Louise Thompson has revealed how she has had a 'lifesaving' stoma bag fitted after years of suffering from ulcerative colitis following a diagnosis in 2018.
Louise Thompson has revealed how she has had a 'lifesaving' stoma bag fitted after years of suffering from ulcerative colitis following a diagnosis in 2018.
Earlier this year she spent two weeks in hospital after suffering a ulcerative colitis flare up during a holiday with her fiance Ryan Libbey and their little boy Leo, two. The fitness influencer almost died during the birth of her son Leo in 2021 and was left with post traumatic stress disorder. 'Isn't it bizarre that this little grey pouch is the price I pay for good health! I say good riddance to that nasty menacing colon!In the clip, Louise lifted her top to reveal the pouch and told her fans she was 'introducing the bag that may well have saved her life'.Louise's post was flooded with supportive messages from her friends and followers, including her brother's girlfriend Zara McDermott.
According to the NHS, this procedure may be needed if you cannot pass stools through your anus, which could be the result of an illness, injury or problem with your digestive system.The procedure can be part treatment for a number of illnesses, including cancer, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease or any trauma to the abdomen.
A stoma is a surgically-created opening made on the abdomen, which is made to divert the flow of urine and faeces. Stock image usedThis refers to an opening in the colon - the large intestine. During the operation, a part of the colon will be brought from inside the body through their abdomen. The output from this 'often resembles a traditional stool' and functions around one to three times a day.
Louise explained how she began struggling while on holiday with her family in the Caribbean and used up all of her energy 'pretending to be okay'. Louise insisted that most people would have been in A&E on day one with her symptoms, however she had become 'too used' to her chronic condition. It got to the point where she couldn't cope anymore and nothing was healing on its own and she began to feel like things were 'dangerous'.
Following her discharge, Louise was then admitted to hospital three times in one week over extreme pains, ultrasounds and check ins.The mother of one was diagnosed with PTSD and postnatal anxiety after nearly dying during labour.
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