I needed surgery again | Hannah Witton

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  • 2018 has been a YEAR! My second surgery in 5 months... ffs. #MonaTheStoma
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  • @HealingandHarm
    @HealingandHarm 6 років тому +658

    Crazy respect for Dan having the mental strength to keep supporting you through all this! and also of course glad you're now doing better and Mona is working again! lets hope no more surgery!

    • @iluvearth99
      @iluvearth99 6 років тому +1

      Adam Calladine +

    • @maes879
      @maes879 6 років тому +1

      Who’s dan?

    • @iluvearth99
      @iluvearth99 6 років тому +7

      Mae Sandhu her boyfriend, I believe

    • @moonthurst
      @moonthurst 6 років тому +23

      Ok so just to clarify. Mona is the name she gave to her stoma and Dan IS her boyfriend/lifemate. OH! and Crazy respect for Dan having the mental strength to keep supporting you through all this! I think it is called LOVE.

  • @jadziaspeed50
    @jadziaspeed50 6 років тому +35

    It's been just over three weeks since I went in to have a colonoscopy for my ulcerative colitis. During that procedure my bowel was perforated and I ended up with an emergency ileostomy that afternoon (the bowel was in horrible shape).
    I told sooooo many people (doctors, nurses, friends, family; anyone who came in to my room really) that the reason I was dealing with the whole thing so well was because you shared your experience with the world.
    You sharing your experience on UA-cam and me being able to watch that content back at the beginning of the year before all this happened for myself allowed me to come to terms with accepting my stoma a lot better and treating this journey with a positive outlook!
    Thank you so so much I honestly have know idea how I would have coped with the last few weeks without the amazing work you've done!

    • @rogerjenkinson7979
      @rogerjenkinson7979 3 роки тому +1

      Hannah Witton. Thank you for your honesty and thoroughness in dealing with and reporting what has happened to you. I agree with everything Myron Speed has said. Your positive attitude is the only way to deal with the nasty bits of life. Decades ago My mother had to have a stoma and in those days everyone shied away from even mentioning it. Sad and a lost opportunity to bond. I'll still be afraid if it happens to me but your videos have shown me the way through any adversity . Thank you again 😂✔👍❤

  • @jessicabrusich
    @jessicabrusich 6 років тому +174

    I'm a nurse in the US (Georgia specifically) & I reallllly enjoy watching all your videos. Working in trauma/emergency nursing I don't get to hear about long term things people go through or this in depth of pt experience. I love your content outside of this stuff too. So sorry to hear this though & sending happy healthy thoughts your way!

  • @davidwebb4904
    @davidwebb4904 6 років тому +223

    I know your pain. My kidney was destroyed when a stone blocked the ureter and the back pressure tears the kidney tissue apart. Its “kill me now” pain. The passage of time makes the memory of that pain fade. Good to see you survived with a smile. Sorry you have had to go thru all this...

  • @uploadingjess
    @uploadingjess 6 років тому +80

    So sad to hear that you were in hospital again :( As a healthy person, I will make sure to run and jump and dance and appreciate every second of it. For you, for my grandpa who's leg was just amputated and for all other people who can't.

  • @Catrionamaeve
    @Catrionamaeve 6 років тому +159

    Aww Hannah I’ve been following this whole thing and I was so amazed by how brave and honest you are. I am so sure that this is extremely helpful for a huge number of people out there. Even if just to feel not so alone. I am sending you lots of love and lots of get well soon vibes ❤️

  • @erininabox
    @erininabox 6 років тому +124

    It sounds like an awful month for you! I'm so glad you're getting better even with the set backs. I also have a chronic illness and it's so validating to hear you talk about your frustration and discouragement. I wouldn't wish that on anyone, but since it's out of my control, it sure is nice to know I'm not alone in the sometimes-discouraged club. I wish you a speedy recovery and no more adhesions!

  • @coombeslauren
    @coombeslauren 6 років тому +77

    Actually cringing at the central line needle size! So glad you're on the mend again, continue to get well soon! xx

    • @lovincraigxx
      @lovincraigxx 6 років тому

      Lauryn Kavanagh making my neck feel weird just thinking about it! So brave ❤️

  • @EverybodyHurts7
    @EverybodyHurts7 6 років тому +18

    I am in Med school and literally studying ibds and gastroenterology for my next exam and following your journey has been both very informative and interesting. Wishing you all the best xx

  • @markwheeler202
    @markwheeler202 6 років тому +37

    Sorry to hear that you've had to go through this again. Stay strong, Hannah!

  • @filibusterfirework74
    @filibusterfirework74 6 років тому +21

    It is astonishing to me just how unbelievably strong you are. Everything about this is makes me sad and angry for you so I cannot even imagine how you feel. I am so glad you have such a strong support system around you, but I also pray for all the people out there that might also be going through this without that support system. I hope your videos at least will reach them to show them their not alone ❤

  • @hiltonrishworth7399
    @hiltonrishworth7399 6 років тому

    Hi Hannah. My 86 year old mother has had a stoma for over 30 years and has always been very embarrassed about it and didn't speak of it much. I stumbled across the videos, of your journey, on UA-cam and showed them to her! She was, absolutely, taken by them! She wished that she had seen something like them 30 years ago! About 5 months after her surgery she also ended up with adhesions and needed a second op to fix things. She actually got a little teary when I told her that you had suffered the same fate. She has asked me to keep her updated on your progress! Thank you for brightening up an 86 year old granny's life! Your videos aren't just for young adults!

  • @hailtz
    @hailtz 6 років тому +28

    I am very very sorry hearing about it!!! I am not a fan of many youtubers or many people in general, but I am really a fan of you. I am very sorry you had through all of that being the amazing person you are. Seeing how you are being so strong, open minded and adaptive through that crap makes me feel even more as a fan and increases the mount that I like you. I truly believe you will do well and that shitty experience (pun not intended) will end and all will be well soon. Get well soon Hannah!!!

    • @hailtz
      @hailtz 6 років тому

      I saw the title today during work and couldn't fucking believe it this happened to you again. Had to wait home to watch it. You are amazing!! Please never forget, there is many people cheering for you and sure of your full recovery soon! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ShaleeHolmes
    @ShaleeHolmes 6 років тому +28

    What a sh*tshow. So sorry all this happened to you. Very glad you’re better now.
    I remember not being allowed to eat anything for like three and a half days due to hospital stuff and this girl I was sharing a room with constantly dug into her snacks and ate all her food directly next to me. I never wanted to harm a living being but this one had it coming.

    • @SonsOfLorgar
      @SonsOfLorgar 6 років тому +1

      ShaleeGold damn, I can feel your frustration through the screen...
      Also: litteral "shit show" pun is detected ;)

  • @lolafiiona7014
    @lolafiiona7014 6 років тому +17

    thank you for sharing this with us. I am sorry this is happening to you- makes me feel grateful that I have no illness and you probably wont take feeling healthy for granted anymore. Please take care Hannah I hope you dont feel obligated to post a ton if you do not feel up to it give yourself a break.

  • @jeffgarlick
    @jeffgarlick 6 років тому +14

    SO sorry to learn of this but I'm THRILLED that you're OK and healing! You have been handed FAR more than your share of adversity at such a young age but your resiliency, attitude and spirit are both amazing and commendable! Get well soon Hannah we NEED bright minds and individuals like you!

  • @philipthompson5354
    @philipthompson5354 6 років тому +2

    Hannah, I know how you feel, I've had 8 surgeries since Oct 31,2012. It really takes a great deal out of you. I received a new left shoulder April 26,2018 so I'm in recovery right now. You are doing a great service by talking about all you have gone through, it makes others not feel they are alone.

  • @misswinnie4.8
    @misswinnie4.8 4 роки тому

    Oh Hannah. You are a trooper. I too had adhesions, ngtubes, central line, multiple surgeries & 25+ days without eating. Your journey is helping me. Thank you.

  • @Laz-Kay
    @Laz-Kay 6 років тому +12

    I just adore how open and honest you are about your health. I was so enclosed about my health mentally and physically for so long after having brain surgery, and it’s made my recovery so much more elongated. You’re so inspiring for young woman like me and so many others, Hannah🤗💗

    • @KneeoGeeo
      @KneeoGeeo 6 років тому

      Special Kay It's getting boring now though. I don't look on the internet for depressing shit. I've got my own problems.

  • @Alex-wb4pk
    @Alex-wb4pk 6 років тому

    My grandfather has had several intestinal issues over the past two years and last year it was almost fatal. In the recent weeks we have learned that if these issues don’t clear up he will either have to have a ileostomy or a feeding tube. We were all really taken back and upset because he is the hardest working person and our rock, I would literally be nothing without this man. I somehow stumbled across your videos and I’ve been watching them all night and I am so thankful. Your videos have been so helpful and I feel much more educated so thank you for that. 💙 I hope you get well soon and have a speedy recovery!

  • @CaptainSpauld1ng
    @CaptainSpauld1ng 6 років тому +5

    I hope you and Mona are healthy for a long time!!!
    God bless you.

  • @jason300c1
    @jason300c1 6 років тому +84

    Share it with us so it does not consume you.. You never need to do anything alone.. Even if its nust the little of us.. We care for you.. And I want to see you and your passions cmsucceed.. I listen to you about sec health and really I just listen to you because you believe in your ipinions.. And you know that in the future. You may be right or wrong.. But you Persue even if you know or do t know.. And as someone who seeks out passion myself.. I want to see you suceed.. And do greatness in this work.. Never let anything fmdefeat you.. Because people will always be able to overcome.. We will see the future happen.
    Love you Hannah.. Take care..
    Jason

  • @elenaconde3082
    @elenaconde3082 6 років тому +16

    I'm sorry for all that has happened, but I'm glad you're OK now. Keep strong Hannah! I'm sure this is going to be over soon❤

    • @arisdelag.a2708
      @arisdelag.a2708 6 років тому +1

      What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! And good god are you a strong woman!!!!

  • @DesertStars27
    @DesertStars27 6 років тому +2

    I was in hospital with a family member when she had emergency abdominal surgery last month and she was the same way! She had not eaten for days and was not allowed to drink any water. Finally she was allowed to have one cup of ice chips every four hours. She was SO AWARE of the time lol. Then after her surgery she was allowed to have liquids and unlimited ice chips. She was so incredibly ecstatic. I kept having to remind her that she could have more and she was so pleased each time.

  • @allthingsnice8698
    @allthingsnice8698 6 років тому +1

    I'm a 4th year med student, and in all your videos describing your history with ulcerative colitus and in regards to your stoma, your descriptions are very well described and explained, without having medical education. Well done you! Also I think you're amazing and very inspirational. I wish you all the best with your recovery and future health x

  • @kristenjerome1198
    @kristenjerome1198 6 років тому +1

    I can totally relate. I had 18 inches of colon removed a year and a month ago and I thought I was past the hard stuff. Then a couple weeks ago the pain and bleeding started again and I go back in for a colonoscopy next week. I just want to say thank you for making these videos!!! It very easy to feel down and alone when you’re sick but seeing that other people get the same emotions about it as you, it real helps. Thank you again and I wish you a speedy recovery!!! 💜💜💜💜

  • @AmallaGetsIt
    @AmallaGetsIt 6 років тому

    Hannah, I find it so brave that you put all this out on UA-cam, it will help some people in their own journey or makes others have a little more understanding. But mostly it is brave because you say it is hard, but it will help you and with that you are brave enough to be kind to yourself.

  • @syncope89
    @syncope89 6 років тому +1

    The best birthday present you can give Dan is being healthy again. Don't feel bad because you didn't do this maliciously and he knows that. You will have time to celebrate properly soon.

  • @randallmurrain1425
    @randallmurrain1425 6 років тому

    Thanks for the virtual hug, because I seriously needed it. My own mother is in hospital and she has a surgery coming up this Thursday. Hope you get well soon.

  • @clooche24
    @clooche24 6 років тому

    I cried at 14:00 ... I had my colon removed in february, had another surgery to create a J-pouch in june and the recovery was faster than the first one (I was lucky enough to get laparoscopy). Friday I had my first blocage, and i was hospitalized and went home today (thankfully without having to have surgery again...). I feel 100% like you describe, it was a lot harder to process than the surgery because it was a huge stepback. On the road to recovery...again... I love how open about it you are. Glad to know you feel better. Take care!

  • @DearDiaryCaro
    @DearDiaryCaro 6 років тому

    What you’ve been going through sounds absolutely horrific but you’re a complete inspiration in the way you’re dealing with it.

  • @joe246810010
    @joe246810010 6 років тому

    Wishing you a complete recovery and no reoccurrences of this problem. You look like you are handling these problems wonderfully.

  • @Erica8x2
    @Erica8x2 6 років тому

    Thank you so much for documenting your journey. My mom struggled with UC flare ups for 8 years and finally had her colon removed with open surgery when I was 2 years old (I'm 28 now). She had a stoma for a few months and then had the J Pouch surgery. I've heard lots of her stories but being able to follow your stories as someone my age really puts her experience into perspective for me.
    She was going through these struggles when she was my age so, yeah, this is really eye opening for me. thank you!

  • @knivesnflowers
    @knivesnflowers 6 років тому +31

    watching this as I'm doing a write up of all my chronic pain flare ups in the last ten weeks, definitely need to insist with my cfs nurse that its not just exam stress!! hope ur feeling well bby xx

    • @rodhasmana7306
      @rodhasmana7306 6 років тому +1

      butnotapieceofart fellow cfs sufferer here, much sympathy

    • @joshuageraldbutler8037
      @joshuageraldbutler8037 6 років тому

      My brother has CFS and ME and I have much sympathy for what your going through.

    • @knivesnflowers
      @knivesnflowers 6 років тому

      r mia u too I hope ur doing well 💞💞💞

    • @thewildonesappear6594
      @thewildonesappear6594 6 років тому

      Fellow CFS Sufferer 🖤

  • @magdarose4629
    @magdarose4629 6 років тому +4

    As a teenager with UC it’s really comforting to have someone that is on UA-cam with this disease, you are so strong and it takes so much to get through this and to see you continuing to be strong after being knocked down is really reassuring especially for me bc it’s one of my major anxieties about my UC. Thank you and please never stop making these kind of videos bc I love them and you!

  • @valkyriemaiden9593
    @valkyriemaiden9593 6 років тому +1

    I'm sorry this happened to you. It's so disappointing when you feel like you are finally getting better and then you get knocked back a few steps. I'm proud of you for haw far you've come and how far you will come.

  • @simonhalkyard4427
    @simonhalkyard4427 4 роки тому

    So much respect for you and for being so open and transparent. I talk about my UC because people like you do and you have given it a platform. I know this video is old - but I’m flaring right now and your videos have helped me. Hope you are currently healthy and pain free!

  • @danja6799
    @danja6799 6 років тому

    Really really big hug back to you! HUGS. You deserve all the hugs in the world.

  • @eleva4917
    @eleva4917 6 років тому

    I'm currently dealing with abdomen problems and going into the hospital for a while is starting to look more and more like my future and though it terrifies me to no end, seeing your progress and hearing your stories helps so much. Thank you for sharking you experiences and being honest with us, it really helps. I hope you're back on your feet soon, you deserve the best!

  • @Outdoorlass
    @Outdoorlass 4 роки тому

    I don’t even know how to say this, but with the utmost respect for everything you have gone through, you are a superstar comedian. Spoken from someone who has her own rectal dysfunction, I appreciate you!!

  • @notshortfunsized4948
    @notshortfunsized4948 6 років тому

    Hannah, I was diagnosed with Crohn's when I was eight years old (26 now), have had three surgeries, and have never felt totally comfortable talking to people about it. I'm gradually becoming better at it, but I just wanted to say that watching you speak so openly about your experience (both physical and mental) as a fellow IBD person has really meant a lot to me. Sending you many healing thoughts from New York. xxx

  • @morgansgames
    @morgansgames 6 років тому

    Randomly found your videos. Have only watched a couple about your health issues. You are one singular, honest and wonderful human being. Thank you for sharing your story with such aplomb and sincerity. You are a true inspiration...

  • @yesanothersarah
    @yesanothersarah 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for being so transparent and putting everything out there! I had an emergency surgery a few months ago where they found that I had major bowel adhesions from endometriosis and almost all of my organs are glued together. I'm going in next month for surgery and watching you has helped me mentally prepare for the possibility of a resection and/or temporary stoma after meeting with the doctors. It may suck, but it won't be the end of the world like I temporarily feared.

  • @norfilmshetland
    @norfilmshetland 6 років тому

    Your experiences are so much like those of my wife forty years ago. The ileostomy, just as you're getting back to normal, the adhesions........... no doubt the same as my wife - am I ever going to be well again? The terrible thirst, even the orange juice on the sponge (I'd forgotten about that till you brought the subject up). So admire your positive attitude and your courage in talking about it when having such limited strength. After such a low, I really hope things get better. You may be amused to know when my wife was in hospital all those years ago, I stopped so long after the visiting hour one night that the staff nurse gave me a suposatory to get me moving!

  • @JoeJ-8282
    @JoeJ-8282 4 роки тому +1

    It's cool how you have such a charismatic and relatively funny personality and a stronger than average spirit in order to be handling all of this in such a way to make it actually *interesting and involving* to watch and hear you talk about, (kind of like watching a drama filled, cleverly funny "movie", or at the very least, an interesting, informative learning "documentary" about the topic!), even though it is a topic that most people could *never* talk about to *anyone* , and a topic that where usually someone else would go; "Eww, I don't wanna watch a video about that, that's gross!"... But YOU have the very unique ability to turn this whole ordeal into a very intriguing story that one can't help but watch and listen to, simply because of the way you present it all to everyone who cares to know! That's a really cool quality about you!
    It's still quite unfortunate that you even have to be dealing with any of this type of burden in your life, especially at such a young, vibrant age, because it limits what you can do physically and the fun things that I know you really want to be able to do in your younger years of your life!... But "it is what it is", I guess, and at least you seem to be handling this whole thing as well as *anyone* possibly could, as this is a LOT to have to deal with! You are very strong in mind and spirit, so that's good and very helpful here! (I know; you also accept support from caring others when and where you need it to get through this, whether that needs to be physically, mentally, emotionally, or psychologically! ;) )
    Also, along those lines, your BF Dan sounds like a really great guy, staying right by your side throughout this whole process and never giving up on you or getting disgusted by or turned off by the whole process!... Most average guys probably couldn't handle their GF having to go through this sort of thing quite as well as he seems to have!... I think you have a "keeper" there! I would be very supportive too if I was in his position! I just hope I can find a really cool and very beautiful girl like you for myself someday soon! :)
    Hopefully you are doing much better and are back to a more "normal" life by now, as I'm watching this a year after you posted it, in the time of the Corona Virus!... Stay safe, healthy, funny, and *happy* ! I wish you the best! :)
    All of your fans and subscribers will always continue to look forward to seeing more videos from you whenever you have the time and energy to make them!... No rush tho, you do whatever you gotta do to get back all of your energy and a more "normal" life!

  • @douglasrector972
    @douglasrector972 6 років тому +1

    That's to bad that you had to go through all of that again. Sorry to hear about. I am happy that you are getting better and I hope you don't have to go through that again. I wish you all the best and you have a lot of fans supporting you.

  • @sairaroper8944
    @sairaroper8944 6 років тому +1

    Hannah - hang in there. You will feel better again. The hardest thing I find about IBD is the unpredictability of it all .... but you will learn to ride the knocks and keep smiling. Big hugs to you.

  • @TheRichrocker
    @TheRichrocker 6 років тому +3

    Poor you! This really sucks and I am sorry, that you have to go through so much! But I am sure your openess about all this is a tremendous help to many, many people in similar conditions! Keep your head up and greetings from Austria!

  • @hillevinystrom7160
    @hillevinystrom7160 6 років тому +1

    You are the only person that I feel can completely understand what I’m going through. I so sorry you had to do surgery again and the frustration after finally feeling better and able to freakin’ live again. In two weeks I will go through surgery to get my stoma put down and I’m super nervous. Wish you all the best and health in the future 💕

  • @alenemarie1726
    @alenemarie1726 6 років тому

    I’m so sorry Hannah. This sucks. I’m so glad you are recovering so well though and that this hasn’t set you back to square one. Fingers crossed and prayers nothing else ever happens!

  • @kierieburton6779
    @kierieburton6779 6 років тому

    Thank you so much for sharing! My mum was admitted to hospital on the 12th June, the day after you - she had a large bowel obstruction and now has a stoma - but not an ileostomy like yours. She has been through so much and would have died without surgery. But it's encouraging to see you upload videos about your ongoing struggle - because it just goes to show how shit life can be but we still carry on. You're doing a great job and I'm sure you'll recover quicker this time. 2018 has thrown so much at you (and my mum bless her) - but you're still here and not giving up any time soon. The changes in my mums life have been hard for her to cope with and accept, so the videos you have uploaded have been very helpful and informative. Because the subjects of bowels/intestines/poop/stomas are not often talked about, its a comfort to know one is not alone. All the best, lots of love, respect and a speedy recovery 💕💕💕 from me & my mum xxx

  • @MorallyGray
    @MorallyGray 6 років тому +1

    You’re so strong and I think it’s so amazing that you share your story and bring awareness to this. As a long time follower, I’m so proud of you!

  • @majafilipovic1392
    @majafilipovic1392 6 років тому +1

    Hannah you're so strong, I'm sorry this is happening to you but I also admire you so much for coming out of this and still have a smile on youre face. I had health problems in the past and they weren't nearly as bad as what you're going through and I know how badly that got me down mentally and I honestly have so much admiration that you've now gone through it for the second time and still have that sense of positivity about you, it requires a special kind of strenght 💛

  • @conductoroflox
    @conductoroflox 6 років тому

    When life push you so hard to the limits, you keep being strong. Hannah, you're a role model to others watching your youtube channel !

  • @rigoli07
    @rigoli07 6 років тому

    You got this. This was my mantra through all my surgeries. I've gone through the same surgery as you, having to have emergency surgery to fix a kink in my bowel, after waking up in pain and not being able to stop vomiting. As hard as it might seem at the moment, there is a light at the end of tunnel. you'll get through this and life will start to get better.

  • @scallymuffin
    @scallymuffin 6 років тому

    So sorry to hear that, Hannah. Hope you feel better and more like yourself soon. Big hugs from Portugal

  • @amberisabel9474
    @amberisabel9474 6 років тому

    ugh i am so so sorry you have to through all this hannah, you're such a strong person and I wish you a really speedy recovery and hope mona behaves forever now! sending love

  • @jessrambles1
    @jessrambles1 6 років тому

    I'm so sorry this happened to you Hannah! What you said about just being "really unlucky" with everything that happened after the surgery really rang true for me, the same happened when I had surgery on my jaw last year. Before the surgery the doctor explained all the possible complications but reassured me that they "barely ever happen"... and then they all happened to me! Hope you're feeling better and more yourself soon x

  • @Gigglypeach
    @Gigglypeach 6 років тому

    Oh bless you that is bad luck! 😩 Same thing happened to me, 10 years ago I had emergency open surgery for my appendix, and adhesions have been the bane of my life since urgh! Luckily (sort of) for me the only time they needed emergency surgery was when I was still in hospital three weeks after the first surgery. That sponge stick thing is literally heaven! Wishing you and Mona a speedy recovery, don't be too hard on your self, you're doing so well! Your positivity is infectious too! ❤️ xx

  • @craftycrumpet34
    @craftycrumpet34 6 років тому

    oh hannah, really feel for you. i hope you are getting the support you need both physically and mentally. life sure knows how to throw few curve balls. you sure are taking them well.

  • @lauramaghetiu4503
    @lauramaghetiu4503 6 років тому

    Hey Hannah, I literally got so scared reading the title of this video.. Watching it, I just thought the whole time how incredibly strong of a person you are. I just want to let you know that you fought and came soooo far and this shall too pass. You are a great person and you are so lucky to have wonderful people around you, I just really hope that your health will stay stable from now on. Wishing you all my best from Germany, Laura

  • @carlbowden4712
    @carlbowden4712 6 років тому

    Being a person who has been through a lot also I try to remind friends that health is everything, much the same as you do at the end of this vid. Setbacks are not fun. You have such a great attitude. Best to you and thanks for your openess and honesty.

  • @bensutton8993
    @bensutton8993 6 років тому +1

    Hey Hannah! Know what you're going through. It's a tough time and big respect for powering on through it! From what you've said in this video and your previous videos I've had the same treatments but for Hirschsprung's disease. I had a Stoma for 3 years and had many surgeries, most recently the 'pull-through' which removed my stoma. I had a large part of my bowel removed and the same with the 'megarectum' within the first few surgeries. I'm now 17 and stoma-free. Stay strong and keep doing what you're doing!

  • @tommcdonald4014
    @tommcdonald4014 6 років тому +1

    I'm so sorry you had to go through this again. I'm trying to imagine what it would be like and my imagination failed. I had two major surgeries only a few months apart years ago, and though they were elective and not nearly as invasive as yours, they were still very stressful and physically and emotionally draining. Your videos about your experiences are brave and useful to many, and I hope they're cathartic for you.

  • @bec7666
    @bec7666 6 років тому +1

    So glad you're on the mend again. 💕 You're such a strong lady. Big kudos to Dan for being so amazing too.

  • @michaelazelinova1118
    @michaelazelinova1118 6 років тому

    Much much love from glasgow... Took me 3 years to heal a broken arm.. But still can't imagine what you are going through and how you stay so strong ❤️❤️❤️

  • @littlesaintKat
    @littlesaintKat 6 років тому +3

    This totally sucks, Hannah! I’m so sorry that you have to go through this. Surgery is never fun, and emergency surgery just sounds scary. I’m glad that you’re on the mend, though! You have my prayers for a speedy healing process.
    One thing that I wanted to comment on - I’m a nursing student, and one of the most common misconceptions about IVs is that the needle is actually inside you, when in fact the needle itself (for a regular IV) gets retracted as soon as the IV is placed. I’m not entirely sure about how the central line is placed, but the tube that goes into the superior vena cava (basically right into the heart so the meds can get into the body even faster than a regular IV) is going to be the same sort of flexible tubing as the regular IV (actually also called a catheter, and there’s a bunch of different diameters based on the kind of usage the IV is going to get). One super cool thing about central lines is that they can have multiple catheters inside the IV line, so that medications that aren’t IV compatible can be given at the same time. Do you know how many of those your central line had? (Each of them would have one of the IV hubs that the nurse has to scrub with an alcohol swab before attaching an IV med.) As a nursing student, I’m just super curious!

  • @pdepatri
    @pdepatri 6 років тому

    I'm sorry to hear that, but you are stronger than you think. Sending you lots of love and strength

  • @fredflintstone1109
    @fredflintstone1109 6 років тому +1

    Oh, Hannah. I'm so sorry you had to endure this. I hope you have smooth sailing from now on.

  • @new.asteroid.tracker
    @new.asteroid.tracker 6 років тому

    Just saw your photo shoot posted on 6-1-18 and I must say you are one brave lady! I'm impressed by your frankness about your condition. I tip my hat to you and hope things will improve for you.

  • @lauriebrousseau
    @lauriebrousseau 6 років тому

    I've been working in a hospital for a year now and this video made me shiver. You're so strong and brave

  • @bill45colt
    @bill45colt 5 років тому

    WOW!! I think you have had ENOUGH for this lifetime,,,,,lets pray that your progress continues and some sort of normalcy returns. Goodness knows you have had waaay too much! Praying for your troubles to be over with this,,,,,and NOW!! Thanks for the posting. Lots of us want to know how you are doing. You are such a strong woman to have this attitude and not be destroyed mentally...

  • @devernonproductions
    @devernonproductions 6 років тому

    I have just been diagnosed with IBD - I don’t know exactly what I have yet, we think most likely colitis- and I’ve just started watching your videos. I don’t know how bad things are for me yet but your attitude towards everything that you’ve been through makes me feel so much better about what could potentially be in store for me. I can see that it is extremely tough and it is very scary but I think you’re fabulous & you are definitely helping me come to terms with what might be my future.

  • @danielcreem6710
    @danielcreem6710 5 років тому

    Hi Hannah, thanks for posting these videos and being a representative of UC patients. I'm glad you're spreading awareness of UC, because so many people don't know how to be accommodating to a disease they don't understand. Like, I'm just recently learning how to ask for special accommodations because I've always worried that people wouldn't believe me or would think I'm exaggerating. So thanks for being open.

  • @thatcharchar
    @thatcharchar 6 років тому

    As a medical student (and long time admirer/follower of you and your channel), I really appreciate you sharing your experience in hospital. I find a lot of meaning in having the opportunity to explore disease beyond the biomedical/textbook scope, and really delve into real-life experiences. Thank you, Hannah. You are incredibly resilient and courageous. Wishing you so much strength during this next recovery.

  • @samglad8640
    @samglad8640 6 років тому

    So glad to hear you are doing better now. I hope that you continue to heal and I'll have my fingers crossed that this doesn't happen to you again! xx

  • @68404
    @68404 6 років тому

    Hannah, my father had UC for most of his life, since he was a teenager. He used to boast he knew every public toilet in Sydney, and sometimes he even made it...
    When he was in his early 40s he had the surgery done. The poisoned bowel was affecting his liver, his oesophagus, and eyes. Full ileostomy was the only choice in the early 1980s, no reversal available. Once the operation was done and everything settled down he said that it was the best thing he ever did.
    Stay strong Hannah, and embrace your new life. The operation gave us our dad back!

  • @wayne4998
    @wayne4998 6 років тому +1

    I need to tell you that you are so inspiring to talk about this so openly, here! As you were describing the steps of what was happening it brought me back to when I had stage 4 appendix cancer and I can understand different elements of what you have gone through! You show your bravery in these videos, there are many lows in this process so when you hit a high it feels so great! When you were discussing the NG tube and using the sponge for any type of moisture, I know that is an amazing feeling to get anything!! You have a wonderful attitude about this whole process and I can tell you are a strong person to get through this!! Again thank you for posting this and hopefully many others will be inspired by your bravery!!! This experience has changed your life, but you are a going to be stronger because of it!!! Thank You for sharing your story!!!

  • @jdm79
    @jdm79 6 років тому +1

    Sending you every ounce of love.
    I went through a fucking horrific time dealing with suicidal feelings for much of this year and watching your videos was one of my go to methods for coping when I was trying to stop the need to end things.
    You probably saved my life a few times, so even though I don't know you I have a tremendous amount of care and love for you.
    I hope you will be okay, I'm sure I'm not alone in being touched by your wonderful personality ❤️

  • @NatalieAseeva
    @NatalieAseeva 6 років тому

    I'm so sorry you had to go through this again, Hannah, and can totally understand your frustration and anger! Major respect for being able to talk about it so openly, too!
    My aunt has also had surgeries because of adhesions and what really helps her to stay away from them is a diet that excludes things like onions or beans for example (basically all things that make you gassy or bloated) or very fat foods. Of course, any kind of diet sucks, but sometimes our bodies have different opinions... Whatever you do, I really hope your recovery will be much easier and faster this time!

  • @saskiadaisyfay6310
    @saskiadaisyfay6310 6 років тому

    You’re so strong! Although it is inevitable that there will be struggles and hurt mentally and physically, and I don’t want to assume how you are when off camera, you have a wonderful outlook and seem to find a positive within it all! I hope some really fucking top notch good luck is coming your way! You really deserve to have all the good luck there is!

  • @ZaydaFleming
    @ZaydaFleming 6 років тому

    I'm so sorry that you are having to do recovery 2.0... I'm glad you are feeling physically better more quickly, I hope that being able to move about and do things will help ease some of the emotional labor of recovery... I have no idea what it must be like to deal with all this, but I think you are amazing and I'm grateful that you share these things with the community you have built online.

  • @rex5895
    @rex5895 6 років тому +2

    Your experience was really hard, but if you look at the kinda bright side you had Dan and your parents supporting you all the way through, and your medical service seems awesome! Here in Mexico the service is not quite there yet. I hope you recover fully and happily 😀. Good vibes to you!

  • @kateellenberry
    @kateellenberry 6 років тому +29

    Couldn't relate more re mindset of 'oh this is gonna happen again'. I had my stoma for 2 years and then all of a sudden my small intestine twisted itself ☺️👍 cool. It's called volvulus. I had to have emergency open surgery to fix it and was so nervous for a long time after. It's now been another year and I'm fine 😊 try not to worry and celebrate small victories! Here to chat if you want xx

  • @glencmac
    @glencmac 6 років тому

    Thank you Hannah, be strong. Totally get sharing this as part of the healing process. I’m doing the same on FB with my kidney issues. People ask “Why???”, they just don’t get it. Don’t stop sharing!!!! Prayers and positive vibes to you, Mona and Dan.

  • @chloerixson4812
    @chloerixson4812 6 років тому

    Oh Hannah! You poor thing! So glad to hear you’re out of hospital and on the mend. Take your time with recovery, you’ll get there. Totally understand how frustrating it must be to feel that you’ve been knocked back but it’s just one of those random life things. Really hope the rest of the year gets better for you and that you heal well. I think it’s really brave of you to share your health journey and really pleased to hear that sharing is helping your mental recovery. Fingers crossed for a speedy and uncomplicated recovery going forwards. Sending lots of healing vibes xx

  • @dalekemp4319
    @dalekemp4319 6 років тому

    i share ur pain, i had 7 ops in 7 years and its aweful when you think you are recovering and then it all goes tits up! keep strong xx

  • @jessicab6305
    @jessicab6305 6 років тому +1

    Dear lord girl! I had to take a break through story to just breathe, you are a trooper! I hope you get to 110% soon and no more issues from here on out! 💛💛💛

  • @blixiestar1371
    @blixiestar1371 6 років тому

    Wish I had something wonderful to say that made everything better. My stoma has intermittently been a punk to me. Everything you say rings true for me and takes to those same emotions you're going through. Nothing but love for you and Hope's for you to get this through this sooner than later. If you ever need an older sister with a similar medical history from Oregon, let me know! Many hugs to you and all those who stand by you!

  • @howard7606
    @howard7606 6 років тому

    I believe, like you, that attitude is huge in any recovery. Keep up the positive outlook. You will heal and this all will be a distant memory.

  • @Aezetyr
    @Aezetyr 6 років тому

    When something like this happens to a loved one, or someone that you care about, there is this feeling of helplessness; like from Brad or your family perspective "How can I help, what can I do?". Though I've been watching your stories, I feel like I've gotten to know how you are feeling about all this, and I am grateful that you've got a strong support system to help you in the day to day. You're powerful and brave for sharing this story with your audience, and I hope that all works well for you. Honestly, it's inspiring to hear this from you, and I truly believe that you will get better and come out of this stronger and more amazing. Best wishes Hannah!! Get well and be well!!

  • @myrealcalifornialife7458
    @myrealcalifornialife7458 6 років тому

    Oh my goodness hun I just found your channel and I am so sorry. I am not quite sure what originally happened, I am going to have to go back and check. But I hope you feel better and I am praying for a speedy recovery. You and Dan will have plenty of anniversary and birthdays to celebrate. You have to take care of you, I know it's hard but it sounds like Dan is very caring and supporting! 😘😘🤗🤗

  • @vt2912
    @vt2912 6 років тому

    Hannah thank you sooo much for this video!! Roughly 2 years ago at the age of 16 I also had to have surgery twice within six months (the first one was also an emergency, the second a follow up) and for so long I felt like I couldn’t fully share the experience with anyone. I can’t even imagine the level of courage it takes to go over the experience bit by bit. Lots of love💕💕💕

  • @troybagby4902
    @troybagby4902 6 років тому +3

    Oh Em Gee!!!! Sweetheart I am so sorry that you were going through all this. I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • @doe_eyed831
    @doe_eyed831 6 років тому +1

    Had tears in my eyes the entire time, it's really hard watching you go through this but I'm so proud of you for being so strong! I hope things start looking up from now on, love ♡

  • @MHoran86
    @MHoran86 6 років тому

    I went through something similar afew years back. Because of the nature of problem, I was to embarssed to tell anyone and pushed through the pain even though I had stopped eating for weeks, and because of the lack of nutrition, barely slept because of the cramps/charlie horses I dealt with all night. I'm stubborn so surrendering and going to the hospital always seemed like an extreme. When I finally went in and had surgeries I didn't tell anyone until after I was out. It sucks, but I'm glad you have people in your life that stick by you through all of this, I just found your channel and this video wasn't something I expected to to find, but subscribed and will check out some more of your videos when I can. This one is half a year old, so hopefully your doing better now

  • @nathanisip
    @nathanisip 6 років тому

    I hope it doesn’t happen again! Really inspiring how upbeat and outgoing you are, wishing you all the best in recovery.

  • @kannieschrijfnie2042
    @kannieschrijfnie2042 6 років тому

    I really admire your positivity while having to deal with all these physical problems. Sure hope your next anniversary will be together both in good health.

  • @ryuruker2
    @ryuruker2 6 років тому

    You are such a strong person, hope you get well in the shortest time

  • @adibaker.adibaker
    @adibaker.adibaker 6 років тому

    So glad that you are out of hospital and are on the mend. Just remember, you're doing great and your body is healing the way it needs to. Also, as a complete side note your hair looks great!