Wow, it's hard to imagine that this group would be disbanded. I've only been a
member for about 6 months, but have received lots of help, that wasn't
available elsewhere. Just went to the UOA site (United Ostomy Association) and
they are DISBANDING their entire organization! Between both sites...all of the
resources available in the libraries, etc. it's a darn shame. What would it
take to keep THIS site going? Not sure if I can help, but I'd like to get an
idea before it all disappears before our eyes. Feel free to email me
(rnceus@... or barb@...) to let me know what's involved.....Barb
from Arizona

ukostomysupport@yahoogroups.com wrote:

>
> There are 6 messages in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
> 1. The Group
> From: "Stewart" <globetrotteruk@...>
> 2. RE: The Group
> From: "Cushway family" <floyd@...>
> 3. Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis
> From: "sassy_brat83" <cathibreau02@...>
> 4. Re: Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis
> From: Dave 'Gizmo' Gymer <micra.geo@...>
> 5. I'd like to introduce myself........
> From: "hydra_girl_101" <hydra_girl_101@...>
> 6. Saturday/Weekend Ostomy IRC Chat
> From: "Kathy" <Kathy_ya@...>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 09:45:15 -0000
> From: "Stewart" <globetrotteruk@...>
> Subject: The Group
>
> Looks like no one is interested,so unless anyone comes forward I have
> it in mind to delete the group on June 31st.
> It would be a shame for it to end this way after all the good work
> members have done over the years.
> If anyone has any comments please post them.
> Stew/Globey
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
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>
> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 22:18:05 +0930
> From: "Cushway family" <floyd@...>
> Subject: RE: The Group
>
> We have appreciated the information we have received in the past 6 months,
> but we sleep while you play and vice versa here in Australia.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukostomysupport@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:ukostomysupport@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Stewart
> Sent: Friday, 10 June 2005 7:15 PM
> To: ukostomysupport@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [UK Ostomy Support ] The Group
>
> Looks like no one is interested,so unless anyone comes forward I have
> it in mind to delete the group on June 31st.
> It would be a shame for it to end this way after all the good work
> members have done over the years.
> If anyone has any comments please post them.
> Stew/Globey
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:19:26 -0000
> From: "sassy_brat83" <cathibreau02@...>
> Subject: Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis
>
> Hi all:
>
> Has anyone any information on Arthritis being associated with having
> Ulcerative Colitis in the past...or any of the IBD's?I had UC for two
> years before my Ileostoty...this was from ages 16-18...and in 1952.
> So, there you have it...I am an oldie with regard to an Ileostomy.
> Now, arthritis is VERY BAD. Just curious.
>
> Cathryn
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:37:38 +0100 (BST)
> From: Dave 'Gizmo' Gymer <micra.geo@...>
> Subject: Re: Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis
>
> I've had occaisional problems with arthritis, especially in my right knee,
> ever since I was about 4. :-o Whether there is a relationship of any sort
> with my short-lived UC is an interesting and unanswered question...
> Certainly, because my one and only attack of UC in 1993 I had moderate
> back ache for 3-4 weeks which with hindsight was clearly related.
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:44:22 -0000
> From: "hydra_girl_101" <hydra_girl_101@...>
> Subject: I'd like to introduce myself........
>
> Hi all, my names Michele and I'm 28 years old and come from Essex,
> UK. I had an ileostomy operation just over 3 years ago due to CD,
> obviously having a stoma isn't the ideal situation, but I'm alive,
> I'm
> healthy, and I'm happy. It hasn't always been like that though, it
> took me quite a while to get used the stoma and all it's little
> habits
> and I did have a lot of self image problems to start with, but as
> time
> has gone on I've grown in confidence and feel I can do anything I set
> my heart on.
>
> Michele
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:53:04 -0000
> From: "Kathy" <Kathy_ya@...>
> Subject: Saturday/Weekend Ostomy IRC Chat
>
> Main Chat is 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.
>
> Want to chat another time? The rooms are open 24/7 and are becoming
> increasingly busy throughout the weekend. Drop by and see if anyone
> is there.
>
> =========
>
> To join Ostomyland via java go to:
> http://www.ostomysupport.info/chat.html (Jason's page)
>
> Or http://www.autoimmunity.co.uk/chat/ostomyland.html (Kathy's page)
>
> and join us in the ostomyland chat room from there. A free-to-use
> Java Client is embedded into the page that is dead easy to use.
> Nothing to download.
>
> =========
>
> If you use mIRC, or Besirc or some other IRC Chat Client, here's the
> server details you need to connect to Ostomyland:
>
> 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 channels are open 24/7 for general chit chat or ostomy talk
> during the week, and are 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 :)
>
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