There are around 700,000 Americans living with a type of ostomy presently, after total or sub-total colectomy or a urinary diversion. During the time that an ileostomy, colostomy or urostomy is in place (whether temporary or permanent), great support is available from the national patient support group UOAA via www.uoaa.org - fcomposed of people who have been there and are willing to help you. You can discuss online, read educational material, find a local support group and see when conferences and other events will be held - also subscribe to a quarterly journal if you wish. UOAA is the United Ostomy Associations of America.
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There are around 700,000 Americans living with a type of ostomy presently, after total or sub-total colectomy or a urinary diversion. During the time that an ileostomy, colostomy or urostomy is in place (whether temporary or permanent), great support is available from the national patient support group UOAA via www.uoaa.org - fcomposed of people who have been there and are willing to help you. You can discuss online, read educational material, find a local support group and see when conferences and other events will be held - also subscribe to a quarterly journal if you wish. UOAA is the United Ostomy Associations of America.
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