Conference

• By cp20855
• Posted July 2, 2009 at 4:34 pm
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I would have thought that after 4 years of this, I'd already know, but at the conference I learned an incredible amount about how to care properly for TPN line and supplies. The amazing part is that my husband has survived all the mistakes and unsterile things we have been doing.

It was great to meet everyone. I'll miss everyone. Hope y'all will keep in touch.

Carol

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• By NinaBean
• Posted July 3, 2009 at 9:48 am
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Hello Oley Friends,

I totally agree with both Sanford & Carol. There was some awesome learning going on.

Nina & I loved seeing old friends and meeting new one. Nina had a blast seeing her friends and meeting some new ones. We took a new friend back to the airport yesterday afternoon and when we left the airport Nina asked, "why does Oley happen only once a year?"

We can't wait until next Summer for Oley Conference.

Blessings,

Lesley & Nina - a/k/a NinaBean

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• By Jameson
• Posted July 3, 2009 at 11:54 pm
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I had a great time as usual this year. I think I've talked to more people this year than I have the other two years I've attended. I loved everything about it except for the whole getting sunburned through the clouds yesterday!

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• By Sanford
• Posted July 4, 2009 at 8:04 am
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I got sunburned on Monday, and it's been painful and itching all week. It wasn't until yesterday that I noticed the small blisters on my stomach and beneath my man-boobs. But totally worth it!

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• By hockeykid
• Posted July 4, 2009 at 10:48 am
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This year was my first conference. Last year I did not have medical clearance to attend. I learned so much information that I can bring back to my doctors. I also learned that having a feeding tube does not mean I need to crawl up in a ball and give up. I really admire the courage and strength of the Oley members. I am finally comfortable with my feeding tube! I look forward to seeing everyone in Saratoga!

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• By michaelsm27
• Posted July 5, 2009 at 9:51 am
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I'm really glad to hear everyone had a great time. I think it was one of our best conferences. Hopefully, we can go back there someday and have another crack at the beach party. :)

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• By Maloreigh
• Posted July 6, 2009 at 3:59 pm
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Amen! I had so much fun. Sanford, I'm sad I didn't get to catch up with you, I wanted you to meet my sister!

We were lucky enough to stay an extra day, and got soooo much sun. My sister burned like crazy. I did a little pregaming in the tanning bed (oh hush I didn't get burned!) And spent the entire last day in the adult only pool!

It was so great to see everyone! My whole family is already planning to make it down to Saratoga!

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• By Sanford
• Posted July 6, 2009 at 5:05 pm
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I look like a leper, I'm peeling so badly. Disney World was fabulous, though comparatively empty (good for us, not so good for them). I saw that you and your sister were both nominated for awards

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• By Alan_Robinson
• Posted July 20, 2009 at 9:07 am
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this was my first one and it has already changed my life. I am starting to exercise and get out. looking forward to next year

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• By Sanford
• Posted July 20, 2009 at 9:47 am
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Alan, I'm so glad it was a good experience for you and the other newbies. I have never forgotten what an impact my first conference made on me; I'd only had my tube 3 weeks and was still in shock, but people were swimming and doing the walkathon. Kids were playing with them, graduating school, having babies, climbing mountains. We are some pretty amazing people.

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