Zara McDermott has expressed her admiration for Louise Thompson's resilience in the face of severe health challenges, including a recent life-saving stoma operation due to ulcerative colitis.
The Love Island star, who is in a relationship with Louise's brother Sam Thompson, shared her thoughts on Louise's unwavering strength and is astounded by Louise's ability to remain complaint-free throughout her ordeal.
"I haven't heard her complain about it once - I think most people would, don't you? That just shows her strength of character, really," she said. The 27 year old reality star and documentary maker opened up about how much she empathises with Louise, telling OK!: "Louise has been through more than anyone I know. It's been blow-after-blow, like, what other cards is she going to be dealt? ! The reality is, she'd been suffering with ulcerative colitis for many years, and her mental health issues as well. Trying to juggle the two felt like an impossible task for the poor girl."
Louise Thompson and her mum Karen were in attendance to support Zara McDermott's new clothing venture (Getty Images for Poeticgem Group)
Louise shared her first time wearing a swimming costume since getting a stoma bag fitted (Louise Thompson / Instagram)Discussing the stoma that Louise revealed she had fitted in a candid Instagram post on 9 April, Zara remarked that although it's sad the situation escalated to this point, Sam's sister is now both looking and feeling significantly better. Zara's latest documentary, 'Ibiza', is set to air on BBC Three on Sunday.
"It very sadly ended up with her having to have a stoma, but looking at her now, she actually looks the best she has in a long time. It's like someone's breathed new life into Louise. And this is something we're reminding her of - this is a beautiful thing. She'd been so limited in what she could do, in the run-up to having the stoma fitted and it's given Louise her life back. It's nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of and that's exactly her mentality on this. She's amazing."
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Former MIC star Louise, 34, bravely unveiled her stoma bag to her Instagram followers after enduring a harrowing spell of health woes and urgent hospital visits.
Taking to Instagram with the caption "HOW DO I DISCLOSE THIS SORT OF NEWS? " Louise posted a clip showing her stoma bag to her 1.4 million fans, declaring the pouch "represents life" and expressing her refusal to conceal it.
Zara's boyfriend Sam called Louise a 'hero' for going public about her stoma (No credit)In the candid video, the mum-of-one confessed, "the grey bag that may well have saved my life", and acknowledged that while the revelation was "not exactly a glamorous announcement but not something I want to have to keep hidden forever".
Louise, who had previously updated her followers earlier this year about her health struggles, expressing gratitude towards the NHS and medical staff for their assistance - recently shared an endearing insight into how her son Leo is 'fascinated' by her stoma bag.
Moreover, she mused over the profound 'lessons that could be learned from our children', noting how her young son doesn't perceive the subject of her ileostomy bag as 'awkward' or 'taboo'.
The video, captured by her fiance Ryan Libbey, was shared with a heartfelt message. She said: "I'm sharing this off the cuff video that Ryan captured when trying to get a 'civilised outfit shot... For every person that messaged me to say that they haven't had the confidence to tell their friends and family they have a stoma.... Some of you for years. (There are thousands of you btw)."
She ended her post with a powerful statement: "Nothing to be ashamed of. Still the same human on the inside. I haven't had a personality transplant. I can still dress, walk and talk the same."
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