Louise Thompson, 34, reveals she has had a stoma bag fitted and says ‘it saved my life’ after debilitating battle with ulcerative colitis
Louise Thompson has revealed how she had a ‘life-saving’ ostomy bag fitted after suffering from ulcerative colitis for years following her 2018 diagnosis.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, shared the news with her Instagram followers on Tuesday, as she bravely admitted it was ‘not something she wanted to hide forever’.
Louise has previously spoken candidly about her ongoing battle with the bowel condition ulcerative colitis and the autoimmune disease lupus.
Earlier this year she spent two weeks in hospital after suffering a flare-up of ulcerative colitis while on holiday with her fiancé Ryan Libbey and their son Leo, two.
The fitness influencer almost died during the birth of her son Leo in 2021 and suffered post-traumatic stress disorder.
Louise Thompson has revealed how she had a colostomy bag fitted after years of suffering from ulcerative colitis, saying it ‘might have saved her life’
The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, shared the news with her Instagram followers on Tuesday and bravely admitted it was ‘not something she wanted to hide’
Earlier this year she spent two weeks in hospital after contracting ulcerative colitis while on holiday with her fiancé Ryan Libbey and their son Leo, two (pictured at the time)
Louise shared a video showing the bag, which is attached to her stomach, and wrote: HOW DO I RELEASE THIS KIND OF NEWS?
‘It’s not exactly as exciting as a big pregnancy or gender reveal announcement! Hey look, I’m having a boy… Hey look, I have a stoma!
“So I think I’ll just stand here. Proud of stature. With my new boyfriend. Le fanny pack, that stands for life. And hopefully a better one.
‘Isn’t it bizarre that this little gray bag is the price I pay for good health! I say goodbye to that pesky, menacing colon!
Louise urged people to support her choice to share her news online, adding: ‘Please be kind.’
In the clip, Louise lifted her top to reveal the bag and told fans she was “introducing the bag that may have saved her life.”
She added, “Not exactly a glamorous announcement, but not something I want to keep hidden forever.”
In February, Louise revealed she was forced to rush home from Antigua after losing ‘cups of blood every 20 minutes’.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic intestinal condition in which the colon and rectum become inflamed and small ulcers form on the lining of the colon, which may bleed.
Louise has previously spoken candidly about her ongoing battle with the bowel condition ulcerative colitis and the autoimmune disease lupus