Don’t Forget Lunch!

Our December meeting will be at La Madeleine, 1236 S Hover Rd, Longmont, CO 80501, in the Village at the Peaks shopping district. December 7 at 11:30 am. Save the Date!

Blockages

Nobody wants a blockage. They can be due to strictures, both in the small bowel or ureter, but are most common from food. A good rule of thumb is to follow the UOAA Diet and Nutrition Guide, and slowly introduce new foods. Who can tolerate what varies from person to person. I find I can’t eat more than a couple of bites of romaine lettuce without pain, but others can eat vegetables freely. The UOAA has a great Blockage Card. If you find yourself experiencing pain or any of the symptoms on that card, try some of the at-home techniques. But don’t hesitate to go to the ER — blockages can be dangerous and should not be ignored. Take a copy of the Blockage Card with you, because many ER doctors and technicians have never seen an ostomy, and this card gives great guidance for professionals. I keep a copy of this card on the home screen of my computer so my family can get to it, too!