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UOAAFebruary 2019 • Lincoln Ostomy Association

Chiropractor Dr. Dan L. Mosier can relate to those with ostomies after living with one for 100 days last year. He was diagnosed with a transversed colon and experienced multiple surger-ies which included an ostomy and, eventually an ostomy reversal. “I was one of the lucky ones,” he said. “I was able to go back to work after six weeks. Of course, I dusted off my lab coat to cover things up in the meantime.” Mosier said his experience was

manageable thanks to his wife, Sandy, and to Rhonda Souchek, RN CWOCN CFCN, of CHI Health St. Elizabeth Wound Center/Burn Outpatient/Osto-my Clinic. “They were like my angels,” he said. “I visited Rhonda every week for support. She made sure everything was fitting right and that we were on track.” Mosier said the appliance he wore fit well even though his stoma was placed higher than most ostomates.

Mosier treats about a dozen pa-tients with ostomies. He said a quick conversation at the beginning of the first treatment helps to adjust his approach. He said, in some cases, he might opt to use different methods for lower back adjustments. “We can work around things with no problems,” he said. “I had some chiropractic care when I had an ostomy and it actually helps with things like inflammation and the front

Communication key to chiropractic outcomeChiropractor Dr. Dan Mosier serves more than a dozen people with ostomies. He’s can relate due to his own medical experience last year.

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United Ostomy Association of America is holding its national conference this August in Philadelphia, Aug. 6-10, 2019. The conference includes education by medical professionals, inspirational stories, free stoma clinics with WOC Nurses and a product exhibit hall with more than 25 vendors. A new feature will be an active lifestyle panel discussion with ostomates of all ages will feature a race car driver, a runner, an active grandmother and young professionals. Sessions will include medical marijuana and alter-native pain management as well as a tract for caregivers and young adults. Guests can take in an improv comedy show, roaring 1920s casino night, Nu-Hope Fun Run, a fashion show and dancing. The conference will be near world-class dining, museums and historic sites.

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Lincoln Ostomy Associationsupporting UNL study University of Nebraska Food Science & Technology De-partment are planning to launch a study with the help of Lincoln Ostomy Association members. Jacques Izard, clinical research director, joined the group in January to discuss the plan. Izard’s laboratory focuses on the interaction of our microbi-ome with diet and how this interaction impacts wellness. He said volunteers with ostomies would receive a kit to provide samples for the study. UNL, he said, is key to developing methods to understand the impact of the digestive tract bacteria in health and disease such as cancer. Izard asked LOA members advice on products which could be included in the test kits and the best methods to communicate and solicit volunteers. Watch future Sparrow’s for updates on this important study.

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Are you nervous, anxious or confused about your medical condi-tion? People who do not feel confident in their understanding of their medical condition feel fearful. Once they are educated about their condition, they are more confident to speak up, according to UOAA. “Knowledge is power,” said Sir Francis Bacon. Many people assume they have no role in their care. They leave it in the professionals’ hands. People who don’t understand medical lingo can feel intimidat-ed by medical professionals. Most people are afraid to say – I don’t understand what you are saying. Make a list of what you do and don’t understand to generate the proper questions to ask. Speak up, so you don’t have regrets later, especially when it might be something as serious as your health. You are the person experienc-ing the symptoms or whatever the issue is. It is absolutely your place to express your concerns. Keep an ongoing list of your questions and concerns prior to meeting with your medical professional.

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United Ostomy Associations of America, or UOAA, reports that some foods are less digestible than others and may pose a risk of ostomy blockage. These foods include corn, coconut, mushrooms, nuts, raw fruits and vegetables. You should avoid foods that don’t digest completely, which include cabbage, celery, dried fruit, green peppers, lettuce, mushrooms, peas, pineapple, popcorn, seeds, skins from fruits and vegetables. Blockage of the ostomy can lead to an emergency situation. If you experience symptoms such as thin, clear liquid coming out of your stoma with a foul odor, cramping and abdominal pain near the stoma, or no output for several hours, you should call your doctor.

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muscles.” Mosier said inflammation often causes issues as the discs between vertebrae are sensitive to inflamma-tion. Crohn’s and Colitis are known to affect joints and muscles and that problem just doesn’t go away with surgery. He said treatments are good at making things more comfortable.ABOUT DR. MOSIER Dr.MosiergraduatedfromPalmerCollege of Chiropractic with honors in 1976.HeisadditionallycertifiedinChiropractic Sports Medicine and acu-puncture and has practiced in Lincoln since1978.Heandhiswife,Sandyhave six children and two grandchil-dren so far. When asked about why so many people in and around Lincoln turn to Mosier/Timperley Chiropractic for care, Dr. Mosier believes the top 5 reasons include: •7Doctors–whichmeanspatientshave greater access to care without interruptions or delays. •Besidesthenumberofdoctors,patients also have access to well over 150 years of combined experience. •Mosier/TimperleyChiropracticis THE largest chiropractic clinic in Nebraska which brings additional advanced options for patients. •Awidescopeoftotalservicesavailable including cold laser, physio-therapy, nutrition and custom orthot-ics. •Thedifferencesinchiroprac-tic backgrounds, specializations and training that create a variety of chiro-practic procedures to be made avail-able to patients.

“We’re each single threads woven together in a tapestry God has created. Only He sees the full picture. Not even a sparrow falls without His knowing.”

― Francine Rivers, A Voice in the Wind

We’ve lost a friend The Lincoln Ostomy Association mourns the loss of Donna Jean (Erks) Stevens who died Feb. 11. Donna, and her husband John, have been regular visitors to the LOA meetings supporting the organiza-tion with everything from snacks and communication work to support and friendship. From Pleasant Dale, the Stevens’ have two children, Tandra and Patrick. Donna worked in nursing homes and later in home health. In 1978, she earned geriatric certification, and, in 1986, she started her own business as a home health aide until 2000. She obtained a phlebotomy certification in 1998. Donna loved one on one care with her patients, teaching Sunday school and riding motorcycles with John. After retirement Donna volunteered at Tabitha Hospice and was a member of Lincoln Christian Fellowship in Lincoln, CMA Foundation Riders, American Legion Auxiliary Post #3 and a Legion Rider through the American Legion Post #3. Donna will be remembered for her sense of humor and commitment to God, as she always put Him first in her life.

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ACROSS1. Honor fights6. Nestling hawk10. Falafel bread14. Large Asian country15. He writes in verse16. Gorse17. Put one’s foot down18. Monster19. Genuine20. Skin color22. Throw up23. Old World vine24. Pass over26. Place of worship30. Secret agents32. Fastening33. Absence of the sense of pain37. Rapscallions38. Complies39. A temple (archaic)40. Casts42. A swindle43. Cheapskate44. A European peninsula45. Stay47. Consume

48. Dash49. Replacement56. Arizona river57. Resorts58. Open skin infections59. Incite60. Border61. Clips62. Calamitous63. Sleep in a convenient place64. French for “Storehouse”

DOWN1. Platter2. “Do ___ others...”3. Biblical kingdom4. Not stiff5. Young tree6. Adhesive7. Cartoon bear8. Relating to aircraft9. Used in mimeographs10. Meaningful11. Blockage of the intestine12. Tall East Indian timber trees13. Spindle

21. Biblical first woman25. Regulation (abbrev.)26. Anagram of “Ties”27. Song of praise28. Tears29. Sow30. Contemptuous look31. Remits33. Skilled34. Went under35. Ancient Peruvian36. Era38. Completely preoccupied 41. Central42. Thin plain-weave fabric44. Louisville Slugger45. Excuse46. A machine for baling hay47. S S S S48. Quaint outburst50. Style of hairdo51. Knapsacks52. Legal wrong53. Murres54. Office fill-in55. Being

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JoanJunkin,RN,MSNandwound/ostomyconsultantattheHealingTouch,Inc.,has seen her share of stories. “Most ostomates climb mountains along the way,” she said. “Dee was one of many people that showed me, personally, about the power of love.” JunkinsaidDee(namechangedforprivacy)battledCrohn’sDiseaseforalmosta decade until she had no choice but to obtain ostomy surgery at the age of 30. Dee endured four surgeries that greatly reduced her ability to obtain nutrition and hydration. She supplemented nutrition with IVs and special medication. “Back then, medications weren’t developed yet,” she said. “Mostly people were treated with steroids.” JunkintreatedDeethroughitallwithadjustmentsandappliancechanges.Deeexuded positivity. And then, through church, she met Andrew. “When Dee met Andrew, who was so understanding and loving, it was a big lift,” Junkinsaid.“Shewasmalnourished,hairthinning...butherinnerenergyandpositivityand belief in God overshadowed all that. Andrew recognized Dee in that way and she just keeps getting better and better. Dee made it happen and Andrew came in and gave her a bigger boost.” Now, her health is much improved with the newer medicines available for auto-immune diseases. Dee endured a lot of suffering, but her faith and sense of humor and Andrew’s love was just what the doctor ordered!

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President Denise 402-464-7544Vice President Melinda 402-421-7636Secretary Beverly 402-525-9271Treasurer Val 402-489-7709Visitation Marie 402-750-5621Communications John 402-310-3496

Lincoln Ostomy Home VisitsLOA provide an ostomy visitors program which offers one-on-one support by a trained certified visitor. Visits can be made in person to the hospital, home or by telephone to answer initial concerns of the new patient. A visitor serves as a positive role model for a new ostomate. Visitation Coordinator is Marie 402-750-5621.

Meetings (Bryan East Medical Plaza)Mar 3rd - Hollister rep - Jason HackelApr 7th - Stealth Belt - Live Video presentationMay 5th - Coloplast rep - Amy AusmusJune 2nd - Convatec rep - Denise GregoryJuly - No meetingAugust 4th -Picnic Locations will be announced at:http://ostomynebraska.com/lincoln/

Contact, Advertise Contact or visit LOA to learn more about support group meetings, ostomy products and educational opportunities. Sparrow is a quarterly publication for the Lincoln Ostomy Association. If you’d like to advertise or to submit an article, email lincolnostomy@gmail.com

Ostomy Nurse Contact Ann Lif MSN, RN, CWOCNBryan Medical Center 402-481-2018Amanda Paprocki RN, BSN, CWOCN Bryan Medical Center 402-481-2018Cindy Skinner RN, BSN, CWOCNBryan Medical Center 402-481-2018Lisa Jones RN, MSN, CWOCN, CFCNBryan Medical Center 402-481-2018Annie Ocampo MSN, RN, CWOCNMadonna Rehab 402 413-3652Joan Junkin RN, MSN; wound/ostomy consultantThe Healing Touch, Inc.joanjunkin@gmail.comRhonda R. Souchek, RN CWOCN CFCNInpatient Wound & Ostomy NurseCHI Health St. ElizabethRSouchek@stez.org

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