Louise Thompson inundated with support after stoma bag fitting

Louise Thompson has had a stoma bag fitted and she has received praise for sharing her brave story.

The news follows a month after Thompson revealed her nightmare hospital visit and how she had been "losing a cup of blood every 20 minutes". Telling the world about her stoma bag, she said: "It’s not exactly exciting like a big pregnancy or gender reveal announcement! Hey look i’m having a boy… Hey look i’ve got a stoma!"

Immediately her celebrity friends have rallied around her and fans have hailed the former Made In Chelsea star as inspirational. Her social media was filled with comments as Thompson asked her followers to "be kind".

Leading the praise, her brother Sam Thompson shared some kind words beneath her post. The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here winner wrote: "The only way is up from here on out. The fact that you're my sister is just so f***ing awesome! A real life hero."

Her brother Sam Thompson's girlfriend Zara McDermott was among the first to share her hope for the reality star. She celebrated Thompson's stoma bag as a "beautiful thing" because she was now "free". She wrote: "When you think about it, it’s a beautiful thing because it means less time in hospital, less time in pain, less time with a poison organ in your body! Now you are free my girl. Now it’s time for YOU."

Among those commenting of course were her former Made In Chelsea co-stars and friends. Rosie Fortuescue shared her praise for Thompson. "So proud of you tiny one," she wrote. Lucy Watson said she was "sending love".

Also former Made In Chelsea star Ashley James wrote: "Le bum bag will isnpire so many others. Sending you love."

Maria Fowler added: "Amazing you have been so brave to share this. My mum suffers with ulcerative colitis and I know how debilitating it can be. Here's to a good fulfilling life."

Sophie Habboo wrote: "Unbelievably brave. Sending so much love."

Influencer Alice Liveing shared: "Thank you for sharing your new found friend, and all the heath and happiness I hope it brings you. What an inspiring journey it's been following you and will continue to be as you take this next step. Forever in awe of you Louise. Biggest of hugs to you."

Rival TV show stars from The Only Way Is Essex shared their praise and admiration for Thompson. Billi Mucklow said: "Very inspiring and brave!"

Georgia Kousoulou wrote: "You are amazing."

Love Island star Montana Brown shared a series of hearts beneath the Instagram post.

Daytime TV doctor Dr Zoe Williams celebrated Thompson as an inspiration to many other women. She wrote: "You’re an inspiration and le bum bag looks good on you babe. Sending love to you. Xxx."

Georgie Crawford added: "Here's to your after. The future is so bright. You are the bravest person Louise."

Lisa Snowdon wrote: "Big love darling."

Leading the comments from fans, one person wrote: "Courage looks good on you. As a UC sufferer, i think what you just did there is your biggest professional accomplishment. X."

Others wrote: "Welcome to the club! Mine saved my life too. I'm so pleased you've shared this news, I had an inkling from your posts. I'm three years post op and back to working full time and have done two triathlons. You've got this."

"As a woman with an ostomy, (who always adored you on MIC) I just want to say thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve spent the past few years trying to normalise having an ostomy, but for someone with your platform to be brave enough to share it is incredible and will help so many people. Hope your recovery and adjustment period is as smooth as it can be."

"UC here. I’m waiting for an appointment with a surgeon to discuss total collectomy. Thank you for sharing this as it makes me feel a little more normal and a little less alone."

"That bag means more time with your family and friends, and less time (hopefully!) in hospital…. More time to be you."

"This is a very brave post & one which will empower a lot of other people living with a stoma. My 1-year-old daughter had to get a stoma and we soon realised, even at that age, there was a lot of stigma surrounding one. She would have loved to have seen a post like this."

"You make even a stoma bag look cool- and super brave speaking up and showing vulnerability as it helps break the stigma and encourage people."

"Amazing, total respect to you for sharing this. You will have done more for Crohn’s awareness than you can ever imagine x."

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• Louise Thompson proudly reveals stoma bag after long health battle(The Independent, 1-min read)