LOUISE Thompson has revealed how she has had a "lifesaving" stoma bag fitted after a long health battle.
The former Made In Chelsea star has suffered multiple medical complications since becoming a mother for the first time in 2021.
What is Louise Thompson recovering from?
Reality TV star Louise Thompson was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2018.
Ulcerative colitis is a condition where the colon and rectum become inflamed.
However, it was when she gave birth to her first child Leo, that Louise began to experience near-death complications.
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Her son Leo-Hunter was in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while she was treated in the adult ICU after the birth.
Since then, she has openly discussed her ongoing battles with ulcerative colitis, PTSD, as well as the autoimmune disease lupus.
In June 2022, Louise told fans on Instagram: "I just want someone to fix me.
"My poor body and brain are all over the place."
Louise has been to hospital several times during 2023.
In February 2024, it was revealed that she had once again been admitted to hospital.
Her fiancee Ryan Libbey revealed the news on Instagram, but did not disclose why she was being treated again.
Why does Louise Thompson wear a stoma bag?
Louise has a stoma bag after years of battling ulcerative colitis.
On April 9, 2024, she revealed her little grey stoma bag to her 1.2 million Instagram followers.
Alongside a clip of herself showing the bag, which was attached to her stomach, she wrote: "How do I disclose this sort of news?
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"It’s not exactly exciting like a big pregnancy or gender reveal announcement!
I say good riddance to that nasty menacing colon!
Louise Thompson
"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."
In her video, the influencer lifted her top to reveal the pouch, which she told fans "saved my life".
