After years of battle with ulcerative colitis, former Made in Chelsea actress Louise Thompson bravely displayed her stoma bag in a number of bikini photos.
Louise Thompson has been praised for proudly showing her stoma bag in some inspiring new bikini photos. The mum-of-one, 35, revealed last year that she had been fitted with a stoma, which is a surgically-created opening made in the abdomen to divert the flow of body waste, after years of battling ulcerative colitis.
The former Made In Chelsea star, who is the sister of fellow reality star, Sam Thompson, has spoken openly about her health concerns after a traumatic birth with her son, Leo, who she shares with fiancé, Ryan Libbey, in 2021, in which she almost died.
After revealing that she had a stoma fitted following numerous hospital visits to treat her chronic bowel condition, Louise has now urged people to “be kind” by sharing photos of herself sporting a yellow bikini where clearly visible her stoma bag, which she calls “Winnie.”
Louise acknowledged she doesn’t typically wear a bikini and shared that she doesn’t usually wear one when describing the photos of her radiant two-piece on vacation. I don’t believe it’s because I just really enjoy wearing a swimsuit for comfort, I don’t believe it’s because of confidence. It’s very practical, and I’d venture to say that when you’re in your mid-thirties, you’ll feel more sophisticated.
People staring at me that much are another thing I don’t LOVE. No stoma, or no stoma. You get more attention with a random black or grey bag glued to your abs regardless of the circumstances, even though it doesn’t happen to me as frequently as it does now that I’m a little older and a mother (gone are the days of men checking me out on the tube or the beach). Really unsurprising.
She continued, “I fancied giving my tummy a little tan time/vit d on holiday… so here she is,” saying she feels “no shame” when she looks at her body.
“The old bod,” Winnie and me hanging out. Wearing her with admiration. I believe I still have it. I feel good.
Louise continued, “I don’t feel held back at all, but I know some do, and I want to remind anyone out there who doesn’t really understand what this is that many normal and nice people in the UK have them (100k) and to be kind.
” Don’t judge. People can choose to wear what they want. If you really can’t help it, ask polite questions. You might discover some cool things. #stoma. “
After sharing her encouraging post, Louise received numerous compliments, including from one follower, who said, “You look incredible, but even more so than looking incredible, the way you speak about how things are for you will help so many people get through their difficulties.” You are the woman I need if I ever needed someone who inspires me.
Another wrote, “You’re amazing, Louise,” while another wrote, “It’s all about the big love heart emoji.
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