I'm a sixty-three year old physician in the U.S.. I admire your courage and your honesty. Keep up the good work. I have already referred three of my patients to you and they tell me that watching your videos is quite helpful.
not sure if anyone gives a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can stream all of the latest movies and series on Instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my gf recently :)
I applaud you for being so open in this vlog, Hannah. Your videos after surgery have been very informative and I am loving your willingness to document your experience in case it might help others. I can understand it must be very frustrating sometimes when finding your recovery quite slow, but like you said, it's an indivual process and everyone is different! Take care of yourself and just keep doing what you love. Hope you have a good week! :) x
Watching 9:50 broke my heart, as someone who has Crohns I can relate to your frustration, so glad that you’re still living life to the fullest you can despite all the set backs ❤️❤️
I honestly found it wonderful to see you be so emotional and sad because it humanizes people when you see them express vulnerability. Thank you Hannah for showing us yourself at such a personal moment. I care about you ❤️
Do not compare yourself! You are doing amazing. It is natural to feel down from time to time its a process to recover. (I know very well.) "You are doing amazing sweetie!"
One of the most frustrating things about traveling with my chronic illness is how unpredictable it can be. One day, I can be out with my friends and able to walk everywhere, but another, I can be stuck in the hotel room while everyone else does things that are fun. I am so grateful for you sharing your experience and your journey bc even though I struggle with different issues, seeing someone with chronic illness being open is really refreshing. Take care.
Hannah, such a great, raw, video. Just a friendly reminder that to those of us looking in, only four months ago, a large part of your body was removed. Of course you're still recovering!! If the body part that had been removed was a visible one, I'm sure you would expect to still be recovering. It's no less for being invisible. Please give yourself a break! Losing literally one of your biggest, most important organs will take a lot of time to heal. Sorry you're still going through complications, making it more difficult to get on with the new nornal. Best of luck :)
In a weird way this made me feel much better. I've been having a bad chronic illness day and thinking about all the things I'm missing out on/can't do, and although obviously I'm not happy that you're feeling the same, it's nice to know I'm not alone. Travelling can be such a pain now. It's all the "what if" stuff you have to take, the pain killers just in case, the extra bandages just in case. I'm still getting the hang of going abroad and it does make me nervous, but I'll get there Sending chronic illness love
I have travelled with an illeostomy many times, mostly long haul flights (Calgary AB Canada to London UK). I always made sure to travel with double the extra supplies I would need just incase, as well as to get and fill any prescriptions I might need while I am gone. Also never put those 2 things in your checked luggage! Nothing is worse then losing your checked bag and not having any supplies! Best to keep those in your carry on bag. After I had my emergency surgery a few years ago it took 6+ months to fully recover and feel back to normal. I spent a month in the hospital as well and I completely understand your frustration with how long the recovery is taking. Like you said no one is the same when it comes to this kind of surgery/recovery, the best thing to do though is to keep doing what you normally would. It might not be exactly the same as before but it will get there eventually and this recovery is only temporary. It looks like you had a wonderful time in California! Hope you had a good time in Austria as well!
I have IBS and have struggled with it all of my life, but without medical assistance because I've just been too ashamed to seek help. Seeing you be so open About your struggles with IBD encouraged me to seek medical help. Thank you💜
Aw Hannah, you should not be sad because you are one of the most inspirational people ever! ❤ You are honestly amazing. You were so poorly and had such serious surgery, and now only 4 months later you are not just travelling across the world but producing fabulous videos that are helping others and brightening up their day along the way! I don't even know you and I feel proud x
Seeing you so emotional in this vlog was really touching. I'm not even saying you need to share these sad moments with us often (they're important private moments), but you are such an unbelievably positive force, and seeing you openly dealing with the realities of your life post-surgery was really impactful. But remember: this is your life X months after surgery. You just need more time to heal.
Watching you break into tears about your IBD journey made me realise that the fact that I spent most of Sunday crying about general UC stuff is completely fine. Thanks xx
Hi , it is normal to forget to take just in case medication, the first time you travel , but now you have learned to always have just in case medication with you , i always have it , if i dont need it, great .Im glad it all work out and that you jot to travel something you said you wanted to do in other videos .
I won't lie, I have no personal experience of stoma bags (other than dispensing them in the pharmacy I work in) however, I think you're doing so well Hannah. You had a massive surgery and you are unbelievably brave travelling and being so able after such a thing. I applaud you and commend you for your wonderful vlog!
I'm sure someone has pointed this out already, but girl. Obviously don't compare your recovery to someone else's but of COURSE your recovery from a massive open surgery looks different from someone whose scars are tiny nicks. The result was the same, but the procedure you had done was a lot more major. Pace yourself, you'll be running half-marathons before you know it.
i was going to say something similar because you have a scar through your core muscles and they are used for like everything. of coarse Lisa said it much better than i would've
I am so glad you are so open about talking about your illness and difficulties. I struggle with Dyspraxia, which in short terms mean I have no balance for anything, the simple sensory processing of things can exhaust me, and my short-term memory is practically non-existent. My travel issues I find having an invisible disability is the issues around buses, planes and trains as I can never walk or get up properly on public transport without hurting myself or hurting someone else. Plus, I often get alot of people staring at me on buses when I sit in the disabled seats at the front, as I honestly find it safer for myself. But they often just assume I am sat in the disabled spot for no reason.
You are doing the right thing lady , I have UC too glad you called your specialist. I had the open gut surgery too. It takes a really long time to heal. Dont compare and despair xo You got this !
Thanks for being open and honest, Hannah! I hope you realize how much it means to hear a true story in this day and age and how refreshing it is. Stay strong!
You are so inspiring Hannah, not only to go through all the surgery but to share your recovery with us. It is wonderful to watch your capture your life back! You go girl!!!
I'm glad that you decided to share your travels with us ♡ sometimes I wish vlogging had been a thing when I was going through recovery post spinal fusion surgery, but you're right - healing is a personal, nonlinear process that takes its own damn time lol. also, it's nice to know someone else enjoys cemetery walks too!
so so proud of you, you're doing so much to help people with stomas or stomach illnesses to not feel alone! i have a very close family member with a very similar illness who loves your videos and finds them so helpful and uplifting! thank you hannah xx
I have multiple chronic illnesses and have just been introduced to your channel via your videos with Kati Morton and I love them!!! I love how open you are about your health and your life in general ♥️ thank you for being a great role model for not letting chronic illnesses run your life and chasing your dreams no matter what 🤟🏻😘👍🏼
I have pretty bad acid reflux and I relate so hard to this. Right when everything is finally beginning to go well, and at the most inconvenient time things go wrong. I also really relate to the frustration of everything taking so long and not being able to keep up and feeling like I should be further along given my treatments. This is something that has really began to bug me lately and I really needed to see this, and it makes me feel a lot less alone.
It's so hard not to compare your own journey to other people's when you're dealing with a medical condition, thanks for sharing that moment, because it reminded me that I'm not the only person who does it! Much love!
I keep comparing my life to other peoples life my age and get depressed. But I have a chronic mental illness that doesn't ask when it's a good time to fully go bad and so I have to accept that it's a little more work for me to do everyday things and I have my own tempo. Your journey really gets to me and I feel like connected to you. I wanted to say: we got this! You're very brave, Hannah.
FWIW in March 2013 I had spinal surgery to correct nerve compression due to a ruptured disc. Now, 5+ years later, I’m still noticing improvement in my right shoulder/arm/hand from one 6-month period to the next. Less discomfort, greater endurance. A year ago I couldn’t type on a laptop keyboard for any length of time without unpleasant tingling/numbness in my hand. Now it’s not a problem. Sometimes certain aspects of recovery can be very slooow.
Thank you for being so open, I know those tears. I couldn't walk when I left hospital just over year ago from a big UC flare, it was scary cause I didn't know if it would get better and I looked really weird I remember walking very oddly into Halfords and just feeling like everyone was staring at the way I walked...Travelling: I recently travelled to Cuba and found I literally packed so much loo roll... the worst thing is sharing facilities I can spend a lot time on the loo each day and it's very hard when your sharing a room... but my favourite loo activity is watching your videos! Haha 😂
I take my hat off to you Hannah, your doing so much more than I did 4months post surgery! I didn’t go abroad until 9months post surgery. Your doing amazing! It’s so easy to look at the negatives within ourselves but I promise your doing so well! Keep it up! ❤️
ahhhh this trip looked like so much fun and I'm glad everything went smoothly (for the most part). I don't have a chronic illness but I know it can be so difficult to not try and compare your situation to other people's, especially with something like surgery/recovery. You're such a strong individual Hannah and even though that moment was scary and not-so-great for you I also want to thank you for sharing it with us and being vulnerable when you didn't have to.
Don’t worry about how long it takes you to recover and get back to ‘normal’. I had a total colectomy in February 2017 and I’m still not completely back to ‘normal’. I’m still a bit too scared to go travelling since my stoma surgery, but after watching this video you’ve shown me that it’s nothing to be scared of. Thank you for being so open about all the ups and downs of your trip ☺️
I am constantly taken aback by your courage and willingness to show yourself at your most vulnerable. It is eye opening to me as someone who knows quite a few people with similar conditions and you should be commended for shining a light on the "mucus" that goes on in your day to day battles in your recovery. Also I would say that as long as you are comfortable sharing it, you should not worry about videos around this subject being "depressing" because there will be someone else in your situation who may see your dark days and draw strength from seeing how you cope with them :).
It is so hard to not compare your recovery with others. I don't have chronic illness but I do have chronic injuries, and I do the same thing. You're so right that comparing your journey to others' isn't just not useful, but it actually keeps your from recovering. The nonlinear nature of recovery is the WORST. But you're doing it! Thank you for sharing :)
You are such an inspiration! Thank you for making this video! I do not have a stoma yet I suffer from PTSD and I know that I have limitations and had to go through progress to heal from trauma. Seeing someone that goes through worse and can still remain motivated and take things one step at a time is motivating for me to heal one step at a time. Thank you for portraying the reality of healing from an illness/injury yet remaining motivated and excited. You are an inspiration to us all.
All the best to you, Hannah. I feel for you, as someone with epilepsy at a very young age, and the restrictions that come with that. You are such a strong person, and you inspire me every time I see something you made. You are really a role model to me.
Hi I just wanted to say as a person with a chronic illness (eds) whos been through surgery its definitely hard when you're not progressing at the same rate that people around you are. My surgery ended up doing more harm than good and it was really frustrating to look at all of the good results other people were getting. But it does get easier its been 4 years since my surgery and I'm just about back where I was before surgery health-wise. Just keep fighting and going at your own pace and things will clear up. Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey with this it's really helpful to see other people with chronic illness broadcasting it!
Sending you so many loves and hugs! I have IBSC, gastroparesis, and DFM and traveling isn't easy. I remember getting incredibly ill the last time I travelled overseas to England for a family wedding, and it has kept me from traveling much since, so thank you for reminding me that it is possible to go overseas with chronic diseases. Hope you have a lovely trip in Austria!
While you dont(and very likely never will) know me and just one of thousands of your subscriber's I want you to know you have my utmost respect for YOUR courage! BRAVO YOUNG LADY, BRAVO!
Heyyy Hannah Thanks for sharing this vid, you're a star! I am 27 years old and have a chronic heart condition that puts at risk of cardiac arrest. I had a internal cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) inserted 12 months ago which shocks me if I go into a dodgey heart rhythm. I live in Australia and travel a bunch. Having this device in my body means I can't go through the metal detecting archways at airports etc. This makes airport travel very interesting particularly in countries where they don't speak English. I have been patted down by soooooooo many randoms haha. I, like you, never let this now normal part of my life stop me from anything. You're so brave travelling with your stoma gurl! Keep up the good work and keepa smiling ✌
The fact that you're doing so much anyway is still admirable! Even if you can't run a half marathon, the fact that you are able to put on a brave face, go away to another country for 2 weeks and talk so openly and honestly about the whole experience is in itself incredibly impressive. So mad props for that!
oh hannah, when you started crying, i started crying too. we have very different bodies, but i’m chronically ill too, and comparison hurts! sick people experience time so differently, even from one another. thank you so much for documenting your life! you’re so smart and funny and you are making people feel less alone in their bodies.
Thank you for being so real about life with a chronic illness. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and it changes day to day and I have to mentally tell myself to not compare myself to other EDSers. Sending hugs and love your way
Also I have to travel with a bunch of meds and medical aids (braces and the like), so I always get flagged at security and go through additional screening where they check everything
It genuinely amazes me that you can open up to the whole world, about your condition, yet remain so positive; I admire you for your strength and optimism!
I love how open you are in this blog, and how open you are overall about everything going on with your health. You have given me so much confidence to see my Doctor and get some of my issues sorted. I've just finished a round of "bum pellets" and am having a blood test on Monday afternoon to check for various things. Again, if it weren't for you and your positivity and openness, I'd have not had the confidence to get my situation sorted! Thank you
i love how youre so brutally honest without being ott. normally youtubers are overly self-deprecating and it gets repetitive, but youre just you and thats awesome. keep being normal - its lowkey what this world needs :3
Awh Hannah, you've done amazingly for being so honest in this and I'm honestly so i awe of your recovery even if you think it's slower than other people's. You've done so well and you travelled HALF WAY AROUND THE WORLD 4 months after surgery!! Also your hair looked FAB tied in that high pony in the clip where you're wearing the white t-shirt and jeans :D
I had a little cry with you at 9:30...I don’t have a chronic illness but both my sister and mother do and I know and see how frustrating and painful their journey through it is for them! So I’m sending you lots of love and courage xx you’re strong af and I’ll try to donate for your 5k walk !
I appreciate you leaving in the emotional bit. I think it’s normal to compare your health journey to others with the same chronic illness. I have chronic intractable migraine and Crohn’s disease and it’s amazing to me how each disease manifests differently. Thank you for sharing your story and your journey to recovery, you’re doing great love. Hang in there!
Well done for being so brave and open in this video! It was so refreshing to see as someone with a chronic illness. Knowing that you and other people do feel sad and compare themselves to others helps me feel less alone and crazy! I hope your symptoms settle down and you can start to feel properly better!
I have a few chronic illnesses and conditions that make traveling very very hard but I love it so I do it a lot, perhaps to my health's detriment sometimes. I have coeliac and IBS so have a large amount of food and drink restrictions. I have a few other conditions as well that tire me out quickly and cause some other symptoms so I have to travel slow and have short days and rest days because a very long day will wipe me out for a few days. I know the frustration and anger that can come with chronic illness and disability, especially invisible illnesses. There is an incredible amount of frustration and anger that has to be worked through and that never really goes away. Thank you for your openness and sharing such a private journey. I'm 5+ years after my first chronic illness diagnosis and I still get days where I hate the world and compare myself to every person with my illness. Learning to accept that everyone's recovery and limits are different is a really really hard thing to do and personally, I don't know if I will ever get all the way there. It's a journey every day.
Stay strong hun! You're an amazingly strong person and incredibly inspirational and positive! Don't be too hard on yourself, you've been through lots and your resilience is honestly incredible - thank you so much for sharing, stuff like this is really important for people to know about. 💗💗💗💕💕
This video was so relatable for me. I have a chronic condition with my legs meaning that they hurt a lot when walking/standing etc... I have had surgery on my right leg and have been recovering for the past (nearly) 2 years. I empathise when you said it isn't easy seeing other people get up and do things that you can't do, I almost certainly will never run or do any high impact sports ever again which isn't ideal for me. Just remember that taking care of yourself is more important than anything!
Yeah cemeteries!! For my 25th birthday (yesterday) I had my family go to our city's most historic and picturesque cemetery. It's my favorite place in our city because it's so beautiful and peaceful--and the weather yesterday where I live was brilliant! Glad to know I'm not the only crazy cemetery lover out there!
I suffer from chronic migraine, which means that I am never without a migraine. It makes travelling really difficult for me. There's been times where I've wasted three days of my holiday throwing up or not being able to go out into the sun. However, I've adapted and although your illness is very different to mine, hearing you talk about it is so great because it's part of normalising illness. So thank you.
Hey Hannah frustration and getting upset over slow recovery is more of a proof of your mental strength than anything else. And your family and boyfriend sounds absolutely awesome in their support :)
I live in Texas and traveled to the Atlantic Coast for a friend's wedding about 4 months after my Crohn's diagnosis in 2013. I take so many medications now, I was so scared TSA would stop me when I was flying, but it wasn't a problem and really eased my fears of traveling with a chronic illness! However, now a GOOD portion of my carry-on is dedicated to my meds when I travel now, which sucks... Seriously loving your vlogs and all of the info you provide about UC and IBD. Keep it up!
I completely understand the frustration as someone with Ulcerative Colitis, I find it’s hard to not compare yourself to others with the same disease but our bodies are just different. I loved your openness and vulnerability and thank you for sharing that. You keep doing you!! In my opinion you’re doing great 4 months post surgery! ❤️
I don't usually comment on videos, but just wanted to say how amazing it is that you have chosen to share your journey with us. It is absolutely inspirational (and aspirational) how you have dealt with having IBD, and the surgery and the recovery. You are doing fantastically well after major surgery, make sure to take the time to remind yourself of how far you have come sometimes... I am lucky that my IBD is quite minor, but I find your videos really informative and love that you have demystified the stoma bag for me - wish your videos had been around when I first got diagnosed :-).
You did so well Hannah, surgery, stoma, post-op side effects, travelling, don't expect too much of yourself. Did I mention travelling!? So brave, keep going, you're doing great.
I think you are amazing. I have IBS and have quite severe flare ups every so often and find that hard enough to manage. You are doing so well, you've had a huge life change and you are being so positive about it, really appreciate the honest vlogs.
I had my Sigmoid colon removed last year with no Stoma. NO ONE told me I was prone to dehydration!!!! GD!!!! Thanks Hannah!!!!!! That explains a lot!!!! Best Regards/Wishes!!!!
Any chronic illness is so tough, you’re doing so well! I completely understand the feeling of not getting/feeling better compared to other people, it’s a horrible feeling 😞 Well done for how far you’ve come tho! I have a chronic pain condition and thought it would go away, but it’s been over 3 years now 😞 You’re videos make me happy tho x
-Don't compare yourself to others -you're amazing and so so strong for dealing with this -you're a walking sunshine. And even if you were not able to walk you are still a sunshine. -you will recover, give your body some time -never forget your value Love you 💛💛💛💛
I'm so glad you pushed your comfort boundaries and have shared your experiences! I'm looking forward to virtually cheering you on as you complete your 5K walk.
I started to cry with you as my journey has been unbelievably long; I've relearned how to walk five times, had so many surgeries, and watching others be okay can be such a gut punch. I'm not even completely better and I won't ever be (thanks chronic illness!) but I'm learning how to take it one day at a time. Traveling for me can super hard because I have bring injections on board and my anxiety always goes nuts when I through security even though it's totally allowed. I also to allocate enough time for recovery because I need lots of rest which means I can't go on quick trips like my friends. Every trip I learn something different though and longer trips mean eating more food of place I'm in which is always a win. Thank you for being so open it gives me such comfort because I get to feel seen.
Thank you so much for sharing how hard it is to not compare your journey. I've been struggling with that as well, and it just makes me feel so many things, mostly negative. I'm so glad you had fun, and that Mona was a great girl.
Ah Hannah you are such an inspiration, you are doing phenomenally. It must be so so hard. I had a c section recently and although nowhere near what you went through it does give me an insight into how rough surgery and recovery is. The pain and the vulnerability it puts you in was such an eye opener for me. Keep doing what you're doing, everyone is behind you xxxxxx
I have feel what you have been through, Hannah. I was diagnosed with Ulcerated colitis and chrones and had to have surgery (If I don't, I wouldn't be here typing this out...). It's now 6-7 years since I have the bag. Before I couldn't do anything, I was sever depressed and in pain. Now, I have never been so happy and active. On top of that, this will be my first time travelling abroad with a stoma bag, am going to Japan! Your a strong women, and admire your courage. Bless you! :)
Thank you for sharing this journey with us and letting us see your vulnerable side. You've been so strong (even if you've been putting on a mask of it for youtube being able to do that is strong in itself), just keep swimming!
Travelling for the first time after getting my picc line placed was super daunting. I can’t disconnect from treatment because it’s every 8 hrs, so travelling with not only the picc but the pump and IV bag made for some new adventures 😜 Travelling is hard on anyone, but adding a chronic illness and all the pain and fatigue that comes along with that makes things even tougher. Love from Canada 💕
Hannah I know you’ll have had a load of messages like this but I’m so proud of how far you’ve come since your surgery. You are so right that everyone’s journeys different and from documenting all of this I’ve learnt so much about stoma’s. You are a brilliant gall and inspire me everyday ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for being you xxx
My mum had the same open surgery and it took her months and months and months and months to walk to the bus stop! Complete 360. She didn’t give in. Like you. Got better and better in baby steps and a year later flew out to Greece from London to see me ! That was 7 years ago. She’s on same ‘bum pellets’ for same reason and it does her head in as it always flares up when you least flipping need it but it comes and goes with larger spaces in between now and now doesn’t stress her out like it did at first ...she loves life, again like you ... and she talks about her stoma CANDIDLY to take away the stigma of it ... very open detail hahahahaha!! I’m proud of her as she’s helped lots of other people who’ve got new stomas just by openly talking about it and obviously you’re doing the same ... you legend
Hannah this video was amazing! I always wonder how you stay so optimistic, it's almost a relief to see you so open, you're so brave and such an amazing person. Thank you for sharing such a personal subject with us, the awareness you're raising is so important.
I really related with how you felt at 9:50 although I have a mental health problem and compare myself to others who are in 'recovery' and how far they've come. It's easy to forget we all need to go at our own pace, comparisons are sooo unhelpful even with people who have the same illness. Big love for being so open with how you're feeling. x
I know it's unhealthy to compare your journey to others' but my cousin had the same surgery/illness years ago and it took her a very very long time to get better, but now she is very healthy (as healthy as she can be anyway). She now has a husband and a daughter and is extremely happy with her life, and I know that however long it takes for you to recover and get to a similar position (based on your preference for how you want things to turn out), you will get there eventually, and we'll all be here for you along the way 💜💙
Thank you for being so open, honest and vulnerable. You've taught me SO much about something I knew absolutely nothing about. My chronic illness is very very managable (hypothyroidism) but it's very invisible too. The only thing I really have to do is take medication daily so if it's in a routine I'm fine and since I've been taking it for so long if I miss a day it's not really a big deal. However after traveling in April, I always forgot to take my meds from my suitcase and that ended up with me not taking the meds for about two weeks and I could feel that veeeery heavily, all symptoms were coming back and most noticably my "inactivity" and low moods. I've had this happen before when I was traveling for a few months and I was taking my meds quite irregularly (cause I am a careless person too often). It's amazing how quickly it starts to effect me if I forget them a few days in a row. I now have an app that reminds me to take my meds which I MUCH prefer over just putting it in my calendar myself (there are a few different features on the app that I feel help). I've only been using it for a month but I did travel during that period and I remembered them every day because of the app. Wow I sure rambled just now. Chronic illness is a daily thing. It's not always a battle, depending on the illness, but it's constant and it's always there. Mine is not really serious or life altering as long as I remember to take one teeny tiny pill a day, so I consider myself very lucky. You are role model in your honesty and I thank you for that x
Glad to hear there wasn't too much trouble on you travels! I had a recent travel experience that I won't mind sharing. I have mobility issues and have to wear leg braces. Usually the only thing I really have to think about are the hotel bathrooms; mainly what the shower situation is like. I went to NYC two weeks ago. Our hotel was super nice. However, I couldn't for the life of me get out of their shower. My legs can't bend normally so it was a struggle to figure out. Thank God my mom was with me! Not sure how I would've managed otherwise. The staff were very accommodating, which was much appreciated.
JUST HAD MY SURGERY! Thank you for being such an informative source when this has been such an intensive and exhaustive journey and regardless whether you realise how amazingly educational these have been whilst I've been in hospital and reassuring for the future :)
You are a very inspirational young woman & I really applaud you on the way you've got though this. I send hugs & support for your down times & a high 5 on your strength.
You're such a strong person, I admire you most for that quality of yours. Your experience will be helping so many people, whether that's because they have a similar illness or because of something completely different. You should be very proud of yourself x
a) You are freaking amazing and sending you so much love. Don't be too hard on yourself for comparing or being frustrated. b) Love how many charity shop items you were wearing!! EPIC!
You are doing so amazing with your progress Hannah, you are an inspiration to so many, not just those with IDB and Stoma's but anyone who has a wide variety of conditions! You are doing so well I hope any one of us deals with our issues with the bravery you have shown!
You are such an inspiration! It's amazing that you can stay so strong through so much, but still show the raw emotion of it all. Wishing you all the best with your health!
I'm a sixty-three year old physician in the U.S.. I admire your courage and your honesty. Keep up the good work. I have already referred three of my patients to you and they tell me that watching your videos is quite helpful.
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@Jameson Solomon yea, been watching on Instaflixxer for months myself :)
You are a stupid and foolish old man
I applaud you for being so open in this vlog, Hannah. Your videos after surgery have been very informative and I am loving your willingness to document your experience in case it might help others. I can understand it must be very frustrating sometimes when finding your recovery quite slow, but like you said, it's an indivual process and everyone is different! Take care of yourself and just keep doing what you love. Hope you have a good week! :) x
Watching 9:50 broke my heart, as someone who has Crohns I can relate to your frustration, so glad that you’re still living life to the fullest you can despite all the set backs ❤️❤️
Hi fellow, Crohnie!
rose ribble Aw poor Hannah
I honestly found it wonderful to see you be so emotional and sad because it humanizes people when you see them express vulnerability. Thank you Hannah for showing us yourself at such a personal moment. I care about you ❤️
I agree, it helps connect with the you tuber more
Do not compare yourself!
You are doing amazing.
It is natural to feel down from time to time its a process to recover. (I know very well.)
"You are doing amazing sweetie!"
As soon as I saw the notification I screamed. Everyone needs Hannah Witton in their lives
One of the most frustrating things about traveling with my chronic illness is how unpredictable it can be. One day, I can be out with my friends and able to walk everywhere, but another, I can be stuck in the hotel room while everyone else does things that are fun. I am so grateful for you sharing your experience and your journey bc even though I struggle with different issues, seeing someone with chronic illness being open is really refreshing. Take care.
Hannah, such a great, raw, video. Just a friendly reminder that to those of us looking in, only four months ago, a large part of your body was removed. Of course you're still recovering!! If the body part that had been removed was a visible one, I'm sure you would expect to still be recovering. It's no less for being invisible. Please give yourself a break! Losing literally one of your biggest, most important organs will take a lot of time to heal. Sorry you're still going through complications, making it more difficult to get on with the new nornal. Best of luck :)
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In a weird way this made me feel much better. I've been having a bad chronic illness day and thinking about all the things I'm missing out on/can't do, and although obviously I'm not happy that you're feeling the same, it's nice to know I'm not alone. Travelling can be such a pain now. It's all the "what if" stuff you have to take, the pain killers just in case, the extra bandages just in case. I'm still getting the hang of going abroad and it does make me nervous, but I'll get there
Sending chronic illness love
That 1 second of doughnuts has made me want doughnuts. Glad you had an amazing time and some of those views are just breathtaking
I have travelled with an illeostomy many times, mostly long haul flights (Calgary AB Canada to London UK). I always made sure to travel with double the extra supplies I would need just incase, as well as to get and fill any prescriptions I might need while I am gone. Also never put those 2 things in your checked luggage! Nothing is worse then losing your checked bag and not having any supplies! Best to keep those in your carry on bag. After I had my emergency surgery a few years ago it took 6+ months to fully recover and feel back to normal. I spent a month in the hospital as well and I completely understand your frustration with how long the recovery is taking. Like you said no one is the same when it comes to this kind of surgery/recovery, the best thing to do though is to keep doing what you normally would. It might not be exactly the same as before but it will get there eventually and this recovery is only temporary. It looks like you had a wonderful time in California! Hope you had a good time in Austria as well!
I have IBS and have struggled with it all of my life, but without medical assistance because I've just been too ashamed to seek help. Seeing you be so open About your struggles with IBD encouraged me to seek medical help. Thank you💜
Okay I freakin love that orange and yellow outfit! Cute and a lil ridiculous is my jam 😊
A bit Hufflepuff too :)
I love it too!
Aw Hannah, you should not be sad because you are one of the most inspirational people ever! ❤ You are honestly amazing. You were so poorly and had such serious surgery, and now only 4 months later you are not just travelling across the world but producing fabulous videos that are helping others and brightening up their day along the way! I don't even know you and I feel proud x
Seeing you so emotional in this vlog was really touching. I'm not even saying you need to share these sad moments with us often (they're important private moments), but you are such an unbelievably positive force, and seeing you openly dealing with the realities of your life post-surgery was really impactful. But remember: this is your life X months after surgery. You just need more time to heal.
Watching you break into tears about your IBD journey made me realise that the fact that I spent most of Sunday crying about general UC stuff is completely fine. Thanks xx
Hi , it is normal to forget to take just in case medication, the first time you travel , but now you have learned to always have just in case medication with you , i always have it , if i dont need it, great .Im glad it all work out and that you jot to travel something you said you wanted to do in other videos .
I won't lie, I have no personal experience of stoma bags (other than dispensing them in the pharmacy I work in) however, I think you're doing so well Hannah. You had a massive surgery and you are unbelievably brave travelling and being so able after such a thing. I applaud you and commend you for your wonderful vlog!
I'm sure someone has pointed this out already, but girl. Obviously don't compare your recovery to someone else's but of COURSE your recovery from a massive open surgery looks different from someone whose scars are tiny nicks. The result was the same, but the procedure you had done was a lot more major. Pace yourself, you'll be running half-marathons before you know it.
i was going to say something similar because you have a scar through your core muscles and they are used for like everything. of coarse Lisa said it much better than i would've
I am so glad you are so open about talking about your illness and difficulties. I struggle with Dyspraxia, which in short terms mean I have no balance for anything, the simple sensory processing of things can exhaust me, and my short-term memory is practically non-existent.
My travel issues I find having an invisible disability is the issues around buses, planes and trains as I can never walk or get up properly on public transport without hurting myself or hurting someone else. Plus, I often get alot of people staring at me on buses when I sit in the disabled seats at the front, as I honestly find it safer for myself. But they often just assume I am sat in the disabled spot for no reason.
You are doing the right thing lady , I have UC too glad you called your specialist. I had the open gut surgery too. It takes a really long time to heal. Dont compare and despair xo You got this !
Thanks for being open and honest, Hannah! I hope you realize how much it means to hear a true story in this day and age and how refreshing it is. Stay strong!
You are so inspiring Hannah, not only to go through all the surgery but to share your recovery with us. It is wonderful to watch your capture your life back! You go girl!!!
I'm glad that you decided to share your travels with us ♡ sometimes I wish vlogging had been a thing when I was going through recovery post spinal fusion surgery, but you're right - healing is a personal, nonlinear process that takes its own damn time lol. also, it's nice to know someone else enjoys cemetery walks too!
so so proud of you, you're doing so much to help people with stomas or stomach illnesses to not feel alone! i have a very close family member with a very similar illness who loves your videos and finds them so helpful and uplifting! thank you hannah xx
I have multiple chronic illnesses and have just been introduced to your channel via your videos with Kati Morton and I love them!!! I love how open you are about your health and your life in general ♥️ thank you for being a great role model for not letting chronic illnesses run your life and chasing your dreams no matter what 🤟🏻😘👍🏼
I have pretty bad acid reflux and I relate so hard to this. Right when everything is finally beginning to go well, and at the most inconvenient time things go wrong. I also really relate to the frustration of everything taking so long and not being able to keep up and feeling like I should be further along given my treatments. This is something that has really began to bug me lately and I really needed to see this, and it makes me feel a lot less alone.
It's so hard not to compare your own journey to other people's when you're dealing with a medical condition, thanks for sharing that moment, because it reminded me that I'm not the only person who does it! Much love!
I keep comparing my life to other peoples life my age and get depressed. But I have a chronic mental illness that doesn't ask when it's a good time to fully go bad and so I have to accept that it's a little more work for me to do everyday things and I have my own tempo.
Your journey really gets to me and I feel like connected to you. I wanted to say: we got this! You're very brave, Hannah.
FWIW in March 2013 I had spinal surgery to correct nerve compression due to a ruptured disc. Now, 5+ years later, I’m still noticing improvement in my right shoulder/arm/hand from one 6-month period to the next. Less discomfort, greater endurance. A year ago I couldn’t type on a laptop keyboard for any length of time without unpleasant tingling/numbness in my hand. Now it’s not a problem. Sometimes certain aspects of recovery can be very slooow.
Thank you for being so open, I know those tears. I couldn't walk when I left hospital just over year ago from a big UC flare, it was scary cause I didn't know if it would get better and I looked really weird I remember walking very oddly into Halfords and just feeling like everyone was staring at the way I walked...Travelling: I recently travelled to Cuba and found I literally packed so much loo roll... the worst thing is sharing facilities I can spend a lot time on the loo each day and it's very hard when your sharing a room... but my favourite loo activity is watching your videos! Haha 😂
I take my hat off to you Hannah, your doing so much more than I did 4months post surgery! I didn’t go abroad until 9months post surgery. Your doing amazing! It’s so easy to look at the negatives within ourselves but I promise your doing so well! Keep it up! ❤️
ahhhh this trip looked like so much fun and I'm glad everything went smoothly (for the most part). I don't have a chronic illness but I know it can be so difficult to not try and compare your situation to other people's, especially with something like surgery/recovery. You're such a strong individual Hannah and even though that moment was scary and not-so-great for you I also want to thank you for sharing it with us and being vulnerable when you didn't have to.
Don’t worry about how long it takes you to recover and get back to ‘normal’. I had a total colectomy in February 2017 and I’m still not completely back to ‘normal’.
I’m still a bit too scared to go travelling since my stoma surgery, but after watching this video you’ve shown me that it’s nothing to be scared of. Thank you for being so open about all the ups and downs of your trip ☺️
I am constantly taken aback by your courage and willingness to show yourself at your most vulnerable. It is eye opening to me as someone who knows quite a few people with similar conditions and you should be commended for shining a light on the "mucus" that goes on in your day to day battles in your recovery. Also I would say that as long as you are comfortable sharing it, you should not worry about videos around this subject being "depressing" because there will be someone else in your situation who may see your dark days and draw strength from seeing how you cope with them :).
It is so hard to not compare your recovery with others. I don't have chronic illness but I do have chronic injuries, and I do the same thing. You're so right that comparing your journey to others' isn't just not useful, but it actually keeps your from recovering. The nonlinear nature of recovery is the WORST. But you're doing it! Thank you for sharing :)
You are such an inspiration! Thank you for making this video! I do not have a stoma yet I suffer from PTSD and I know that I have limitations and had to go through progress to heal from trauma. Seeing someone that goes through worse and can still remain motivated and take things one step at a time is motivating for me to heal one step at a time. Thank you for portraying the reality of healing from an illness/injury yet remaining motivated and excited. You are an inspiration to us all.
All the best to you, Hannah. I feel for you, as someone with epilepsy at a very young age, and the restrictions that come with that. You are such a strong person, and you inspire me every time I see something you made. You are really a role model to me.
Hi I just wanted to say as a person with a chronic illness (eds) whos been through surgery its definitely hard when you're not progressing at the same rate that people around you are. My surgery ended up doing more harm than good and it was really frustrating to look at all of the good results other people were getting. But it does get easier its been 4 years since my surgery and I'm just about back where I was before surgery health-wise. Just keep fighting and going at your own pace and things will clear up.
Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey with this it's really helpful to see other people with chronic illness broadcasting it!
Sending you so many loves and hugs! I have IBSC, gastroparesis, and DFM and traveling isn't easy. I remember getting incredibly ill the last time I travelled overseas to England for a family wedding, and it has kept me from traveling much since, so thank you for reminding me that it is possible to go overseas with chronic diseases. Hope you have a lovely trip in Austria!
While you dont(and very likely never will) know me and just one of thousands of your subscriber's I want you to know you have my utmost respect for YOUR courage! BRAVO YOUNG LADY, BRAVO!
Heyyy Hannah
Thanks for sharing this vid, you're a star!
I am 27 years old and have a chronic heart condition that puts at risk of cardiac arrest. I had a internal cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) inserted 12 months ago which shocks me if I go into a dodgey heart rhythm.
I live in Australia and travel a bunch. Having this device in my body means I can't go through the metal detecting archways at airports etc. This makes airport travel very interesting particularly in countries where they don't speak English. I have been patted down by soooooooo many randoms haha. I, like you, never let this now normal part of my life stop me from anything.
You're so brave travelling with your stoma gurl!
Keep up the good work and keepa smiling ✌
The fact that you're doing so much anyway is still admirable! Even if you can't run a half marathon, the fact that you are able to put on a brave face, go away to another country for 2 weeks and talk so openly and honestly about the whole experience is in itself incredibly impressive. So mad props for that!
I misread this as "My first time-travelling"
oh hannah, when you started crying, i started crying too. we have very different bodies, but i’m chronically ill too, and comparison hurts! sick people experience time so differently, even from one another.
thank you so much for documenting your life! you’re so smart and funny and you are making people feel less alone in their bodies.
Thank you for being so real about life with a chronic illness. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and it changes day to day and I have to mentally tell myself to not compare myself to other EDSers. Sending hugs and love your way
Also I have to travel with a bunch of meds and medical aids (braces and the like), so I always get flagged at security and go through additional screening where they check everything
It genuinely amazes me that you can open up to the whole world, about your condition, yet remain so positive; I admire you for your strength and optimism!
I love how open you are in this blog, and how open you are overall about everything going on with your health. You have given me so much confidence to see my Doctor and get some of my issues sorted. I've just finished a round of "bum pellets" and am having a blood test on Monday afternoon to check for various things. Again, if it weren't for you and your positivity and openness, I'd have not had the confidence to get my situation sorted! Thank you
i love how youre so brutally honest without being ott. normally youtubers are overly self-deprecating and it gets repetitive, but youre just you and thats awesome. keep being normal - its lowkey what this world needs :3
Awh Hannah, you've done amazingly for being so honest in this and I'm honestly so i awe of your recovery even if you think it's slower than other people's. You've done so well and you travelled HALF WAY AROUND THE WORLD 4 months after surgery!! Also your hair looked FAB tied in that high pony in the clip where you're wearing the white t-shirt and jeans :D
I had a little cry with you at 9:30...I don’t have a chronic illness but both my sister and mother do and I know and see how frustrating and painful their journey through it is for them! So I’m sending you lots of love and courage xx you’re strong af and I’ll try to donate for your 5k walk !
I appreciate you leaving in the emotional bit. I think it’s normal to compare your health journey to others with the same chronic illness. I have chronic intractable migraine and Crohn’s disease and it’s amazing to me how each disease manifests differently. Thank you for sharing your story and your journey to recovery, you’re doing great love. Hang in there!
Well done for being so brave and open in this video! It was so refreshing to see as someone with a chronic illness. Knowing that you and other people do feel sad and compare themselves to others helps me feel less alone and crazy! I hope your symptoms settle down and you can start to feel properly better!
Seeing you happy makes me so happy! So glad you're feeling better Hannah, you totally deserve it!!
I have a few chronic illnesses and conditions that make traveling very very hard but I love it so I do it a lot, perhaps to my health's detriment sometimes. I have coeliac and IBS so have a large amount of food and drink restrictions. I have a few other conditions as well that tire me out quickly and cause some other symptoms so I have to travel slow and have short days and rest days because a very long day will wipe me out for a few days.
I know the frustration and anger that can come with chronic illness and disability, especially invisible illnesses. There is an incredible amount of frustration and anger that has to be worked through and that never really goes away. Thank you for your openness and sharing such a private journey. I'm 5+ years after my first chronic illness diagnosis and I still get days where I hate the world and compare myself to every person with my illness. Learning to accept that everyone's recovery and limits are different is a really really hard thing to do and personally, I don't know if I will ever get all the way there. It's a journey every day.
Stay strong hun! You're an amazingly strong person and incredibly inspirational and positive! Don't be too hard on yourself, you've been through lots and your resilience is honestly incredible - thank you so much for sharing, stuff like this is really important for people to know about. 💗💗💗💕💕
Hannah youve come so far!! You were cut in half and had an ORGAN removed thats absolutely nuts and youve recovered so much
This video was so relatable for me. I have a chronic condition with my legs meaning that they hurt a lot when walking/standing etc... I have had surgery on my right leg and have been recovering for the past (nearly) 2 years. I empathise when you said it isn't easy seeing other people get up and do things that you can't do, I almost certainly will never run or do any high impact sports ever again which isn't ideal for me. Just remember that taking care of yourself is more important than anything!
Yeah cemeteries!! For my 25th birthday (yesterday) I had my family go to our city's most historic and picturesque cemetery. It's my favorite place in our city because it's so beautiful and peaceful--and the weather yesterday where I live was brilliant! Glad to know I'm not the only crazy cemetery lover out there!
I suffer from chronic migraine, which means that I am never without a migraine. It makes travelling really difficult for me. There's been times where I've wasted three days of my holiday throwing up or not being able to go out into the sun. However, I've adapted and although your illness is very different to mine, hearing you talk about it is so great because it's part of normalising illness. So thank you.
Hey Hannah frustration and getting upset over slow recovery is more of a proof of your mental strength than anything else. And your family and boyfriend sounds absolutely awesome in their support :)
I live in Texas and traveled to the Atlantic Coast for a friend's wedding about 4 months after my Crohn's diagnosis in 2013. I take so many medications now, I was so scared TSA would stop me when I was flying, but it wasn't a problem and really eased my fears of traveling with a chronic illness! However, now a GOOD portion of my carry-on is dedicated to my meds when I travel now, which sucks... Seriously loving your vlogs and all of the info you provide about UC and IBD. Keep it up!
Please don't apologize for having an emotional moment. You are so strong Hannah.
I completely understand the frustration as someone with Ulcerative Colitis, I find it’s hard to not compare yourself to others with the same disease but our bodies are just different. I loved your openness and vulnerability and thank you for sharing that. You keep doing you!! In my opinion you’re doing great 4 months post surgery! ❤️
I don't usually comment on videos, but just wanted to say how amazing it is that you have chosen to share your journey with us. It is absolutely inspirational (and aspirational) how you have dealt with having IBD, and the surgery and the recovery. You are doing fantastically well after major surgery, make sure to take the time to remind yourself of how far you have come sometimes... I am lucky that my IBD is quite minor, but I find your videos really informative and love that you have demystified the stoma bag for me - wish your videos had been around when I first got diagnosed :-).
Loved the video as always! Hated seeing you so sad mid way through. Your so honest and bold and a legend. Love the videos
So beautiful that you can be so vulnerable and open on camera. Can't wait to see more travel vlogs in the future!
You did so well Hannah, surgery, stoma, post-op side effects, travelling, don't expect too much of yourself. Did I mention travelling!? So brave, keep going, you're doing great.
Thank you for the honesty if your video, it's so easy to pretend you're bouncing back fine and everything is ok. Recovery isn't beautiful or easy.
I think you are amazing. I have IBS and have quite severe flare ups every so often and find that hard enough to manage. You are doing so well, you've had a huge life change and you are being so positive about it, really appreciate the honest vlogs.
You are a true hero! Moving on, not feeling sorry for yourself. Great role model.
I had my Sigmoid colon removed last year with no Stoma. NO ONE told me I was prone to dehydration!!!! GD!!!! Thanks Hannah!!!!!! That explains a lot!!!! Best Regards/Wishes!!!!
Any chronic illness is so tough, you’re doing so well! I completely understand the feeling of not getting/feeling better compared to other people, it’s a horrible feeling 😞
Well done for how far you’ve come tho!
I have a chronic pain condition and thought it would go away, but it’s been over 3 years now 😞
You’re videos make me happy tho x
-Don't compare yourself to others
-you're amazing and so so strong for dealing with this
-you're a walking sunshine. And even if you were not able to walk you are still a sunshine.
-you will recover, give your body some time
-never forget your value
Love you 💛💛💛💛
I'm so glad you pushed your comfort boundaries and have shared your experiences! I'm looking forward to virtually cheering you on as you complete your 5K walk.
I really appreciate seeing you so vulnerable and open about the more difficult aspects of your illness/surgery/recovery. Sending you love.
I started to cry with you as my journey has been unbelievably long; I've relearned how to walk five times, had so many surgeries, and watching others be okay can be such a gut punch. I'm not even completely better and I won't ever be (thanks chronic illness!) but I'm learning how to take it one day at a time. Traveling for me can super hard because I have bring injections on board and my anxiety always goes nuts when I through security even though it's totally allowed. I also to allocate enough time for recovery because I need lots of rest which means I can't go on quick trips like my friends. Every trip I learn something different though and longer trips mean eating more food of place I'm in which is always a win. Thank you for being so open it gives me such comfort because I get to feel seen.
I also love cemeteries!!!!!! It's so calm and peaceful, and you can imagine lives for all the people buried there
Thank you so much for sharing how hard it is to not compare your journey. I've been struggling with that as well, and it just makes me feel so many things, mostly negative.
I'm so glad you had fun, and that Mona was a great girl.
Your honesty will do nothing but great things for others fighting similar battles. Well done for sharing.
Ah Hannah you are such an inspiration, you are doing phenomenally. It must be so so hard. I had a c section recently and although nowhere near what you went through it does give me an insight into how rough surgery and recovery is. The pain and the vulnerability it puts you in was such an eye opener for me. Keep doing what you're doing, everyone is behind you xxxxxx
I have feel what you have been through, Hannah. I was diagnosed with Ulcerated colitis and chrones and had to have surgery (If I don't, I wouldn't be here typing this out...). It's now 6-7 years since I have the bag. Before I couldn't do anything, I was sever depressed and in pain. Now, I have never been so happy and active. On top of that, this will be my first time travelling abroad with a stoma bag, am going to Japan! Your a strong women, and admire your courage. Bless you! :)
Thank you for sharing this journey with us and letting us see your vulnerable side. You've been so strong (even if you've been putting on a mask of it for youtube being able to do that is strong in itself), just keep swimming!
I'm so glad that the trip has gone as well as it did! It's great seeing you feeling well enough to enjoy the the things you love
Travelling for the first time after getting my picc line placed was super daunting. I can’t disconnect from treatment because it’s every 8 hrs, so travelling with not only the picc but the pump and IV bag made for some new adventures 😜 Travelling is hard on anyone, but adding a chronic illness and all the pain and fatigue that comes along with that makes things even tougher. Love from Canada 💕
Hannah I know you’ll have had a load of messages like this but I’m so proud of how far you’ve come since your surgery. You are so right that everyone’s journeys different and from documenting all of this I’ve learnt so much about stoma’s. You are a brilliant gall and inspire me everyday ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for being you xxx
My mum had the same open surgery and it took her months and months and months and months to walk to the bus stop! Complete 360. She didn’t give in. Like you. Got better and better in baby steps and a year later flew out to Greece from London to see me ! That was 7 years ago. She’s on same ‘bum pellets’ for same reason and it does her head in as it always flares up when you least flipping need it but it comes and goes with larger spaces in between now and now doesn’t stress her out like it did at first ...she loves life, again like you ... and she talks about her stoma CANDIDLY to take away the stigma of it ... very open detail hahahahaha!! I’m proud of her as she’s helped lots of other people who’ve got new stomas just by openly talking about it and obviously you’re doing the same ... you legend
Hannah this video was amazing! I always wonder how you stay so optimistic, it's almost a relief to see you so open, you're so brave and such an amazing person. Thank you for sharing such a personal subject with us, the awareness you're raising is so important.
I could spend hours walking around in cemeteries. They're so peaceful and I love imagining what everyones' lives were like.
I really related with how you felt at 9:50 although I have a mental health problem and compare myself to others who are in 'recovery' and how far they've come. It's easy to forget we all need to go at our own pace, comparisons are sooo unhelpful even with people who have the same illness. Big love for being so open with how you're feeling. x
I know it's unhealthy to compare your journey to others' but my cousin had the same surgery/illness years ago and it took her a very very long time to get better, but now she is very healthy (as healthy as she can be anyway). She now has a husband and a daughter and is extremely happy with her life, and I know that however long it takes for you to recover and get to a similar position (based on your preference for how you want things to turn out), you will get there eventually, and we'll all be here for you along the way 💜💙
Thank you for being so open, honest and vulnerable. You've taught me SO much about something I knew absolutely nothing about.
My chronic illness is very very managable (hypothyroidism) but it's very invisible too. The only thing I really have to do is take medication daily so if it's in a routine I'm fine and since I've been taking it for so long if I miss a day it's not really a big deal. However after traveling in April, I always forgot to take my meds from my suitcase and that ended up with me not taking the meds for about two weeks and I could feel that veeeery heavily, all symptoms were coming back and most noticably my "inactivity" and low moods. I've had this happen before when I was traveling for a few months and I was taking my meds quite irregularly (cause I am a careless person too often). It's amazing how quickly it starts to effect me if I forget them a few days in a row.
I now have an app that reminds me to take my meds which I MUCH prefer over just putting it in my calendar myself (there are a few different features on the app that I feel help). I've only been using it for a month but I did travel during that period and I remembered them every day because of the app.
Wow I sure rambled just now.
Chronic illness is a daily thing. It's not always a battle, depending on the illness, but it's constant and it's always there. Mine is not really serious or life altering as long as I remember to take one teeny tiny pill a day, so I consider myself very lucky. You are role model in your honesty and I thank you for that x
Glad to hear there wasn't too much trouble on you travels! I had a recent travel experience that I won't mind sharing. I have mobility issues and have to wear leg braces. Usually the only thing I really have to think about are the hotel bathrooms; mainly what the shower situation is like. I went to NYC two weeks ago. Our hotel was super nice. However, I couldn't for the life of me get out of their shower. My legs can't bend normally so it was a struggle to figure out. Thank God my mom was with me! Not sure how I would've managed otherwise. The staff were very accommodating, which was much appreciated.
JUST HAD MY SURGERY! Thank you for being such an informative source when this has been such an intensive and exhaustive journey and regardless whether you realise how amazingly educational these have been whilst I've been in hospital and reassuring for the future :)
You are a very inspirational young woman & I really applaud you on the way you've got though this. I send hugs & support for your down times & a high 5 on your strength.
You're such a strong person, I admire you most for that quality of yours. Your experience will be helping so many people, whether that's because they have a similar illness or because of something completely different. You should be very proud of yourself x
a) You are freaking amazing and sending you so much love. Don't be too hard on yourself for comparing or being frustrated.
b) Love how many charity shop items you were wearing!! EPIC!
You are doing so amazing with your progress Hannah, you are an inspiration to so many, not just those with IDB and Stoma's but anyone who has a wide variety of conditions!
You are doing so well I hope any one of us deals with our issues with the bravery you have shown!
You are such an inspiration! It's amazing that you can stay so strong through so much, but still show the raw emotion of it all. Wishing you all the best with your health!