Louise Thompson shared some swimwear snaps on social media as she revealed that she will proudly wear anything with her stoma bag.
The former Made in Chelsea star, 34, revealed her stoma bag earlier this month to her 1.4 million Instagram followers revealing that her health battle with ulcerative colitis.
In a new social media post, the star explained that she has finally found confidence when it comes to her stoma bag, and refuses to restrict her wardrobe any longer.
The star shared a video of herself in a bright blue swimming costume with three white buttons, saying that she’d wear anything with ‘the bum bag’.
The caption of the post from Louise read: ‘Things I won’t wear with my bum bag :NOTHING.’
‘I have to say I’m pretty amazed by how incognito my stoma bag is in my cosi’s ! Might be a different story by the end of the day but for now this is SERVING.’
The reality TV personality has had various health issues in recent years, and has been praised for being so open with her struggles.
Just two years ago she shared her lupus diagnosis publically and a year before that she nearly died while giving birth to her and partner Ryan Libbey’s son Leo.
Fans have been kept up to date on Louise’s health journey in recent weeks as she revealed why she was in and out of hospital at the beginning of the year and used her platform to share what her life is now like with her stoma bag.
Louise revealed she is calling her new addition (which allows her waste to exit her body via a stoma in her abdomen rather than through her bowel) ‘Winnie’ as a tongue in cheek reference to Winnie the Pooh. She said she’s open to suggestions but the name was actually a possible baby name with her partner Ryan.
‘What are we thinking about the name Winnie? And more importantly have you got it? I think it’s priceless. Clue : 🍯 , but open to suggestions.
‘Was on our og baby name list, but this will do for now.’
Fans loved the post from Louise and many took to the comments to compliment the star and say that her confidence has inspired others with ileostomy bags.
@themissiondietitian commented: ‘Yes Louise!! 👏❤️ this is incredible and will hopefully give so many some confidence to do the same’
@tillys.journey added: ‘I LOVE the name 🧸🍯💩 and I love the message even more!’
@yvette_fitz commented the reality TV star’s style and confidence: ‘You look beautiful ❤️🙌rocking that swimsuit 🤩 so inspiring to us all🌟’
@theguthealthdoctor said: ‘Love this so much. The number of patients I’ve seen too afraid to wear anything tight. You’re going to give so many people the confidence they deserve.’
Louise has shared major milestones with her stoma bag and sweet moments with her family such as her two-year-old son’s moving reaction to her ileostomy bag, making her page a positive place for anyone facing the same illnesses.
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