I spent 4 weeks in hospital | Hannah Witton

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  • čas přidán 3. 02. 2018
  • I'm back! I had a flare up of ulcerative colitis in December/January and had to have surgery that's left me with #MonaTheStoma. Here's the story.
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  • @vlogbrothers
    @vlogbrothers Před 6 lety +3267

    Hannah, agh, thank you for inspiring me in so many ways. Welcome back, and thanks for being so open with this stuff. As a fellow UC person, I've always been terrified of losing my colon and seeing you handle this has really helped me with that. Of course, I'm still committed to treating my disease as best I can, but thank you for taking some of the fear and mystery out of this.
    Thanks for doing what it takes to get better. Infinite hugs. - Hank
    Also, it sure is nice to never be confused about where my cramps may be coming from :-)

    • @Neuronwhisperer
      @Neuronwhisperer Před 6 lety +6

      vlogbrothers just fyi: an epididymis infection can feel like cramps in your stomach. (Though you would probably be confused the other way around)

    • @CrohnieKat
      @CrohnieKat Před 6 lety +20

      As someone who has crohn's and had my colon removed a year and a half ago, it's really great to see someone talk about it. If you need any advice about keeping up with your ostomy, don't hesitate to let me know! You'll be a pro in no time, but it does have a bit of bumps until you get there.
      BIGGEST TIP: USE WATERPROOF BED LINERS. it saved my mattress many times while getting used to the bag.
      Seriously though, email me or something

    • @saltypond
      @saltypond Před 6 lety +1

      Hope you're well Hank! I remember talking to you a few years back about starting 6MP. Hopefully your body is behaving and you don't need to consider surgery for a long time :) If you've got any questions about things feel free to shout out, happy to talk about all the poos.

    • @saltypond
      @saltypond Před 6 lety +5

      Yes those waterproof bed pads are amazing! It's also super good to have a whole spare set of bed sheets/blankets so when things happen in the middle of the night you can just put fresh bedding on and deal with the other mess after some extra sleep.
      Finding the right bag can be a big pain in the butt (the stomach butt), especially right after surgery because you're so swollen and things keep moving around. Leaks are bound to happen, and explosive things.
      Thinking about all this makes me realise how glad I am that I was able to get my jpouch, even if it's not perfect it's so nice not to have to deal with the stoma side of things (Mine was very temperamental and did not want to cooperate, had so many revisions.) .
      Hope your remaining bowels are behaving and that you are well Kat :)

    • @heddaskarblokhin9447
      @heddaskarblokhin9447 Před 6 lety +58

      Having a stoma is soooo much better than having an inflamed colon. I found out that when you have a stoma you are technically handicaped, but i would say you are a lot more handicaped with an inflamed UC. I never let anyone change my stoma (the nurses seemed shocked they where not allowed to change me the first time :P), just a few weeks after i got my stoma i went to Greece and wore a bikini on the beach, i have been backpacking on my own with half of my backpack filled with ostomy bags, and i moved to a different country. Before my surgery i was affraid i would have to go on wellfare, i would have up to 3 months of sick leave from school. Now, thanks to my ostomy and my diet, i work 9 hours each day, travel two hours every day for work and feel mostly great :)

  • @Alex_Bertie
    @Alex_Bertie Před 6 lety +1281

    Hannah you are a champion!

    • @Princess25137
      @Princess25137 Před 6 lety +6

      She is a hero! I wouldn't have known how to deal with those things! she will rock this Stoma and be more beautiful than ever!!

  • @awesomeamber1702
    @awesomeamber1702 Před 5 lety +150

    My doctor didnt believe I was having so much pain three years after c section and thought I just wanted pills. After physical therapy and pain management he finally just did laparoscopy. I had scar tissue from my incision connected all the way to my liver. My uterus was healed against my belly button.
    It's been just over a year since surgery and i'm finally pain free.
    Doctors need to listen to their patients!

  • @linasayshush
    @linasayshush Před 6 lety +149

    "Do you feel empowered as a nurse?" Oh Hannah. I love you.

  • @historylass83
    @historylass83 Před 6 lety +319

    Trauma is trauma, even if it is medical trauma. Seeing a therapist to help sort out what happened will be good thing. Here's hoping your recovery goes quickly and well!

    • @bishplis7226
      @bishplis7226 Před 5 lety +1

      its not trauma when you werent conscious when it happened!

    • @amandakenneally8475
      @amandakenneally8475 Před 5 lety +9

      @@bishplis7226 Experiencing PTSD from health and medical issues is common. There's more to surgery than just being unconscious?!

  • @emmablackery
    @emmablackery Před 6 lety +373

    So proud of you. You're going to empower and inspire so many younger people who have a stoma fitted. You're gonna power through, just as you always do. What a lady.

  • @JodieCoooper
    @JodieCoooper Před 6 lety +136

    I had a stoma for 4 years following a horrific Crohn's flare up, bowel obstruction and abscess in 2012. Post op recovery took about 6 months, BUT IT WAS SOOO WORTH IT. I had never felt as alive as I did during those 4 years. My stoma gave me the opportunity to persevere with my Bachelors degree and I graduated with a 2:1 in 2015. I was fortunate that my stoma was a loop ileostomy and therefore reversible. I had reversal surgery in 2016 and decided to go vegan. My vegan diet and kept me healthy for the past 2 years and there have been no signs of a further Crohn's flare. My abdomen is full of scars, but they are my battle scars and I LOVE THEM! So let's raise a toast together to a happy and healthy, flare free future. Having a stoma is something to be proud of and I have so much respect for you raising awareness and sharing your story, Hannah. SO MUCH LOVE!!!

    • @mentuemhet
      @mentuemhet Před 3 lety +4

      i just had to comment, wow! that's amazing. hope everything is going well after you posted this 2 years ago

    • @JodieCoooper
      @JodieCoooper Před 3 lety +6

      Hi, YES! Still vegan, still thriving! Thanks for checking in. Hope you're well! ☺️

  • @kaylaromeley7994
    @kaylaromeley7994 Před 2 lety +14

    as a nursing student, this helped me so much to understand the disease and how hard it is on the patient from a clinical point of view and a mental, and emotional point of view. thank you so much for sharing even the grim details. you're a rockstar for going through all of that.

  • @xMissEileeneileenstevenson
    @xMissEileeneileenstevenson Před 6 lety +146

    Welcome back! Your own personal #SuperBowelSunday!

    • @averekriz
      @averekriz Před 6 lety +3

      i'm applauding for you

    • @belllvargas
      @belllvargas Před 6 lety +2

      Eileen Stevenson this is gold

    • @EmmLee1111
      @EmmLee1111 Před 6 lety +1

      Eileen Stevenson this should be a thing!

  • @bradleytaylor8228
    @bradleytaylor8228 Před 6 lety +116

    That, despite being horrific for you and graphic in places, was still entertaining enough to see you’re back in relatively good spirits. That family unit is so useful and I would advise definitely getting help with the potential PTSD as soon as you feel up to it.

  • @c12486
    @c12486 Před 3 lety +47

    Three years later I'm still mad about how long it took her to get admitted.

    • @idaeie
      @idaeie Před rokem +6

      four years later im still mad

    • @alleyoop5185
      @alleyoop5185 Před rokem

      Steaming mad for five years now!🤬

  • @shaffshenton
    @shaffshenton Před 6 lety +68

    Its so frustrating when they see ‘nothing’. Often my tests return with no sign of anything but I’m so ill. It took me three times to go back to hospital last time before they admitted me and would give me anything.
    Hope you’re getting better, IBD is no joke.

  • @davidhutchison3343
    @davidhutchison3343 Před 6 lety +141

    I had a stoma for 12 weeks (bowl cancer operation) and my doctor said I had to have 100g of potato chips a day (for the salt). Always look for the silver lining :).

  • @ConfusedGirlButSmartDude
    @ConfusedGirlButSmartDude Před 6 lety +60

    I love how you still talk about equality while in ICU

  • @RolyWestYT
    @RolyWestYT Před 6 lety +50

    I am shocked how long it took them to admit into the hospital! Sending you lots of love

  • @courtneymrozik5597
    @courtneymrozik5597 Před 6 lety +5

    Girl, this video makes me want to cry. I have Crohn's disease and know EXACTLY what you've been through. You are SO strong for even being able to make this video. I barely get out of bed anymore, and there's no way I would be able to put makeup on and make a video. MAJOR props to you, seriously. I'm so sorry that they did a colonoscopy without sedative; they don't do that here in the United States. I have been getting the Infliximab for the last 8 years every couple of weeks and I'm currently going through a horrendous reaction to it. Yes, even though I've been on it for 8 years now. You're so strong and I just had to let you know how amazing you are. I'm so thankful you made this video and talk about these types of things because not many people do, especially here on CZcams. Being able to relate to someone like this is incredible, YOU are incredible.

  • @LieutenantSheep
    @LieutenantSheep Před 6 lety +90

    I would highly recommend getting yourself into therapy once you are strong enough to leave the house. I have multiple diagnoses of PTSD and a main marker of that is a messed up timeline. Like, when you try to recount a linear progression of events, you just cant. Its good that youre doing it here. I'm so sorry you had to go through. I'm so happy youre on the up and up. I hope you enjoy eating lots of pasta and fish and chips and all of the wonderful happy foods. Bread and butter would be a nice treat. Rest up. You're so strong

  • @nisot8401
    @nisot8401 Před 6 lety +582

    other youtubers: I DIED!!! OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE!!! MY PLANE CRASHED!!! (turns out there was a tiny turbulance)
    Hannah: 4 weeks at hospital. look at the poop emoji yay! another tube woohoo! (turns out they removed a part of one of her organs+ another whole organ.Dangerous surgery, lots of body fluids coming out from the places they shouldn't...)

  • @lucymoon
    @lucymoon Před 6 lety +137

    SO much admiration for you lady xxx

  • @rickdevault2535
    @rickdevault2535 Před 5 lety +3

    Being in the hospital a lot several years ago I know somewhat of how you feel. When your in pain and you have to wait hours to be seen then explain several times how you feel and then they say sorry can't find anything come back if it get worse. It's a living nightmare. Thanks for posting.

  • @Marie-hu7xd
    @Marie-hu7xd Před 6 lety +218

    So happy you’re on the mend and you’re ready to own your changed body and I’m really curious to learn about all the fantastic and bizarre things bodies can do.

  • @lolafiiona7014
    @lolafiiona7014 Před 6 lety +63

    Wow your accent changed!! You sound different. Glad you are back!!

  • @creepylabeef3473
    @creepylabeef3473 Před 4 lety +5

    currently watching this while in the hospital after a stoma surgery, on my 2nd week, during covid. I’m not allowed visitors but my mom recommended your videos. They’re helping a lot 💜 Thank you for everything

  • @iris-vu8wk
    @iris-vu8wk Před 6 lety +40

    THANK YOU FOR SPEAKING ABOUT THIS SO AMAZINGLY!! I am a girl who also has gastro intestinal issues (which has taken away a lot of my time!). As a woman it's so hard to talk about since it's a "gross" issue and not a pretty illness. I am currently waiting for a biopsy to see if I have hirschprungs disease and I may need surgery on my lower intestine! This video makes me feel less alone. Thank you x

  • @katieb3395
    @katieb3395 Před 6 lety +53

    There's no pressure to make videos Hannah take your time with recovery 💙

  • @queenlucysroyalmaid1
    @queenlucysroyalmaid1 Před 6 lety +23

    As someone who has spent years and years of her life in hospital, I ABSOLUTELY HATE when you want to do something/take action, and doctors go "nah, we're gonna wait it out" ESPECIALLY when it's close to a weekend, during which you can't get help from them and if it gets worse you literally HAVE to go to A&E and deal with all that pain, because of course it flares up on the weekend. In the mean time you have to watch it get worse, know exactly what it is, feel like you've not been believed (as you so rightly said), and it's such bs. And then you also have to rely on overworked, underpaid A&E doctors and hope they aren't doing the end of a ridiculous 48hr shift and are able to catch things when they happen (full FULL respect to A&E doctors and on call docs and nurses who are, like I said, underpaid and overworked, do not want to give the impression I blame them for anything as they are the unsung heroes, esp when specialists don't freaking do anything). So glad you are on the mend, love!

  • @eddieconnor9352
    @eddieconnor9352 Před 2 lety +2

    I have my own issues which make me feel very sad and depressed but watching your content makes me feel like I can take control of my own situation and come out the other side a stronger person. Thank you so much for posting and being an inspiration to people everywhere.

  • @justineleconte
    @justineleconte Před 6 lety +27

    Hannah, best wishes for your recovery. It is good to see you here again! Lots of hugs 💛

  • @ezra.williams
    @ezra.williams Před 6 lety +245

    I have IBS and I have to keep a poo diary too. But I call it my "log book"

    • @Firecul
      @Firecul Před 6 lety +20

      I have to admit I appreciate the pun.

    • @imogenna_
      @imogenna_ Před 6 lety +4

      That is absolutely amazing

    • @mohzula1106
      @mohzula1106 Před 4 lety

      Same hear but i got cured recently

  • @TrondOleJensen
    @TrondOleJensen Před 6 lety +13

    Got a flashback, i have been were you are. So glad you are doing better, life is going to be so much better without the infected colon. Welcome to the ostomate community 😊

  • @carinen8119
    @carinen8119 Před 6 lety +91

    My mom found out after getting a stoma that her tennis-buddy had had one for years, and she never even knew!
    Lots of people shared their stories with her after her surgery. Turns out that many people lead perfectly normal lives with a stoma.
    Swimming is also no problem - we got her a few classy one-piece swimsuits and she's been rocking them at the beach and pool. :)
    It can take a while to adjust to that new 'body part', though. Humor helps. We usually find her 'front-facing' farts pretty hilarious.
    Thanks for sharing so openly and best wishes for your recovery.

  • @cameronjenkins207
    @cameronjenkins207 Před 4 lety +6

    I had uc and now had a stoma fitted 7 weeks ago and it has given me a new life I feel so much better now

  • @ojiverdeconfleco
    @ojiverdeconfleco Před 6 lety +154

    Welcome back Hannah!! I'm so glad you're recovering!
    Also, just in case you need it now, there're therapists that can have sessions over skype with you, if you cannot leave/go far away from your house. I just hope you continue to get the help you need.
    Best wishes!

  • @Mxrlou
    @Mxrlou Před 6 lety +28

    Your voice sounds so different ! I hope you’ll have a good recovery and get your strength back. I’m so glad you’re back !!

  • @gracedorsey5849
    @gracedorsey5849 Před 6 lety +26

    I’m 13 and I got a Stoma when I was 9! It was really scary but it’s amazing that you talk about this so openly it also had a lot of surgery and that’s also extremely hard! Thank you so much for being so positive about everything! It’s so helpful for young people like me! X

  • @fryingpan552
    @fryingpan552 Před 6 lety +1

    I am a PT and I am currently working on the GI/Pancreatobiliary ward in a large hospital. It's enlightening to hear the full story of what someone has experienced before and after surgery and how you are adapting to life with a stoma. Thank you for your openness and willingness to share your journey!

  • @EnglishwithLucy
    @EnglishwithLucy Před 6 lety +55

    So glad to see you’re uploading again. If there’s anyone that can use this nasty situation to educate and inform, it’s you. Wishing you a speedy recovery 💋

    • @crazyhayls
      @crazyhayls Před 6 lety

      You poor thing. You are such an inspiration with how you are dealing with all of this. I wish you all the best with recovery and the future. I have a lot of medical illnesses etc with hospital trips and operations etc and know how chronic illness can suck. You are brilliant how you deal with this. You have given me hope that people can get through illness xxx ❤

  • @montymontano8618
    @montymontano8618 Před 6 lety +86

    What a journey! Thanks for the brutally frank description of what you went through, We've learned that patients have to be advocates for themselves. Sorry for what you had to go through. Glad the old Hannah is on her way back.

  • @eviesharp17
    @eviesharp17 Před 6 lety

    I’m so glad you’re home lovely and i’m glad you feel better, have a speedy recovery and look after yourself ❤️

  • @VeterinarySecrets
    @VeterinarySecrets Před 6 lety +8

    Hi Hannah, so good to see you back on youtube and being so authentic. You are one brave, and talented young woman. Here's to seeing you with 1 million subscribers :-)

  • @KaterinaMat
    @KaterinaMat Před 6 lety +133

    I missed you so so much Hannah xxx

  • @TheRainydayvideo
    @TheRainydayvideo Před 6 lety +59

    I'm actually crying listening to this! I'm so glad you are ok.

  • @rebeccahadfield8787
    @rebeccahadfield8787 Před 5 lety

    Hannah you are so inspirational. I’ve only just seen this video although you posted it a year ago. I think it’s so important that people like you with a story to share are so open about everything and it’s people like you who help fight against medical issues being embarrassing and taboo. I take my hat off to you hun, and I really hope you’re now well on the road to enjoying a more comfortable life xx

  • @hott4688
    @hott4688 Před 3 lety

    I’m so sorry for what you have gone through. I thank you for having the strength to be able to tell us of your journey. From the bottom of my heart I really do wish you all the best.

  • @SIMONEROX009
    @SIMONEROX009 Před 6 lety +98

    So glad your back! Almost exactly a year ago I was admitted into hospital and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes whilst in Berlin for a college trip and it was the worst experience of my life. I was pretty much on my own in a forieng country for a week and it was awful and so isolating. What you said about being in the hospital room is exactly how I felt and thinking about traveling or hospitals now makes me so anxious. But with life changing and chronic illnesses it gets so much easier over time! I hope you have a speedy recovery 💕

    • @aspenachilles
      @aspenachilles Před 6 lety +2

      Manytrieslater I also have type 1 diabetes!

  • @JaclynForbes
    @JaclynForbes Před 6 lety +317

    So glad to hear you’re recovering. Sending you love!! 💕

  • @daphnegrace64
    @daphnegrace64 Před 6 lety

    I'm SO happy that you're recovering now Hannah, it's so good to have you back

  • @illbeyoursign
    @illbeyoursign Před 6 lety

    Hannah, you're so incredibly strong and i'm glad you're recovering !
    Sending lots of love 💕

  • @katieedwards1196
    @katieedwards1196 Před 6 lety +10

    You can tell you’ve lost weight ☹️ what a life changing journey you’ve been on. take it easy and don’t push yourself too hard. Eat lots of cake and crisps! Have a speedy recovery xx

  • @timodings
    @timodings Před 6 lety +17

    Although I have followed the story on Instagram and Twitter, I am so so so glad to see a video of you. Get well soon!

  • @katelynlong2196
    @katelynlong2196 Před 6 lety +2

    your positivity throughout your recovery process is INSPIRING. i’m so glad you’re well and you’re doing okay. xx

  • @20bstar
    @20bstar Před 6 lety

    wishing you the best for your mental and physical recovery hannah, your openness is really inspiring and helpful to lots of people.

  • @Beci1509
    @Beci1509 Před 6 lety +60

    If your bras aren't fitting (which as you've lost weight they probably aren't) I'd recommend Bossom Buddies sports bras. They can custom make the bras which are soft and also stretchy, so if you add an inch or so to your measurements they will carry on being comfortable and supportive as you gain the weight back.
    They also don't have any wires so no digging in.

  • @sgb1254
    @sgb1254 Před 6 lety +14

    You have no idea how delighted i am to see you back

  • @1inabluebillion
    @1inabluebillion Před 6 lety

    Hope your recovery is smooth and your courage is unending

  • @Laz-Kay
    @Laz-Kay Před 6 lety +5

    I admire you so damn much hannah! I’ve been in hospital environments way too much over the last few years, and I have so much respect for those who’ve had similar experiences. I haven’t been in the *exact* same situation as you, but I have been admitted to hospital for serious operations before, and they suck so hard. You look like you’re doing brilliantly (even if you feel you’re not), and we’re all here for you babe💗

  • @sophie_turner217
    @sophie_turner217 Před 6 lety +10

    I literally got diagnosed with UC 2 weeks ago and seeing you deal with surgery so well has made it all a lot less scary. I hope that if I ever have to have surgery I’ll deal with it even half as well as you have. There’s no pressure to make videos so just do as much or as little as you feel you can 💗💗

  • @NaomiVictorias
    @NaomiVictorias Před 6 lety +304

    I am SO glad you're so open talking about every aspect of this. I had a flexible sigmoidoscopy last year with no sedative which was THE WORST so i totally feel you with that, and mine also showed nothing yet i was in a lot of pain. Im so sorry youre going through all of this! Youre such a trooper!

    • @NaomiVictorias
      @NaomiVictorias Před 6 lety +4

      Also after watching the whole video i have a whole new level of respect for you. incredible girl! x

    • @monikakoli3089
      @monikakoli3089 Před 6 lety

      Naomi Victoria u

  • @sarahwithstars
    @sarahwithstars Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for your openness. I loved how throw away the announcement that you called it Mona! It's a good mental sign and so much has happened since xxxx

  • @Alexthemessiah
    @Alexthemessiah Před 6 lety

    What a heart-breaking yet inspiring story! I hope you're recovery is swift and you can get the help you need. It's great to see you're doing so will. Keep being amazing!

  • @rachelkate75
    @rachelkate75 Před 6 lety +28

    Hi Hannah, I had Ulcerative Colitis for a couple years and a stoma for 3ish years and my story is very similar. I found it really hard as there was no one young or that I could relate to when coming to terms with everything. I really appreciate you putting your story out there and if I could have seen this video it would have been amazing and helpful. You probably won’t even read this but if you want to message me or skype or something and I can give you some tips on stoma life and mental health? Or maybe it would be nice to just talk to someone who truly understands. Just want to let you know I’m here as someone to talk to.
    Best wishes, Rachel xx

  • @MichelleLElman
    @MichelleLElman Před 6 lety +68

    Hannah! Been thinking of you lots and lots and lots. Definitely had the rice dream as well. Even begged to have one grain in exchange for not pressing the call button for a day. You definitely handled the NG tube a lot more maturely than I did. Jasmine Stacey does the most beautiful lingerie for people with Stoma bags, and you have to meet Jasmine herself - she is the loveliest person! So glad you are on the mend and therapy is a great idea. Take it from the person who rushed back to uni, to only have PTSD a year later. Also, I asked for the picture of my bowels beforehand, and they aren't that cool so you didn't miss out haha! So glad you are home! Sending you all my love xxxxx

    • @isabelleb.3653
      @isabelleb.3653 Před 6 lety

      Michelle Elman Nice to see you here Michelle! :)

  • @maemeebaby
    @maemeebaby Před 5 lety +1

    This story nearly had me in tears. Thank you for sharing your story. I commend your strength and bravery.

  • @Embly99
    @Embly99 Před 6 lety +80

    this sounds horrendous but honestly i am so grateful for the NHS and so PROUD of you ❤️❤️❤️ hope you gain ur strength back soon !

  • @mennarahim3640
    @mennarahim3640 Před 6 lety +18

    I, too, wrote 2018 for the first time on my admission consent. Power and light to you, Hannah

  • @disorientedbear
    @disorientedbear Před 6 lety +11

    Welcome home Hannah. I am so sorry to hear of all the troubles you have had recently. It was great to hear that you had such a good support team (boyfriend, family, medical staff, etc.). They are truly special and crucial, especially in times like these. I would not be where I am today, after my 2010 stroke, without the love and support of my mother. Please know that we love you and will be here if you need anything. I know that sounds weird coming from Ohio, in the US, but I still mean it. Please accept a, careful and gentle, internet-hug.

  • @davdidit6
    @davdidit6 Před 6 lety

    The strength and calm you show during this video is incredible. Good on you bravo

  • @Fenyally
    @Fenyally Před 6 lety

    sending you the biggest hug hannah! you are so brave and amazing, i'm so happy to see you back on youtube, i've missed your videos! but take all the time you need to recover and process and get all the help you need to handle this new situation

  • @triestelondon
    @triestelondon Před 6 lety +37

    So glad that, thanks to the NHS , you don't need a gofundme for £500,000+ to pay medical bills.

  • @rosianna
    @rosianna Před 6 lety +407

    You're amazing and I love you. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks. x

  • @lottedeer9527
    @lottedeer9527 Před 6 lety

    I cried watching this. Hannah I send you love and energy and I hope you recover fast! You are amazing!

  • @cammieschmidt587
    @cammieschmidt587 Před 5 lety +3

    I'm so glad that you're sharing your story and educating people about your condition

  • @TearsOfEternity
    @TearsOfEternity Před 6 lety +38

    Welcome to the ostomate community. I'm sorry you've have to go through this. I've had my Blob for 10 months now and although it took me a while to adjust, I don't regret it.
    I recommend you talk to someone about it if you feel you need to. I had a therapist for a couple of months and she was really helpful and it's helped me come to terms with what's happened to me. I wish you a speedy recovery. 💜

  • @thegreatgig-5419
    @thegreatgig-5419 Před 6 lety +78

    Hannah 💛 I'm so happy you're back, I've followed your hospital episodes so closely, I actually dreamt about it! I hope you're gonna get your strength back fast 💛

  • @majaraskovic1260
    @majaraskovic1260 Před 6 lety

    I must admit that this video brought me to tears, you're incredibly brave and your positivity is inspiring. Wishing you all the best xxx

  • @lilyking3470
    @lilyking3470 Před 6 lety +1

    You are so brave. I could never cope with all of that and I’m sure we’ll all fully support you with as much time as you need to get yourself better before you start working/ making content again. Hope you’re doing better 💚

  • @christianwirth1316
    @christianwirth1316 Před 6 lety +40

    This is totally crazy but a good friend of mine has the same symptoms at the same time like you.
    Right know he is recovering and they talk about the same surgery that you had. He looses about 20 kilograms in this 4 weeks at the hospital.
    He also needed about 3 liter of blood because he losses a lot of blood every time he goes to the toilet and that was about 20-25 times a day. I could not imagine what you guy are going thru and i am so sorry for both of you. I wish you all the best for the future.

  • @xtrastrengthsassx1269
    @xtrastrengthsassx1269 Před 6 lety +57

    I do wonder why hospitals are so EXTREMELY skeptical about admitting people in the first place, especially when a person’s had to show up 2-3 times already? Regardless, I’m so glad you’re getting better bit by bit, and I’m inspired by how well you seem to be handling this new aspect of your life. I can’t wait to see more from you again! Take your time getting back into the swing of things, though. Your health is MOST important!:)

    • @thedreamcatch3
      @thedreamcatch3 Před 6 lety +7

      I'm not saying it's a good thing necessarily, because of course it's not nice to go back and go back and go back. But that's the price of free healthcare because they can't spend the money unless they're sure that the operation/treatment will be the right thing to do

    • @reveluvreveluv7257
      @reveluvreveluv7257 Před 6 lety +11

      I think they are wary of addmitting people because beds aren't always readily available

    • @jougjimmadome
      @jougjimmadome Před 6 lety +4

      Alys-Cait but hospitals are just as hesitant in the U.S. to admit people and we're paying for it ourselves

    • @nataliehenry174
      @nataliehenry174 Před 6 lety +19

      Lots of reasons! If you're a patient in hospital you're at risk of contracting a hospital acquired infection (these can be more severe than those acquired in the community), you're more likely to be sedentary in hospital so at higher risk of blood clots, and just generally being away from your normal home environment can slow recovery sometimes! So doctors don't want to admit you unless it's really really necessary. There's also issues with the lack of beds and things like that, but this comes secondary to the fact that it's genuinely just not ideal for someone to be in hospital unless absolutely necessary :)

    • @papayasaf5134
      @papayasaf5134 Před 6 lety

      Probably lack of beds

  • @alma1170
    @alma1170 Před 6 lety +1

    hannah!! i'm almost tearing up because of how great you are. you inspire me to become a better person with your openness and your kindness. you're like the essence of pure goodness.

  • @ToSleepToDream1
    @ToSleepToDream1 Před 6 lety

    thank you so much for posting this video in so much detail. I am a nurse (still pretty new, just about 8 months). This gives me so much perspective and insight on what it's like to be a patient and what they are going through emotionally during all of this. It's really easy to think of all this stuff in a physical sense but it's so important to remember that all of these bodies in the hospital are people who are likely terrified and confused. Thank you for being that reminder to this nurse.

  • @Mslovelyxxx
    @Mslovelyxxx Před 6 lety +12

    You've always been my idol Hannah (I hope that doesn't make you feel uncomfortable, I realise I only know the "CZcams Hannah") but this made me love you even more. It must have been a terrible experience but you're focusing on the good parts and you're not just sitting there complaining on video. I always strive to be like that because life fucks you over sometimes but if you can get back up and keep going then everyone can. From the bottom of my heart I cannot think of a better person to have as an idol as the Hannah I see on CZcams

  • @SauceStache
    @SauceStache Před 6 lety +9

    Welcome back!! CZcams was a little less brighter while you were gone!

  • @filledwithflowers_2843
    @filledwithflowers_2843 Před 6 lety +9

    i’m so glad you’re feeling better hannah

  • @loullouls89
    @loullouls89 Před 6 lety

    I applaud you for being so open and honest in sharing your story, it must still be raw and hard to talk so openly about. You have been through a lot but you seem to be stronger than ever.

  • @welcometomymind
    @welcometomymind Před 6 lety +91

    I'm speechless. I was completely mesmerized throughout the whole video. I thought I was having a crappy day but listening to you, my mood and attitude changed. Talking about the things you normally talk about isn't easy but this time I think it was harder for you, which makes it so much more impressive and motivational. You have the opportunity to start conversations about topics that need attention and I admire how you use it. The way you talked about the psychological trauma of such an experience really got me. I wish you a fast recovery and can't wait for what you do next! You are a superhero!

  • @kaylajaniee
    @kaylajaniee Před 6 lety +9

    You are so strong. I’ve had Crohn’s for 6 years now, and I can’t even think of the strength you have to get through all of this happening in a months time. Thank you for telling your story and bringing visibility to IBD💜💜

  • @owy4765
    @owy4765 Před 6 lety

    Get well soon Hannah!!! I really hope you will learn this new way of life quickly. I am so proud of you, you got this girl!

  • @lechatlola
    @lechatlola Před 6 lety +3

    yes please, more videos on this topic! so many people have an ibd and/or a stoma and we need to talk about it more openly! btw i have similar memories to one of the hospital wards i was in, it was the worst time and i never want to go back to this place again. glad you’re doing better, wish you lots of strength for your recovery! ♥️

  • @katiewilliams8909
    @katiewilliams8909 Před 6 lety +67

    Oh my god this sounds horrific but bloody hell hannah, you are so strong and a fricking champion for getting through this and talking about it. I had very little knowledge of the disease but I can already tell the amazing impact your story is having on other people who have gone through the same. Sounds like you have a great support network and I hope you have a speedy recovery. X

  • @MissFiono
    @MissFiono Před 6 lety +29

    Oh Hannah! Thank you for sharing so much. My mum and I had a similar moment of tears after I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. It was definitely a mixture of relief (that we finally knew what the lump in my neck was), disbelief/shock (that at 23 I had cancer) and uncertainty about what would come next. I’m better now and my friend who had the same surgery as you for UC is doing amazingly a few years after his ordeal and I’m sure you will too.

  • @fresh_view
    @fresh_view Před 6 lety +2

    That is some rough stuff you went through, just listening to it sent a shock down my spine, but it also reminded me that family is all you have in such dire times. Be healthy, take care.

  • @alenemarie1726
    @alenemarie1726 Před 6 lety

    I teared up at so many parts of this. Im so sorry you were in so much pain but I am so happy you are feeling better! Take things slow and gather your strength back. I love you and I hope you can continue to recover well!

  • @lollillid135
    @lollillid135 Před 6 lety +17

    So so happy you're back!!! Please don't feel pressured to get back into a video routine too soon - its so important you look after yourself and recover! Been following your story progress for a while now. sending positive thoughts xxx

  • @sofiamartany5827
    @sofiamartany5827 Před 6 lety +25

    Hannah

  • @alaynahanson2549
    @alaynahanson2549 Před 6 lety

    Hannah, I’m not a very active subscriber of yours but I just wanted to say that you are amazing and strong and I’m so glad you got the treatment you needed. As a fellow chronic illness sufferer, it is comforting to see someone face this challenge with such bravery and poise. It’s hard to explain, actually. Anyway, wishing you lots of strength and luck in your recovery, and thank you for being brave enough to share your illness story! xx

  • @brittnee8738
    @brittnee8738 Před 6 lety +1

    Wow, this is so intense. I'm amazed at how positive you seem about the whole situation! Good for you! Hoping you have a speedy recovery! X

  • @fionablackmoore8035
    @fionablackmoore8035 Před 6 lety +5

    I obviously wish this didn't have to happen to you, but I'm extremely grateful for this video. It feels very meaningful and I know you are just coming to terms with this new change but I find you very inspiring and honestly I'm so ready for recovery videos! I wish more people would talk openly about their bodies and health issues (both physical and mental) because it's something everyone will have to deal with at some point in their lives. This is such a pivotal life experience and it's just empowering to hear you talk about it. My aunt recently got a stoma and I barely knew what it was before and thought it sounded really scary but now it's just so normal and not a big deal at all! It means so so much that people talk about this is what I'm trying to say I guess. Also, you're doing amazing and things will only get better now!

  • @justbecause120
    @justbecause120 Před 6 lety +17

    My condolences, Hannah :( It is so amazing that you're laughing and smiling now though. Daamnnn you're strong girl!! xx

  • @am-bw8zs
    @am-bw8zs Před 4 lety +1

    you’re honestly so strong and inspiring !!

  • @megbuys8327
    @megbuys8327 Před 6 lety +2

    I'm so glad you're recovering. You are so amazingly strong and awesome to be able to talk about your whole journey, even the parts you haven't processed properly yet. Please do talk to somebody about that though, as somebody who had PTSD it is a really draining thing to go through and if you can head that off it will do you a world of good. Sending you so much love