There are now four support chatrooms available on IRC. All are open
24/7 and everyone - including relatives and friends - is welcome.

If you use mIRC or similar, it is easy to join more than one room at
the same time.
If you use java it is still possible, although you will have to
modify your name slightly for each room.
(e.g. Kathy; Kathy1; Kathy2 etc).

========================================

These are the rooms.

The Ostomy Support Chatroom
This room is open for ostomy and off-topic chat and is the most
popular ostomy support room on the net!
All are welcome, ostomates, friends and family.
Main meet of the week Saturday 8pm UK time.

The Autoimmune Support Chatroom
This is the chatroom belonging to the Autoimmunity website and is
steadily growing in numbers as more people are finding it and
returning. UC and Crohn's are Autoimmune Disorders.
Drop in and see us!

Kaffs Kaff Chatroom
Want to chat to your friends over a virtual cuppa? Here's the place
to meet.
This room is open to all people with an autoimmune disorder and/or a
stoma, or their relatives and friends.

The Nest Chatroom
Open 24/7 for friendly chat. Meet old friends and make new ones here.

========================================

How to get to the rooms.

mIRC users can download a specially configured version of mIRC here:
http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/chat/autoimmunitychat.html
(Thank you Jason!)

Or, simply type the following to join each room:

/j #ostomyland
/j #autoimmunity
/j #kaffs_kaff
/j #the-nest

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Java users can join each room by following the links:

Ostomy Chat:
www.autoimmunity.co.uk/chat/ostomychat.html

Autoimmunity Chat:
www.autoimmunity.co.uk/chat/autoimmunity.html

Kaffs Kaff:
http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/chat/kaffs_kaff.html

The Nest:
http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/chat/the-nest.html

========================================

Chatroom Help
We often have members who have never been in a chatroom before.
Please don't be nervous. These pages will show you exactly what to
expect and what to do. If you're still unsure after you've looked at
them, email me for help.
http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/chat/chathelp1.html

========================================

I look forward to meeting you! :)
Kathy

Here's a card, from me to you!

http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/cardny.html

Wishing a Healthy 2005 for us all!

Kathy

--- I am so sorry to hear about Sharon. My thoughts and prayers are
with her family.

Dawn

Recently heard that Sharon Flood passed away on Dec18. We will miss
this great lady --She was a good friend and a help to all in the
group.   Please take a moment to remember her and her family.

Sincerely,
Joan

--- In ostomatessupport@yahoogroups.com, "Jessi" <Jess918405@a...>
wrote:
>
> Brenda, Joan....anyone...????

Hi Jessi---Sorry we have not been here in awhile.  I just got home
from spending time at my daughter's home in Canada.
Also- the Tues before Thanksgiving I had gall bladder surgery.  Do
not go back to work for another week. Not the best way to get out of
working the Christmas "rush"       :)
Hopefully -  soon we can get back to our chats!
Hope all is well with you ane the family!
Take Care,
Joan

Brenda, Joan....anyone...????

8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish.

All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age.
Maybe you face a possible ostomy in the future? Or simply want more
information? All are welcome.

Go to http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/chat/ostomyland.html (Kathy's
page)

or http://www.ostomysupport.info/chat.html (Jason's page)

and join us in the ostomy chat room from there. A free-to-use Java
Client is embedded into the page that is dead easy to use. Nothing to
download.

Want to chat another time? The room is open 24/7 and is becoming
increasingly busy throughout the weekend. Drop by and see if anyone
is there.

=========

If you use mIRC, or Besirc or some other IRC Chat Client, here's the
server details you need to connect:

Server: irc.zirc.org
Port: 6667
Channel: #ostomyland

If you prefer a specially configured version of mIRC is now available
which will take people directly to the new channel on the new server.
Full details and the download link can be found at
http://www.ostomysupport.info/mirc.html
(This is my favourite - mIRC can do so much more!)

WebTV Users, you need to use your own TV based software to join us -
included free as part of the WebTV browser software. Use the server
and port and channel
info when requested by your software to join

=========

We often have members who have never been in a chatroom before.
Please don't be nervous. These pages will show you exactly what to
expect and what to do. If you're still unsure after you've looked at
them, email me for help.

http://www.ostomysupport.info/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?
board=techsupport;action=display;num=1098295095

=========

The channel is open 24/7 for general chit chat or ostomy talk during
the week, and is becoming increasingly busy. If you drop by and it's
quiet, stay a while - someone else may join the room soon.

=========

Autoimmunity - the Hidden Link now has its own chatroom.
It can be accessed via java or mIRC (Jason has kindly configured a
version).
Full details can be found here:
http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/chat/rooms.html

=========

Look forward to seeing you in the meeting Saturday night, the weekend
or later on
in the week.

Kathy :)

IBD and Ostomy Support Boards
(websites, message boards, etc.)
http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/supportboards.html

We have had a Christmas Twig in the Ostomy Chatroom for several years
now.

Sadly, one didn't survive.....it was <ahem> "watered" and then burned
in the great chatroom fire.

Last year Ali came to our rescue and decorated a new Twig. It was
magnificent, and those of us with mIRC were able to add the picture
to the program to help with the festive cheer.

But will the Twig be here for Christmas 2004?
Its future isn't certain......

Click here to find out:
http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/ribbon/index.html

Kathy :)

Hi All,

My name is Bobbie and I am 62 living in Illinois.

I had a temporary colostomy for 9 months, while healing from
diverticulitis.

All is well now, and the colostomy was reversed/closed 3 weeks ago.

I have leftover supplies which I am willing to share with whoever might
need them.

I have 4 Convatec convex seals with a 2 1/4" flange (57 mm.)  - I also
have many drainable pouches - also with 2 1/4" flange.  I also have
non-drainable pouches that are opaque - 2 1/4" flange.

Additionally, I have a full bottle of Stomahesive powder, about 1/2 box
of No-Sting skin-prep, a Convatec belt, a full tube of Stomahesive Paste,
and an almost full bottle of blue Banish for odor.

Please contact me directly if you are interested in any of these
supplies.

Bobbie Molony
bbmolony@...

Lozzy's husband committed suicide on Friday night.

Lozzy is a well known member of both Jason's and Shaz's board, and a
chat regular as well.
She has a heart of gold and would help anyone.

I've set up a board so that people can leave messages of condolences
and words of encouragement for both Lozzy and for David's family as
they go through this terrible time.

I shall give Lozzy ownership of the board, which can remain there as
long as she wishes it to.

The link is here:
(There's no need to join in order to leave a message)
http://davidharrison.proboards28.com/index.cgi

Kathy

---Sorry that this got by us! The message and the author have been
taken care of! Thanks for the help and caring!
Joan


  In ostomatessupport@yahoogroups.com, victhenet <no_reply@y...> wrote:
>
> The poster made it look like he was the moderator; and, if we
> complained about his post, he would unsubscribe us.
> I could also help with moderation.
> I have several groups including a Yahoo Remicade group; so,
> I would not mind moderating this group too.
> Vic
>
> --- In ostomatessupport@yahoogroups.com, Peter Folk
> <peter.folk@g...> wrote:
> > It appears that nr597211 is using this list to deliver spam.
> Something
> > for the moderators to address.
> >
> > (If the moderators need help, I could help . . . )
> >
> > Peter Folk
> > Webmaster and Bulletin Editor
> > Saskatoon Ostomy Association
> > http://saskatoonostomy.tk
> >
> >
> I just joined this group; I didn't know that it was
> > > a "bad credit" group?  I thought it was an Ostomy Support
group??
> > > Thanks for clarifying.
> > > Vic

Hi Bobbie
You used the words "bother with this"
It certainly is no bother for anyone here ..
Alot of questions have been answered here and good information givenn out.
I can say no one is a bother here.
Mike

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Hi,

I am 62 years old, female, and I have had a colosotmy for 9 months,
and I just heard of you a couple of weeks ago.

I just had a colostomy closure done on Oct. 1, so you are probably
wondering by now why I am bothering with this.

I just wanted to touch base with others who have had this
experience.  I have learned alot about myself and my husband through
this experience, most of it good.

I had diverticulitis that went very bad, ruptured colon, heart
failure and kidney failure, and permanent inner ear damage from the
Gentamycin.  Through it all I have to say I've kept a pretty positive
outlook.  I also feel that I am very lucky to be alive.

Additionally, I have some leftover supplies, and what is the usual
way of getting rid of them?  Short of throwing them away, and they
are too expensive to do that!

I look forward to hearing from others.

Thanks,
Bobbie

dear cindy, thank u so very much for the warm welcome. Sonja.

Ponieboy96@... wrote:
Hi Sonja

I'm in Virginia (Fairfax)- not too far away. Welcome to the group.

Cindy B.




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Hi Sonja

I'm in Virginia (Fairfax)- not too far away. Welcome to the group.

Cindy B.

Shaz has recently opened an "Obay" section on her board for the
exchange of surplus ostomy supplies.

The rules are simple - no money is to be involved, except a modest
amount to cover postage.

You can post requests for supplies, or donate extras there.
Any commercial postings will be deleted.

http://www.ostomates.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl/YaBB.pl?board=obay

Kathy
http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk

hi, my name is Sonja. im 50yrs young. i live in maryland. i am a
ostomte. please drop me a line anytime and lets get to know each
other.

http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/chat.html

8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish.

All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age.
Maybe you face a possible ostomy in the future? Or simply want more
information? All are welcome.

Go to http://www.ostomysupport.info/chat.html and join us in the chat
room from there. A free-to-use Java Client is embedded into the page
that is dead easy to use. Nothing to download.

A clock showing the current UK time is also on the chat page. Look at
it to see the current UK then you can work out what 8pm UK is in your
part of the world.

Want to chat another time? The room is open 24/7 and is becoming
increasingly busy throughout the weekend. Drop by and see if anyone
is there.

=========

If you use mIRC, or Besirc or some other IRC Chat Client, here's the
server details you need to connect:

Server: irc.zirc.org
Port: 6667
Channel: #ostomyland

If you prefer a specially configured version of mIRC is now available
which will take people directly to the new channel on the new server.
Full details and the download link can be found at
http://www.ostomysupport.info/mirc.html
(This is my favourite - mIRC can do so much more!)

WebTV Users, you need to use your own TV based software to join us -
included free as part of the WebTV browser software. Use the server
and port and channel
info when requested by your software to join

=========

Problems using java? Try the step by step guide which can be found on
the following webpage:
http://www.ostomysupport.info/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?
board=techsupport;action=display;num=1088853233;start=0#0

=========

The channel is open 24/7 for general chit chat or ostomy talk during
the week, and is becoming increasingly busy. If you drop by and it's
quiet, stay a while - someone else may join the room soon.

=========

Look forward to seeing you in the meeting Saturday night, the weekend
or later on
in the week.

Kathy :)

IBD and Ostomy Support Boards
(websites, message boards, etc.)
http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/supportboards.html

Hi Chantelle,
The easiest way to get into the chat is to go to this page:
http://www.ostomysupport.info/chat.html

You simply click on the link on that page, there's nothing to download.

There's a step-by-step guide to using that page here:
http://www.ostomysupport.info/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=techsupport;action=disp\
lay;num=1088853233;start=0#0

If you have any problems, email me and I'll try and help.

Kathy :)

IBD and Ostomy Support Boards
(websites, message boards, etc.)
http://www.acgm.fsnet.co.uk/supportboards.html


cool_chantelle <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
How do I get into the mIRC chats???





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How do I get into the mIRC chats???

hi alice, you did good in calling your doctor, i hope
everything goes fine, and please let me know what
happens if you dont mind... i had ulcerative colitis
for only 3 months it was very severe and medication
didnt help, so they removed all the colon,rectum and
anus and gave me an ileostomy and it was supposed to
be reversed  after a few months, but i had an internal
bledding and then infection etc, so they couldnt
reverse the ileostomy,because  on the 2 of june of
this yer they gave me a permanent ileostomy...
so its been like a year now since my first surgery
when they took the rectum out...so when they did the
secong surgery in june, they had to take out the
j-pouch that they built inside because of  infection
and had to clean the infection that was killing me...
so i asked my doctor why i was feeling that pressure
from behind and he said that its normal, we have to
wait for things to heal properly... i feel that
pressure but not always, and doesnt bother me as much
as it bothers you... so i hope everything goes fine
with you, and take care
best wishes
sorry if my english is not that good, i'm from
venezuela, living in canada and i'm 22 years old, its
so hard for me to manage with my situation, but what
can i do? i get so depressed and sometimes feel like
crying,want to be alone, and not seeing anyone... i'm
sorry alice for writing this much, but you must know
that feeling...
good luck
Paty








--- alicemarie48 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> Hi Paty,
>
> Thanks for writing, the thing is,is that I had mine
> removed over 4
> years ago. Yesterday it bothered me all day, as if I
> was sitting on a
> lump or something and also like I still had my
> rectum but had a rash,
> that is the only way I know how to explain it and I
> just can't figure
> it out. I finally emailed my family doctor and she
> said it may be
> scar tissue build up. She suggested that we do a CT
> scan. How long
> has it been since you had yours out? Hope your
> coming along okay.
>
> Alice Marie
>
>


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Thanks for the information, As I said in the other emails, my doctor
does want to check it out with a CT scan. I'm not sure if that would
show? Do you know? I've had it for a long long time but only lately
it has changed and is really bothering me! I guess I'll find out one
way or another, it'll either go away or maybe the CT scan will show!

Thanks to all of you for writing!

Alice Marie

Hi thanks for your input, i didn't see it until today, usually I will
get an email when someone posts but I didn't on this. The only one I
got was from Paty. Like I told Paty, my doctor thinks it could be
scar tissue, i know there is nothing they can do for that, I've had
lots of experience with scar tissue. Thanks again for writing.

Alice Marie

Hi Paty,

Thanks for writing, the thing is,is that I had mine removed over 4
years ago. Yesterday it bothered me all day, as if I was sitting on a
lump or something and also like I still had my rectum but had a rash,
that is the only way I know how to explain it and I just can't figure
it out. I finally emailed my family doctor and she said it may be
scar tissue build up. She suggested that we do a CT scan. How long
has it been since you had yours out? Hope your coming along okay.

Alice Marie

hello Alice, don't be embarresed in asking that
question, well i also had my rectum remove, and i feel
the same thing and even sometimes a bit of mucuos
comes out from there, i asked my doctor and nurses
about that and they said that it needs up to a year
the whole thing to heal so i think you shouldnt worry,
i know that is an awful feeling is like you have to
rush to the bathroom sometimes, but what can we do? we
have to give it sometime to heal, i hope that's the
reason why we are feeling that pressure...take care
Best wishes
Paty






--- alicemarie48 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> This is really an embarrassing question for me, I
> can't figure it
> out, I was wondering if any of you out there have
> had your rectum
> removed and have had any problems??????? I know this
> sounds really
> weird but lately I feel this awful pressure, it goes
> away after a
> while but keeps coming back and I can't figure it
> out since i have
> nothing down there! Has anyone ever experienced
> this?
>
> Alice Marie
>
>




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Alice Marie
I know of what you speak..
From time to time I have the urge to "pass gas"
With no rectum it is not possible.
  I have thought this is like losing a limb a leg specially and have "phantom
pains "
Since I have had my ilestomy in 1995 all sorts of weird thing happen,nothing
serious just odd.
Mike
Gold Beach

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--- In ostomatessupport@yahoogroups.com, alicemarie48 <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> This is really an embarrassing question for me, I can't figure it
> out, I was wondering if any of you out there have had your rectum
> removed and have had any problems??????? I know this sounds really
> weird but lately I feel this awful pressure, it goes away after a
> while but keeps coming back and I can't figure it out since i have
> nothing down there! Has anyone ever experienced this?
>
> Alice Marie


Hiya
dont often post but felt I had to get in touch.

I had my rectum removed 12 yrs ago, but still get 'urges', as though
I want to pass something. These are quite strong and can be painful,
but they do go away again. I have seen these phantom urges discussed
on other groups, so think they are quite a usual phenomenon.
Apparently, its to do with nerve endings still passing impulses  -or
I think thats what I read!!!

The only other explanation could be peri-anal abscesses. If you have
Crohns, they can still occur even after removal of the rectum. Dont
understand it myself, but I've had 5 post-op and my surgeon told me I
am still prone to them because of the Crohns. If the pressure becomes
more painful and throbbing, I suggest you have it checked out.

Hope that helps,
Karen
~~~XXX~~~

This is really an embarrassing question for me, I can't figure it
out, I was wondering if any of you out there have had your rectum
removed and have had any problems??????? I know this sounds really
weird but lately I feel this awful pressure, it goes away after a
while but keeps coming back and I can't figure it out since i have
nothing down there! Has anyone ever experienced this?

Alice Marie

just an update on my life... lets see.... where should i start. i
am  2 weeks in to college classes and almost 3 weeks in the the new
job...   yes i managed to get on at a day care.  it should be
interesteing.. i am hopefully will be getting a computer  soon.. i am
just using on right now.... but even then i won't be in chat
causse    it is in the middle of my  class so you  won't see me.. but
i will be online.

    lots of love...



WHitney

http://www.acgm.fsnet.co.uk/chat.html

8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish.

All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age.
Maybe you face a possible ostomy in the future? Or simply want more
information? All are welcome.

Go to http://www.ostomysupport.info/chat.html and can join us in the
chat room from there. A free-to-use Java Client is embedded into the
page that is dead easy to use. Nothing to download.

A clock showing the current UK time is also on the chat page. Look at
it to see the current UK then you can work out what 8pm UK is in your
part of the world.

Want to chat another time? The room is open 24/7 and is becoming
increasingly busy throughout the weekend. Drop by and see if anyone
is there.

=========

If you use mIRC, or Besirc or some other IRC Chat Client, here's the
server details you need to connect:

Server: irc.zirc.org
Port: 6667
Channel: #ostomyland

If you prefer a specially configured version of mIRC is now available
which will take people directly to the new channel on the new server.
Full details and the download link can be found at
http://www.ostomysupport.info/mirc.html
(This is my favourite - mIRC can do so much more!)

WebTV Users, you need to use your own TV based software to join us -
included free as part of the WebTV browser software. Use the server
and port and channel
info when requested by your software to join

=========

Problems using java? Try the step by step guide which can be found on
the following webpage:
http://www.ostomysupport.info/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?
board=techsupport;action=display;num=1088853233;start=0#0

=========

The channel is open 24/7 for general chit chat or ostomy talk during
the week, and is becoming increasingly busy. If you drop by and it's
quiet, stay a while - someone else may join the room soon.

=========

Look forward to seeing you in the meeting Saturday night, the weekend
or later on
in the week.

Kathy :)
Gary's Story:
http://www.acgm.fsnet.co.uk/ourstory.html