On Thursday 20th July, Miss Melissa Cunha, colorectal surgeon from the QE Hospital Birmingham and President of Birmingham IA, very kindly spent an evening talking to us about parastomal hernias. Twenty six members joined this Zoom meeting, and we were also joined by Carol Katte, Stoma Nurse Liaison Officer from National IA. She described the risk factors and causes of herniation, management of the condition and discussed treatment. Her interesting talk was illustrated by her presentation, which is available in the Resources section of the website. After the presentation, Miss Cunha responded to questions from members and emphasised the importance of tailored exercise to strengthen the core muscles, for those seeking to avoid herniation and also for those with existing hernias. Carol Katte reminded everyone about the exercise programme offered by National IA with Sarah Russell. This programme is available to IA members and anyone interested should sign up on the National website.
We are very grateful to both Ms Cunha, for sharing her professional expertise with us, and to Carol Katte for joining us.
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Birmingham IA 7 days ago |
Great work and good to know there are #stoma friendly toilets in the UK 
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Birmingham IA 16 days ago |
Stoma shouldn't hold you back from achieving your dreams. Be part of the #ostomate community to help prepare and plan for your future
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Birmingham IA 17 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 17 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 24 days ago |
Any ileostomy or pouch related questions for our local SCNs \u0040UHBColorectal? Join our 'Meet the nurses' zoom event, on Thursday 18 July \u00407.30pm UK time. For details, please email mike.jameson\u0040iasupport
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Birmingham IA 27 days ago |
Are you travelling by plane 
this year? Worried about changes in airports with #stoma #pouch? Join our zoom meeting on 2 July. We are pleased to announce Arron \u0040bhx_official will be sharing advice on travel. Please contact mike.jameson\u0040iasupport.org
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Birmingham IA 29 days ago |
Hydration tips this summer with #stoma #pouch 
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Birmingham IA 37 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 40 days ago |
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Birmingham IA 40 days ago |
Want to meet like minded living with a #stoma or an internal pouch? Come and meet us at our socials and zoom meetings 
Also visit our website for full list of events near you www.iasupport.org
