Look for more tips fromour members on page 4

Members and guests gathered together by ostomytypes for group discussion led by our WOC nurses.

Stephan ie announced tha t a Co lop las trepresentative will be the guest speaker at our Octobermeeting; break out sessions for our November meeting;and a social for the December meeting. She asked forprogram ideas for 2006 and the following were suggested:Dr. Faust, General Surgeon; a nutritionist; TerryKuczynski, Family Counselor at Rex Cancer Center; aradiologist; and a dermatologist. Stephanie alsoannounced that Dr. Lyle Rogers, former president of theRaleigh Area Chapter of the UOA and former newslettereditor has passed away. Dr. Rogers was 95 and she saidhe would be very proud of our group.

Dan thanked members for bringing ostomy suppliesfor the Katrina victims and thanked Debbie for thesuggestion. Jennifer will get these supplies to "Friends ofOstomates Worldwide" for distribution. Sonya Withersannounced that new clothing and new toys could bedonated to the Wake County Health Department fordistribution to the Katrina survivors relocated to Raleigh.

Jeff and Becky Burcham will provide refreshments forthe October meeting, Tuesday, October 4. The meetingwas adjourned at 9:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Bonnie Sessum

September 2005 - Meeting Minutescontinued from page 8

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of eachmonth at 7:30 PM in the

Enter through the Rex Hospital Main Entrance,which is near the Parking Garage.

Rex Surgical WaitingRoom, 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC.

As a result of the dissolution of UOA, our WOCNurses will no longer receive statements for annualmembership dues. Our chapter is extendingcourtesy membership status to these fineprofessionals in appreciation for their guidance,support, and loyal service.

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AttentionWOC Nurses:

Reminder: In the event of inclement weather onthe day of a scheduled meeting, please contactRex Healthcare at 919-784-3100

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 4, 2005SPEAKER: Coloplast Representative

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I have a (please check):Colostomy Urostomy (Ileal conduit)Ileostomy OtherYear of Surgery :

I am not an Ostomate, but would like to bea member and support the organization.

I cannot afford the dues but would liketo be a member . (Confidential)

We are a vibrant community . . .. . . and welcome for membership ostomates and other persons interested in learning aboutthe Triangle Ostomy Community and its activities., and appreciate the help they can provideas members. To join, complete the form below and send it with a check or money orderfor $20 made out to “Raleigh Chapter of UOA” to the following address:

Mrs. Ruth Rhodes6616 Rest Haven DriveRaleigh, NC 27612-2167

Raleigh Area ChapterUnited Ostomy AssociationMembership Application

Complete and send with your check or moneyorder for $20. Please make checks payable to

and send to: Mrs. Ruth Rhodes,6616 Rest Haven Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612-2167Raleigh Chapter UOA

PresidentVP / Asst. EditorSecretaryTreasurerPast PresidentWebmasterNewsletterMember Support

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Dan Wiley - 919-477-8363Jennifer Higdon- 919-553-4770

Bonnie Sessums- 919-403-7804Ruth Rhodes - 919-782-3460

Kathy Bong - 919-303-6475Ed Withers - 919-217-9218

Anke Gassen - 919-968-8461Susie Peterson - 919-851-8957

Alison Cleary - 919-387-3367Shirley Peeler - 919-787-6036

Donald Meyers - 919-781-0221Stephanie Yates - 919-784-2048

Printing of this newsletter is provided byREX Healthcare

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The mission of our organization is to assistpeople who have or will have intestinal or urinary

diversions: including a colostomy, ileostomy,urostomy, and continent diversions including j-pouches. We provide psychological support,

educational services, family support, advocacyand promote our services to the public and

professional communities

Articles and information printed in this newsletterare not necessarily endorsed by the Raleigh Area

Chapter of UOA and may not be applicable toall. Always consult your physician or WOC

Nurse for medical advice that is best for you.Dues cover membership in the local chapter and the local By-Pass publication.

Hi Everyone, thank you for a great Septembermeeting. It was good to see everyone's smiling facesand hear your good humor. You all are a joy and apleasure with which to be associated.

I'd like to thank Jane Fellows and Leann Richbourgfor their help with our breakout sessions. I think we allcame away with a bit more knowledge of how to manageour particular ostomy. Thank you also to those whobrought extra ostomy supplies for the hurricane victims.Your giving and caring for others is also another reasonfor our groups success.

The Coloplast representative will be the focus of theOctober meeting. She will be presenting her lineup ofproducts as well as any new items they have developedsince she last visited with us. I encourage all of you toattend and see what's new as well as take home somefree samples. The vendor meetings are always veryinformative and educational.

Stephanie won't be with us for this meeting. She istaking a trip with other nurses to Russia. We wish herwell in her travels and look forward to hearing about itwhen she returns.

Also, I hope you liked our newsletter format. We havespent a lot of time and effort in trying to make it moreinformative and entertaining for you. Please let us haveyour feedback as to what you think of it. We are still in theearly stages of developing a format you will like so let usknow what you think.

Well, that's about it for now. Special thanks again toJoAnn and Bobby for the great refreshments and welook forward to Jeff B.'s goodies for this next meeting.

Take care and we'll see you on October 4th at 7:30.---- -----Yours in service, Dan

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If your membership expired Aug 2005, Nov 2005, Feb 2006, please pay your dues of $20.00 nowfor the year Sept 2005 - Sept 2006. If your membership was renewed in May 2005, it will beextended through Sept 1, 2006, without additional payment. If you have any questions, call RuthRhodes at 782-3460.

One of our members had the idea of sendingostomy supplies to victims of hurricane Katrina.Many of you brought supplies to the Septembermeeting for this cause. I wanted to give you anupdate on our efforts. I contacted Friends ofOstomates Worldwide (FOW) which distributesostomy supplies in the US and around the world.

I talked to Mario Pardo with FOW and inquiredabout getting supplies to the hurricane victims. Hestated that the Red Cross does NOT want thesupplies, but they want money. He also stated, thatFOW is calling all the WOC nurses and ostomysupport groups in the states where Katrina victims arelocated. He said they have sent numerous boxes ofsupplies to these people. He also said that thesupplies WILL be used by someone in need in the USor around the world. Thank you again for all yourdonations!!! - Jennifer Higdon

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Dr. Lyle B. Rogers passed away on Thursday,September 1 at age 95. Dr. Rogers, a urostomate,was an active member of the Raleigh UOA for manyyears.

He served as President and later as newslettereditor for a number of years. Dr. Rogers was a facultymember at NCSU, retiring in 1976. He and his wife,Grace, attended almost every meeting until theirhealth began to fail. Mrs. Rogers died in 1999 and Dr.Rogers moved to Henderson to be closer to hisdaughter.

Those who knew him will remember hiskindness, gentle wisdom and wit.

AttentionJ-Pouchers:

Don’t forget that J-Pouchers are alwayswelcome at our monthly meetings.

Contact Lora Edgars at919-596-5410 for all the details.