UOAA 10th Anniversary Celebration and Dance Events in St. Louis

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B4_R2D2
Aug 06, 2015 5:52 am

The United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a 4-day conference in the Gateway City of Saint Louis, MO this Labor Day Weekend. There is a long list of educational sessions at the UOAA website, Ostomy.org. One session is even titled "LSI" ... Leak Scene Investigation", as many of us have leaks, even if infrequent. Several evening events include an Ice Cream Social, that usually includes a DJ with dancing, and the last night has a dessert event with dancing advertised. More info at Ostomy.Org

Additionally, for all the dancers at the UOAA conference:
St. Louis is the home of the largest non-profit swing dance club in America, as stated by the American Bob Association. By pure coincidence, we have a weekly dance with about 300 dancers every Tuesday night, with 4 levels of lessons from 7 to 8, and open dance till 10:30. Admission is only $5.00 for non-members with lessons an additional $5.00. Additionally, Thursday night Sept. 03 is the kick-off dance for the 20th annual "Rolling on the River" 4-day & night dance event. Admission fee is $10.00 except for those who buy the whole event. Both dances are at the Moolah Shrine Center, where the Shriners' slogan is "we dance so kids can walk". Much more info is at WCSDC.Com, or contact me here.

Hope to see you at the conference, and maybe the dances as well. Take care... Bruce

mild_mannered_super_hero
Aug 07, 2015 1:57 am

Sounds like a good time. I can't make it this year, but there are several members on here that plan on attending. Have a great time!

Justbreathe

MeetAnOstoMate website turned out to be a lifesaver for me. I say this because, for me, this ostomy journey was a devastating event both physically and mentally.
Here, I found folks who understood my feelings even better than my family or friends could. Only a fellow ostomate can understand how you really feel.

Information sharing is key, as well as support and understanding, to ultimately bring more harmony into our ostomy life journey. I found here, virtually no ostomy questions that are not touched upon. Questions which some might feel, may be too trivial to contact a doctor about or even too shy or embarrassed to ask their own doctor about. They are all addressed here.

For me, anonymity was very helpful in seeking answers to each phase of this life changing medical and mental event. Sharing initial trauma feelings, ongoing support and finally acceptance was what I found with my membership here. I am not sure what my mental and physical attitude would be today without having found this site.

Additional benefits included: finding products and ideas to help with daily maintenance, innovative ideas and as a bonus - some great humor.
After all “laughter IS the best medicine”.

I have been a member for 3 years, an ostomate for 4 years - yes, I certainly wish I would have found it immediately after surgery but so very thankful I finally found it when I did as I truly believe it turned my troubled depression and situation into a more positive attitude and acceptance.

Sincerely,
An Ileostomate nicknamed Justbreathe 🫶🏼

LadyHope
Aug 07, 2015 3:37 am

Hi Bruce,  Thank you for the great post and update.  My husband and I are planning to attend and look forward to seeing everyone.  The Jacksonville conference was fun in 2013.  We had a blast dancing the night away.  The sessions were helpful too.  Take care - See you at the Conference in September.  LH