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General Ostomy Discussion
For general discussion of ostomies and continent diversions.
Anyone can read. Only registered users can post.
No commercial posting allowed.
Moderators: Bob Webtech, Jimbob, ot dave

Temporary Ostomies and Takedown/Reversal
For discussing ostomies that are intended to be temporary, and the reversal/takedown of such ostomies.
Anyone can read. Only registered users can post.
No commercial posting allowed.
Moderator: Jimbob

Veterans Discussion
A place where Military Veterans with Ostomies and Diversions can discuss items of common interest.
Anyone can read. Only registered users can post.
No commercial posting allowed.
Moderator: Jimbob

Parents Discussion
For parents of children who have or will have an ostomy or related surgery.
Only registered users can read or post.
No commercial posting allowed.
Moderators: Jimbob, DebR

Continent Diversions
For discussion of intestinal and urinary diversions that avoid wearing an external waste collecting device.
Anyone can read. Only registered users can post.
No commercial posting allowed.
Moderators: Jimbob, Lynne

Teen Network
For discussing issues relevant to ostomates and people with diversions between the ages of 11 and 18.
Only registered users can read or post.
No commercial posting allowed.
Moderator: Jimbob

Young Adults / YODAA
For discussing issues relevant to ostomates and people with diversions between the ages of 18 and 30 (or so).
Anyone can read. Only registered users can post.
No commercial posting allowed.
Moderator: Jimbob

Irrigation Option for Colostomates
A forum devoted to "Irrigation" - a procedure that may be helpful for some people with left-sided colostomies.
Anyone can read. Only registered users can post.
No commercial posting allowed.
Moderators: Jimbob, ot dave

Beyond the Pouch Topics
Share the non-ostomy part of your life (but please limit the random jokes!).
Anyone can read. Only registered users can post.
No commercial posting allowed.
Moderator: Jimbob

Support Group Announcements
This is the place to post announcements for chat rooms, support group special events and newsletters (please do not post such messages in the regular discussion forums).
Anyone can read. Only registered users can post.
No commercial posting allowed.
Moderators: Bob Webtech, Jimbob

ASG Leaders Discussion
A place for leaders of UOAA Affiliated Support Groups (ASGs) to discuss issues involved in running and promoting their groups.
For access to this forum, contact one of its Moderators
Moderator: Jimbob

UOAA Election Information
This forum displays information on any UOAA Election that is currently taking place.
Anyone can read. At this time, only the moderator, UOAA Nominations and Elections Chair Ken Aukett, can post.
Moderator: Ken Aukett of UOAA

International Ostomy World
For discussing international ostomy issues, including matters relating to the International Ostomy Association (IOA) and its member associations.
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No commercial posting allowed.

Help Using the Discussion Board
For information and questions on how to use the discussion board (do not post ostomy related questions in this area!).
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Moderators: Bob Webtech, Jimbob

Archived General Postings
Topics that were originally posted in the General forum but haven't been replied to for a long time.
Only registered users can read. Posting is no longer allowed in this forum.

Archived Temporary Ostomy Postings
Topics that were originally posted in the Temporary Ostomy forum but haven't been replied to for a long time.
Only registered users can read. Posting is no longer allowed in this forum.

Archived YODAA Postings
Topics that were originally posted in the YODAA forum but haven't been replied to for a long time.
Only registered users can read. Posting is no longer allowed in this forum.

Archived Irrigation Postings
Topics that were originally posted in the Irrigation Option for Colostomates forum but haven't been replied to for a long time.
Only registered users can read. Posting is no longer allowed in this forum.

Archived Beyond the Pouch Topics
Topics that were originally posted in the Beyond the Pouch Topics forum but haven't been replied to for a long time.
Only registered users can read. Posting is no longer allowed in this forum.