Made in Chelsea's Louise Thompson has proudly revealed her stoma bag following a long health battle.
The reality star has faced various health problems in recent years - including complications after the birth of her son in 2021 and an ulcerative colitis diagnosis in 2018 - and often updates fans about her health and hospital visits on social media.
In her latest update, Louise has revealed the "grey bag that may well have saved [her] life".
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Sharing a brief video in which she proudly shows the stoma bag attached to her stomach, Louise wrote: "HOW DO I DISCLOSE THIS SORT OF NEWS? It’s not exactly exciting like a big pregnancy or gender reveal announcement! Hey look I'm having a boy… Hey look I've got a stoma!
"So I guess I'll just stand here, proud in stature with my new friend Le bum bag that represents life. And hopefully a better one.
"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! Please be kind."
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Louise's comments section was soon flooded with messages of support from fans and and loved ones, including her brother and I'm a Celebrity winner Sam Thompson as well as his girlfriend Zara McDermott.
"The only way is up from here on out. The fact that you’re my sister is just f**king awesome! A real-life hero," Sam wrote.
"When you think about it, it’s a beautiful thing because it means less time in hospital, less time in pain, less time with a poison organ in your body! Now you are free, my girl. Now it’s time for YOU," added Zara.
Made in Chelsea airs on E4.
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