I needed surgery again | Hannah Witton
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- 2018 has been a YEAR! My second surgery in 5 months... ffs. #MonaTheStoma
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Crazy respect for Dan having the mental strength to keep supporting you through all this! and also of course glad you're now doing better and Mona is working again! lets hope no more surgery!
Adam Calladine +
Who’s dan?
Mae Sandhu her boyfriend, I believe
Ok so just to clarify. Mona is the name she gave to her stoma and Dan IS her boyfriend/lifemate. OH! and Crazy respect for Dan having the mental strength to keep supporting you through all this! I think it is called LOVE.
I'm a nurse in the US (Georgia specifically) & I reallllly enjoy watching all your videos. Working in trauma/emergency nursing I don't get to hear about long term things people go through or this in depth of pt experience. I love your content outside of this stuff too. So sorry to hear this though & sending happy healthy thoughts your way!
It's been just over three weeks since I went in to have a colonoscopy for my ulcerative colitis. During that procedure my bowel was perforated and I ended up with an emergency ileostomy that afternoon (the bowel was in horrible shape).
I told sooooo many people (doctors, nurses, friends, family; anyone who came in to my room really) that the reason I was dealing with the whole thing so well was because you shared your experience with the world.
You sharing your experience on TH-cam and me being able to watch that content back at the beginning of the year before all this happened for myself allowed me to come to terms with accepting my stoma a lot better and treating this journey with a positive outlook!
Thank you so so much I honestly have know idea how I would have coped with the last few weeks without the amazing work you've done!
Hannah Witton. Thank you for your honesty and thoroughness in dealing with and reporting what has happened to you. I agree with everything Myron Speed has said. Your positive attitude is the only way to deal with the nasty bits of life. Decades ago My mother had to have a stoma and in those days everyone shied away from even mentioning it. Sad and a lost opportunity to bond. I'll still be afraid if it happens to me but your videos have shown me the way through any adversity . Thank you again 😂✔👍❤
I know your pain. My kidney was destroyed when a stone blocked the ureter and the back pressure tears the kidney tissue apart. Its “kill me now” pain. The passage of time makes the memory of that pain fade. Good to see you survived with a smile. Sorry you have had to go thru all this...
So sad to hear that you were in hospital again :( As a healthy person, I will make sure to run and jump and dance and appreciate every second of it. For you, for my grandpa who's leg was just amputated and for all other people who can't.
It sounds like an awful month for you! I'm so glad you're getting better even with the set backs. I also have a chronic illness and it's so validating to hear you talk about your frustration and discouragement. I wouldn't wish that on anyone, but since it's out of my control, it sure is nice to know I'm not alone in the sometimes-discouraged club. I wish you a speedy recovery and no more adhesions!
Aww Hannah I’ve been following this whole thing and I was so amazed by how brave and honest you are. I am so sure that this is extremely helpful for a huge number of people out there. Even if just to feel not so alone. I am sending you lots of love and lots of get well soon vibes ❤️
Actually cringing at the central line needle size! So glad you're on the mend again, continue to get well soon! xx
Lauryn Kavanagh making my neck feel weird just thinking about it! So brave ❤️
Same happened to me 2 years ago after I had my large bowel removed 😞
I am in Med school and literally studying ibds and gastroenterology for my next exam and following your journey has been both very informative and interesting. Wishing you all the best xx
Oh Hannah. You are a trooper. I too had adhesions, ngtubes, central line, multiple surgeries & 25+ days without eating. Your journey is helping me. Thank you.
Your health journey sounds a bit like a game of snakes and ladders, you hit a snake that took you back down a bit but now you know where a couple more ladders are so you can get back to where you were a bit faster. I hope you land on even more ladders for the course of your recovery 💛💛💛💛💛
This is one of the best analogies I’ve ever seen! 😍
Charlotte Armstrong Yes - excellent analogy! When I was going through 6 months of chemo I felt the same. Every 3 weeks I slid down a long snake, and it took the next 3 weeks to climb up a long and exhausting ladder, only to find another snake at the top! That analogy really helped me at the time.
Couldn't relate more re mindset of 'oh this is gonna happen again'. I had my stoma for 2 years and then all of a sudden my small intestine twisted itself ☺️👍 cool. It's called volvulus. I had to have emergency open surgery to fix it and was so nervous for a long time after. It's now been another year and I'm fine 😊 try not to worry and celebrate small victories! Here to chat if you want xx
The best birthday present you can give Dan is being healthy again. Don't feel bad because you didn't do this maliciously and he knows that. You will have time to celebrate properly soon.
Sorry to hear that you've had to go through this again. Stay strong, Hannah!
It is astonishing to me just how unbelievably strong you are. Everything about this is makes me sad and angry for you so I cannot even imagine how you feel. I am so glad you have such a strong support system around you, but I also pray for all the people out there that might also be going through this without that support system. I hope your videos at least will reach them to show them their not alone ❤
My grandfather has had several intestinal issues over the past two years and last year it was almost fatal. In the recent weeks we have learned that if these issues don’t clear up he will either have to have a ileostomy or a feeding tube. We were all really taken back and upset because he is the hardest working person and our rock, I would literally be nothing without this man. I somehow stumbled across your videos and I’ve been watching them all night and I am so thankful. Your videos have been so helpful and I feel much more educated so thank you for that. 💙 I hope you get well soon and have a speedy recovery!
Share it with us so it does not consume you.. You never need to do anything alone.. Even if its nust the little of us.. We care for you.. And I want to see you and your passions cmsucceed.. I listen to you about sec health and really I just listen to you because you believe in your ipinions.. And you know that in the future. You may be right or wrong.. But you Persue even if you know or do t know.. And as someone who seeks out passion myself.. I want to see you suceed.. And do greatness in this work.. Never let anything fmdefeat you.. Because people will always be able to overcome.. We will see the future happen.
Love you Hannah.. Take care..
Jason
Hi Hannah. My 86 year old mother has had a stoma for over 30 years and has always been very embarrassed about it and didn't speak of it much. I stumbled across the videos, of your journey, on TH-cam and showed them to her! She was, absolutely, taken by them! She wished that she had seen something like them 30 years ago! About 5 months after her surgery she also ended up with adhesions and needed a second op to fix things. She actually got a little teary when I told her that you had suffered the same fate. She has asked me to keep her updated on your progress! Thank you for brightening up an 86 year old granny's life! Your videos aren't just for young adults!
A&E Accident and Emergency aka ER.
I was in hospital with a family member when she had emergency abdominal surgery last month and she was the same way! She had not eaten for days and was not allowed to drink any water. Finally she was allowed to have one cup of ice chips every four hours. She was SO AWARE of the time lol. Then after her surgery she was allowed to have liquids and unlimited ice chips. She was so incredibly ecstatic. I kept having to remind her that she could have more and she was so pleased each time.
What a sh*tshow. So sorry all this happened to you. Very glad you’re better now.
I remember not being allowed to eat anything for like three and a half days due to hospital stuff and this girl I was sharing a room with constantly dug into her snacks and ate all her food directly next to me. I never wanted to harm a living being but this one had it coming.
ShaleeGold damn, I can feel your frustration through the screen...
Also: litteral "shit show" pun is detected ;)
I don’t even know how to say this, but with the utmost respect for everything you have gone through, you are a superstar comedian. Spoken from someone who has her own rectal dysfunction, I appreciate you!!
Hannah, I know how you feel, I've had 8 surgeries since Oct 31,2012. It really takes a great deal out of you. I received a new left shoulder April 26,2018 so I'm in recovery right now. You are doing a great service by talking about all you have gone through, it makes others not feel they are alone.
Thank you so much for documenting your journey. My mom struggled with UC flare ups for 8 years and finally had her colon removed with open surgery when I was 2 years old (I'm 28 now). She had a stoma for a few months and then had the J Pouch surgery. I've heard lots of her stories but being able to follow your stories as someone my age really puts her experience into perspective for me.
She was going through these struggles when she was my age so, yeah, this is really eye opening for me. thank you!
I am very very sorry hearing about it!!! I am not a fan of many youtubers or many people in general, but I am really a fan of you. I am very sorry you had through all of that being the amazing person you are. Seeing how you are being so strong, open minded and adaptive through that crap makes me feel even more as a fan and increases the mount that I like you. I truly believe you will do well and that shitty experience (pun not intended) will end and all will be well soon. Get well soon Hannah!!!
I saw the title today during work and couldn't fucking believe it this happened to you again. Had to wait home to watch it. You are amazing!! Please never forget, there is many people cheering for you and sure of your full recovery soon! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I can totally relate. I had 18 inches of colon removed a year and a month ago and I thought I was past the hard stuff. Then a couple weeks ago the pain and bleeding started again and I go back in for a colonoscopy next week. I just want to say thank you for making these videos!!! It very easy to feel down and alone when you’re sick but seeing that other people get the same emotions about it as you, it real helps. Thank you again and I wish you a speedy recovery!!! 💜💜💜💜
Hannah, I find it so brave that you put all this out on TH-cam, it will help some people in their own journey or makes others have a little more understanding. But mostly it is brave because you say it is hard, but it will help you and with that you are brave enough to be kind to yourself.
I just adore how open and honest you are about your health. I was so enclosed about my health mentally and physically for so long after having brain surgery, and it’s made my recovery so much more elongated. You’re so inspiring for young woman like me and so many others, Hannah🤗💗
Special Kay It's getting boring now though. I don't look on the internet for depressing shit. I've got my own problems.
I hope you and Mona are healthy for a long time!!!
God bless you.
What you’ve been going through sounds absolutely horrific but you’re a complete inspiration in the way you’re dealing with it.
I'm a 4th year med student, and in all your videos describing your history with ulcerative colitus and in regards to your stoma, your descriptions are very well described and explained, without having medical education. Well done you! Also I think you're amazing and very inspirational. I wish you all the best with your recovery and future health x
SO sorry to learn of this but I'm THRILLED that you're OK and healing! You have been handed FAR more than your share of adversity at such a young age but your resiliency, attitude and spirit are both amazing and commendable! Get well soon Hannah we NEED bright minds and individuals like you!
You don't know me, we will never meet, but as a human on this Earth you have all my thoughts, prayers and love. Hope you get better this world is just brighter with you in it.
thank you for sharing this with us. I am sorry this is happening to you- makes me feel grateful that I have no illness and you probably wont take feeling healthy for granted anymore. Please take care Hannah I hope you dont feel obligated to post a ton if you do not feel up to it give yourself a break.
Thank you so much for being so transparent and putting everything out there! I had an emergency surgery a few months ago where they found that I had major bowel adhesions from endometriosis and almost all of my organs are glued together. I'm going in next month for surgery and watching you has helped me mentally prepare for the possibility of a resection and/or temporary stoma after meeting with the doctors. It may suck, but it won't be the end of the world like I temporarily feared.
Wishing you a complete recovery and no reoccurrences of this problem. You look like you are handling these problems wonderfully.
Hannah, I was diagnosed with Crohn's when I was eight years old (26 now), have had three surgeries, and have never felt totally comfortable talking to people about it. I'm gradually becoming better at it, but I just wanted to say that watching you speak so openly about your experience (both physical and mental) as a fellow IBD person has really meant a lot to me. Sending you many healing thoughts from New York. xxx
So much respect for you and for being so open and transparent. I talk about my UC because people like you do and you have given it a platform. I know this video is old - but I’m flaring right now and your videos have helped me. Hope you are currently healthy and pain free!
Hannah - hang in there. You will feel better again. The hardest thing I find about IBD is the unpredictability of it all .... but you will learn to ride the knocks and keep smiling. Big hugs to you.
I'm currently dealing with abdomen problems and going into the hospital for a while is starting to look more and more like my future and though it terrifies me to no end, seeing your progress and hearing your stories helps so much. Thank you for sharking you experiences and being honest with us, it really helps. I hope you're back on your feet soon, you deserve the best!
Randomly found your videos. Have only watched a couple about your health issues. You are one singular, honest and wonderful human being. Thank you for sharing your story with such aplomb and sincerity. You are a true inspiration...
Make a plan right now to celebrate Dan´s birthday in one months time. Put it in the calendar, make everything as it really is. Enjoy it both of you
When life push you so hard to the limits, you keep being strong. Hannah, you're a role model to others watching your youtube channel !
I'm sorry this happened to you. It's so disappointing when you feel like you are finally getting better and then you get knocked back a few steps. I'm proud of you for haw far you've come and how far you will come.
I'm sorry for all that has happened, but I'm glad you're OK now. Keep strong Hannah! I'm sure this is going to be over soon❤
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! And good god are you a strong woman!!!!
Visualizing adhesions:
Normal intestines: spaghetti with butter
Intestines after surgery: spaghetti with sprinkle of cheese, now a bit clumpy
Intestines after super messy surgery: spaghetti with LOTS of cheese, all lumped together.
Basically adhesions are like melted then cooled cheese sticking things together.Where they land is totally luck. And the amount they form is also totatlly luck + how difficult the surgery was + your own ability to form scar tissue (that's what adhesions are).
What a queen. I have adhesions too from my appendix popping and getting it removed. Got a bowel obstruction. 10 years later I still get em. But I've only had one surgery for it. Used to get them once a month, but now it's about 2 or 3 a year. Best thing to do is to mediate to remove negative thoughts, anxiety, and limiting beliefs and massage the area every night. Stay blessed.
Hey Hannah! Know what you're going through. It's a tough time and big respect for powering on through it! From what you've said in this video and your previous videos I've had the same treatments but for Hirschsprung's disease. I had a Stoma for 3 years and had many surgeries, most recently the 'pull-through' which removed my stoma. I had a large part of my bowel removed and the same with the 'megarectum' within the first few surgeries. I'm now 17 and stoma-free. Stay strong and keep doing what you're doing!
Hannah, my father had UC for most of his life, since he was a teenager. He used to boast he knew every public toilet in Sydney, and sometimes he even made it...
When he was in his early 40s he had the surgery done. The poisoned bowel was affecting his liver, his oesophagus, and eyes. Full ileostomy was the only choice in the early 1980s, no reversal available. Once the operation was done and everything settled down he said that it was the best thing he ever did.
Stay strong Hannah, and embrace your new life. The operation gave us our dad back!
As a medical student (and long time admirer/follower of you and your channel), I really appreciate you sharing your experience in hospital. I find a lot of meaning in having the opportunity to explore disease beyond the biomedical/textbook scope, and really delve into real-life experiences. Thank you, Hannah. You are incredibly resilient and courageous. Wishing you so much strength during this next recovery.
I'm so sorry this happened to you Hannah! What you said about just being "really unlucky" with everything that happened after the surgery really rang true for me, the same happened when I had surgery on my jaw last year. Before the surgery the doctor explained all the possible complications but reassured me that they "barely ever happen"... and then they all happened to me! Hope you're feeling better and more yourself soon x
You’re so strong and I think it’s so amazing that you share your story and bring awareness to this. As a long time follower, I’m so proud of you!
watching this as I'm doing a write up of all my chronic pain flare ups in the last ten weeks, definitely need to insist with my cfs nurse that its not just exam stress!! hope ur feeling well bby xx
butnotapieceofart fellow cfs sufferer here, much sympathy
My brother has CFS and ME and I have much sympathy for what your going through.
r mia u too I hope ur doing well 💞💞💞
Fellow CFS Sufferer 🖤
So glad you're on the mend again. 💕 You're such a strong lady. Big kudos to Dan for being so amazing too.
Being a person who has been through a lot also I try to remind friends that health is everything, much the same as you do at the end of this vid. Setbacks are not fun. You have such a great attitude. Best to you and thanks for your openess and honesty.
Really really big hug back to you! HUGS. You deserve all the hugs in the world.
WOW!! I think you have had ENOUGH for this lifetime,,,,,lets pray that your progress continues and some sort of normalcy returns. Goodness knows you have had waaay too much! Praying for your troubles to be over with this,,,,,and NOW!! Thanks for the posting. Lots of us want to know how you are doing. You are such a strong woman to have this attitude and not be destroyed mentally...
You are the only person that I feel can completely understand what I’m going through. I so sorry you had to do surgery again and the frustration after finally feeling better and able to freakin’ live again. In two weeks I will go through surgery to get my stoma put down and I’m super nervous. Wish you all the best and health in the future 💕
Hannah you're so strong, I'm sorry this is happening to you but I also admire you so much for coming out of this and still have a smile on youre face. I had health problems in the past and they weren't nearly as bad as what you're going through and I know how badly that got me down mentally and I honestly have so much admiration that you've now gone through it for the second time and still have that sense of positivity about you, it requires a special kind of strenght 💛
You got this. This was my mantra through all my surgeries. I've gone through the same surgery as you, having to have emergency surgery to fix a kink in my bowel, after waking up in pain and not being able to stop vomiting. As hard as it might seem at the moment, there is a light at the end of tunnel. you'll get through this and life will start to get better.
ugh i am so so sorry you have to through all this hannah, you're such a strong person and I wish you a really speedy recovery and hope mona behaves forever now! sending love
Your experience was really hard, but if you look at the kinda bright side you had Dan and your parents supporting you all the way through, and your medical service seems awesome! Here in Mexico the service is not quite there yet. I hope you recover fully and happily 😀. Good vibes to you!
Thank you Hannah, be strong. Totally get sharing this as part of the healing process. I’m doing the same on FB with my kidney issues. People ask “Why???”, they just don’t get it. Don’t stop sharing!!!! Prayers and positive vibes to you, Mona and Dan.
Hi Hannah, thanks for posting these videos and being a representative of UC patients. I'm glad you're spreading awareness of UC, because so many people don't know how to be accommodating to a disease they don't understand. Like, I'm just recently learning how to ask for special accommodations because I've always worried that people wouldn't believe me or would think I'm exaggerating. So thanks for being open.
Poor you! This really sucks and I am sorry, that you have to go through so much! But I am sure your openess about all this is a tremendous help to many, many people in similar conditions! Keep your head up and greetings from Austria!
It's cool how you have such a charismatic and relatively funny personality and a stronger than average spirit in order to be handling all of this in such a way to make it actually *interesting and involving* to watch and hear you talk about, (kind of like watching a drama filled, cleverly funny "movie", or at the very least, an interesting, informative learning "documentary" about the topic!), even though it is a topic that most people could *never* talk about to *anyone* , and a topic that where usually someone else would go; "Eww, I don't wanna watch a video about that, that's gross!"... But YOU have the very unique ability to turn this whole ordeal into a very intriguing story that one can't help but watch and listen to, simply because of the way you present it all to everyone who cares to know! That's a really cool quality about you!
It's still quite unfortunate that you even have to be dealing with any of this type of burden in your life, especially at such a young, vibrant age, because it limits what you can do physically and the fun things that I know you really want to be able to do in your younger years of your life!... But "it is what it is", I guess, and at least you seem to be handling this whole thing as well as *anyone* possibly could, as this is a LOT to have to deal with! You are very strong in mind and spirit, so that's good and very helpful here! (I know; you also accept support from caring others when and where you need it to get through this, whether that needs to be physically, mentally, emotionally, or psychologically! ;) )
Also, along those lines, your BF Dan sounds like a really great guy, staying right by your side throughout this whole process and never giving up on you or getting disgusted by or turned off by the whole process!... Most average guys probably couldn't handle their GF having to go through this sort of thing quite as well as he seems to have!... I think you have a "keeper" there! I would be very supportive too if I was in his position! I just hope I can find a really cool and very beautiful girl like you for myself someday soon! :)
Hopefully you are doing much better and are back to a more "normal" life by now, as I'm watching this a year after you posted it, in the time of the Corona Virus!... Stay safe, healthy, funny, and *happy* ! I wish you the best! :)
All of your fans and subscribers will always continue to look forward to seeing more videos from you whenever you have the time and energy to make them!... No rush tho, you do whatever you gotta do to get back all of your energy and a more "normal" life!
I’ve had multiple abdominal gynaecological surgeries. Can honestly say that adhesions were the most painful and scary experiences. I knew I had minimal organs left for there to be a problem, so couldn’t understand why I was in so much pain.
FYI pineapple juice with mouth sponges is really good for the dryness!
Hannah thank you sooo much for this video!! Roughly 2 years ago at the age of 16 I also had to have surgery twice within six months (the first one was also an emergency, the second a follow up) and for so long I felt like I couldn’t fully share the experience with anyone. I can’t even imagine the level of courage it takes to go over the experience bit by bit. Lots of love💕💕💕
Hannah, my heart goes out to you. You've had a hell of a time. I want to see you have the best life possible. I hope you heal quickly and get back to conquering the world.
My wife and I hope you are feeling better, soon. You're the best! Hang tough!
I've been working in a hospital for a year now and this video made me shiver. You're so strong and brave
Oh Em Gee!!!! Sweetheart I am so sorry that you were going through all this. I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hey Hannah, I literally got so scared reading the title of this video.. Watching it, I just thought the whole time how incredibly strong of a person you are. I just want to let you know that you fought and came soooo far and this shall too pass. You are a great person and you are so lucky to have wonderful people around you, I just really hope that your health will stay stable from now on. Wishing you all my best from Germany, Laura
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! As a nurse, it’s so helpful to hear stories about patients and how they perceive healthcare. I hoe you have a fast recovery!
Oh, Hannah. I'm so sorry you had to endure this. I hope you have smooth sailing from now on.
Sending you every ounce of love.
I went through a fucking horrific time dealing with suicidal feelings for much of this year and watching your videos was one of my go to methods for coping when I was trying to stop the need to end things.
You probably saved my life a few times, so even though I don't know you I have a tremendous amount of care and love for you.
I hope you will be okay, I'm sure I'm not alone in being touched by your wonderful personality ❤️
Hannah - you are one brave Cookie. Respect !!
I hope it doesn’t happen again! Really inspiring how upbeat and outgoing you are, wishing you all the best in recovery.
Had tears in my eyes the entire time, it's really hard watching you go through this but I'm so proud of you for being so strong! I hope things start looking up from now on, love ♡
I really admire your positivity while having to deal with all these physical problems. Sure hope your next anniversary will be together both in good health.
Hannah I just want to say thank you so much for being brave enough to put this out there. I'm a nurse in Australia and it is so interesting to here a patients experience like this. Thank you thank you thank you
Hannah I'm so sorry this happened! I hope you recover speedily and that Mona doesn't play up again anytime soon. Your strength and bravery is truly remarkable and I wish you all the best.
I'm so sorry that you are having to do recovery 2.0... I'm glad you are feeling physically better more quickly, I hope that being able to move about and do things will help ease some of the emotional labor of recovery... I have no idea what it must be like to deal with all this, but I think you are amazing and I'm grateful that you share these things with the community you have built online.
Hannah thankyou so much. I have been struggling a lot recently with the mental Side of a chronic illness and to see you speak so honestly is just such a gift. I have watched your channel for over a year now and love the content and your bubbly personality (something we share). I'm not usually a commenter lol but this just really came at a good time. You showed so much strength, and I hope you know that, even if you don't feel that strength inside your head atm. Thankyou again for this video and for sharing your stories x
I believe in you
I need to tell you that you are so inspiring to talk about this so openly, here! As you were describing the steps of what was happening it brought me back to when I had stage 4 appendix cancer and I can understand different elements of what you have gone through! You show your bravery in these videos, there are many lows in this process so when you hit a high it feels so great! When you were discussing the NG tube and using the sponge for any type of moisture, I know that is an amazing feeling to get anything!! You have a wonderful attitude about this whole process and I can tell you are a strong person to get through this!! Again thank you for posting this and hopefully many others will be inspired by your bravery!!! This experience has changed your life, but you are a going to be stronger because of it!!! Thank You for sharing your story!!!
I cried at 14:00 ... I had my colon removed in february, had another surgery to create a J-pouch in june and the recovery was faster than the first one (I was lucky enough to get laparoscopy). Friday I had my first blocage, and i was hospitalized and went home today (thankfully without having to have surgery again...). I feel 100% like you describe, it was a lot harder to process than the surgery because it was a huge stepback. On the road to recovery...again... I love how open about it you are. Glad to know you feel better. Take care!
💛 you’re such a strong woman
Would like to add that to this & all the wonderful comments. What an affirmation of human dignity, sensitivity & courage. Sense of humour belatedly added if I may.
You look so healthy! You’re skin and your hair! You’ve been through so much but you’re glowing!
Big hugs to you Hannah! You’re doing SO WELL. You are a true wonder woman. I hope your recovery progresses faster than ever, and that you find great ways to cope with what’s been thrown at you. You got this!!
I'm so sorry you had to go through this again. I'm trying to imagine what it would be like and my imagination failed. I had two major surgeries only a few months apart years ago, and though they were elective and not nearly as invasive as yours, they were still very stressful and physically and emotionally draining. Your videos about your experiences are brave and useful to many, and I hope they're cathartic for you.
Much much love from glasgow... Took me 3 years to heal a broken arm.. But still can't imagine what you are going through and how you stay so strong ❤️❤️❤️
Wishing you a speedy recovery!!! You and your man are going to do fine.💞 It shows that you see things through together.😊😘
That's to bad that you had to go through all of that again. Sorry to hear about. I am happy that you are getting better and I hope you don't have to go through that again. I wish you all the best and you have a lot of fans supporting you.
Not to be a total downer but my mum has had an illiostomy for 24 years and has suffered from adhesions and obstructions so so many times with the longest time out of hospital in 24 years being 2 years. I really hope this doesn't happen to you!
Oh wow you replied! I hate posting something negative so want to reiterate that I hope ..and I'm sure it won't...happen again for you!
Also just a note to say that watching you go through this has opened my eyes to how desensitized I am to what my mum goes through every day and it feels so normal to me as I grew up with it. After your travel with a stoma vlog I called her up and told her how amazing I thought she was and it was very emotional. I have since shown her several of your post surgery videos and she (and I) wishes you all the best xx
Lynsey Carroll i don't really understand why you wrote it if you hate writing something so negative!
Why would you post that to someone whose just been through what Hannah has!?! Know when you're not helpful!!
That sucks for your mum Lynsey Carroll , she must be depressed Id be so angry if it was me
why would you write that
Pelvic floor physical therapy has been the best at keeping me out of surgery for Crohn's! The physical manipulation, laser treatments, and ultrasound each week have been life-changing for me! I highly recommend it! After 5 small bowel resections, several surgeries for removal of adhesions, and other complications, I've been surgery-free for the last 10 years!!! I'd rather do PT each week than go thru intestinal surgery!!! Best wishes to you!
Listening to you talk about your hospital experience is so interesting for me, it's very inspirational how you've just overcame each hurdle and keep going. Thanks for using this (and other) difficult times in your life to educate people. I hope Mona sorts herself out and you recover fully soon!x
I have ulcerative colitis and I love watching your videos, especially when you are so open about your experiences! It means a lot and makes me feel much more positive about my situation to see how strong you are through it! You really inspire me :) hope the rest of your 2018 is lovely, you deserve it xx
I've been fed through a nasogastric tube but never had one to drain my stomach - I wasn't aware that was a thing. Sorry you've been through this and hope you have a speedy recovery. x