Louise Thompson reveals stoma bag after months of health problems: 'It may well have saved my life'

Louise Thompson, a celebrity from Made In Chelsea, shared that she recently underwent a procedure to have a stoma bag put in place due to persistent health issues.

The TV personality posted a brief clip on her social media account, presenting her grey bag to her over 1.4 million followers on Instagram, emphasizing its potential role in rescuing her life.

According to Thompson, the news wasn't a fancy revelation, but it wasn't a secret he wanted to conceal forever.

The individual who is 34 years of age initiated her blog post by composing: "HOW SHOULD I REVEAL THIS KIND OF UPDATE?"

Afterward, she expressed, "It's not particularly thrilling, such as a grand pregnancy or gender reveal declaration!"

Hey, check it out, I'm going to have a son! And also, check it out, I have a stoma! So, I suppose I'll just stand here feeling proud with my new accessory, the "le bum bag," which symbolizes life and hopefully a better future.

Thompson has ulcerative colitis, which is a long-term intestinal ailment that causes certain parts of the digestive tract to become enlarged, irritated, and ulcerated.

According to the NHS, it may be possible to use medication to treat this ailment. However, if the medication is unable to adequately manage the symptoms or if it significantly impairs a person's quality of life, a surgery to remove a part or all of the colon (bowel) can be considered as an option.

While undergoing a surgical procedure, the little intestine may be redirected through a particular opening in the abdominal area referred to as a stoma.

At the start of the year, Thompson provided a status report on her health issues and showed her appreciation to the NHS and healthcare workers for their aid.

- 'We can finally say goodbye to that unpleasant and threatening colon.'

In her most recent blog entry, she expressed: "Isn't it strange that this small gray bag is what I have to give in exchange for being healthy!

I'm happy to see that awful, threatening colon gone!

The celebrity concluded the message by requesting their supporters to display compassion.

Thompson made his debut in the initial season of Made In Chelsea back in 2011, and went on to establish himself as one of the leading personalities on the famous E4 programme.

The star's romantic interest, Ryan Libbey, became a part of the show in 2016 when they were shooting in the southern part of France. Two years later in 2018, Thompson and Libbey became engaged. However, after the birth of their son Leo in 2021, Thompson experienced PTSD due to complications during childbirth.

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Libbey expressed her emotions as she shared a video, saying that it made her sad but also gave her a warm feeling in her heart. She mentioned that the woman in the video is remarkably strong and that she finds the woman inspiring.

The clip was also shared by Sam Thompson, who is a famous TV host and has also appeared in Made In Chelsea. In the caption, he expressed his admiration for his sister and referred to her as his hero.

Famous individuals, such as Montana Brown from Love Island, Ashley James formerly from Made In Chelsea, and Stacey Dooley who works as a TV presenter, were just a few of the many Instagram users who shared their positive thoughts.

James wrote, "The bum bag will motivate many people." He also expressed his affection for the recipient.