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OVdialogue – consider joining our team in the role of Peer Support Volunteer. Over a few hours each week, you would be part of a team that helps connect people, support conversations and are thought leaders for OVdialogue. This is your opportunity to give back to those who have/continue to support you through the tough times, share your unique experiences, and help celebrate successes. For more details of what this entails, please reach out to @Mfallis ([email protected]).
Testimonial request
Hello Sisters
I was diagnosed in Jan 2018
Debulking done March 3018
Chemo (6 rounds) completed August 2018
Ileostomy closed Nov 2018
Feeling great now and check ups have been good.
I have been asked to share my story at an upcoming event to raise awareness in my community. I am requesting any words of wisdom, hope,sisterhood, and quotes that I can share with others at this event later this month
Yours in wellness and sisterhood
Sharon
I was diagnosed in Jan 2018
Debulking done March 3018
Chemo (6 rounds) completed August 2018
Ileostomy closed Nov 2018
Feeling great now and check ups have been good.
I have been asked to share my story at an upcoming event to raise awareness in my community. I am requesting any words of wisdom, hope,sisterhood, and quotes that I can share with others at this event later this month
Yours in wellness and sisterhood
Sharon
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Great to hear you are doing well Sharon, @battleoflife12018.
Glad you are able to share with others about this disease. Hoping some participants will post some current messages.
The encouragement and support category may provide some insight as well.
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Thanks Flowergirl!
I was looking for info on this site today. Will look again for the encouragement and support category.
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@battleoflife12018
I am so encouraged to hear your story, my mother just completed her debulking surgery 2 days ago with the installation of what they expect to be a temporary Ileostomy.6 sessions of chemo are to follow before hopefully reversal of Ileostomy.
Would love any advice regarding the recovery process - what you would recommend for the best healing possible
. We have an idea on food , but some tips based on your experience would be great. We feel a bit new to all of this and each step feels daunting but I am trying to stay strong to support my mum and dad as they go through this . 0 -
Hello Christine
I am so pleased that my story has brought you and your family comfort. Your Mom’s experience is so similar. I am happy to share my experiences with you. I might be easier to chat on a messenger video
Are you on Facebook?
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Here are some Diet suggestions.To thicken ostomy output.Avoid caffeine.
tapioca, rice, and potato chips help thicken output.I lost a lot of weight with my ostomy and chemo, which led to stoma fitting issues, I may have some suggestions for that, hopefully that will not be an issue for your Mom.Where is your Mom accessing treatment and surgery?
I just got home from Yoga, and curled yesterday afternoon… there is hope
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Thanks so much for sharing your advice, already such valuable information and things that I would never have thought of.
I am indeed on Facebook. You can search Christine Yang or try this link : https://www.Facebook.com/Christine.yang.359
Thank you so much for your time and message. It’s really felt and much appreciated0
