AN OPEN LETTER TO MY STOMA

[@annthistleton2930]

Awe wow Emily this was so emotional I'm sat here with full feeled tears as it is such a moving letter. it is kind of strange how we ostomy people get to know and love our stomas my soma I've named rose bud who has a lot of cariter but she stops me from having to worrie about where the toilet is and saves the embarrassing accidents I used to go through. thanks for up loading this video it was great.

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I love my Jpouch, but there are moments when I miss the ritual of changing a wafer or being able to poop on the couch haha. I am so grateful for everything my stomas did for me.

[@annthistleton2930]

Emily Parris I wish you all the best for the future Emely. Good luck with your J- pouch hope it works for u.

[@cerianbailey3049]

Please keep making videos. I think you’re totally inspiring :)

[@Catlady003]

Love the letter to Rosie 💕

[@patrickbullen6319]

After watching these documentary films of your experiences with colitis I feel utterly ashamed of myself. The fortitude you have shown in spite of the horror faced is inspiring and brings into focus what I must now do giving me resolve to endure surgery. Thanks ever so much for all the effort you put into making these videos and I hope you are now, or will soon be healthy and happy. Patrick UK, colitis since 2008.

[@mrsarcasm0]

Wow! Loved going through your journey i had my takedown surgery in january 2016. Life with a jpouch is great . I had UC for 21 years. i had it done in 2 surgeries. i went in thinking laproscopic but came out full blown open surgery. I agree talking about it does help make it eaiser to cope. Looking forward to hear how your takedown was. I had very positive experiences.. I too love talking abput it and sharing. best pf luck

[@ellscooper8442]

Why am I so emotional over this , I don't have a stoma but I related to this on a different level I guess. Thank you and stay strong

[@rachellada8631]

What was your second stoma’s name? Also what is your cats name? I seen the fur baby in the background. 🐱

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

I didn't name my second stoma.. I'm not sure why? I didn't even knowing that naming a stoma was a thing until I heard other people talking about it too, I thought it was just me. The cat's name is Spencer.

[@lipsmackrz707]

Wow. I’ve been binge watching all your videos. You are incredible!!! So knowledgeable and mature for your age. So strong. Thank you for sharing your experience. My fiancé’s brother has a bag and I’ve always been a little curious (I’m so interested in health care, I used to want to be a doctor when I was a child) his family doesn’t really talk about it or anything so hearing your story has definitely opened my eyes to what he went through and everything. I love these videos and hope you keep sharing your story with us! Take care!! :)

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

You should ask him about it! I promise he'll love that you're interested in it.

[@babybae695]

Emily your so strong and I'm so so so proud of you bye Rosie ❤😭🌹🥀

[@brittneyhafner759]

You are so cute aw I’m so glad I came across your channel!!

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

Thank you Brittney for taking the time out of your day to not only watch my video but to leave such a sweet comment!

[@brittneyhafner759]

Emily Parris no problem!! Thank you for replying!

[@whatsername3570]

💕💕💕💕 I relate to this so much!! ☺️ I had my ostomy for a year and just recently got him back permanently. I really missed him and I'm actually so happy to have him back and I talk to him all the time lol. Hope you're doing amazing now with your j-pouch. All the best! X

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

I'm going to do an update soon, but I am LOVING my Jpouch! I haven't felt this good in like six years! Why did you have to go back to your ostomy if you don't mind me asking?

[@jetaud555]

You are emotional, emily and that is good. be happy with that, dear. You will be a good Mum in due course. Blessings. Take care.XXx

[@Truevoyce]

My very very good friend had his Stoma brought to life this morning. You are everything! I was looking for resources and photos to send to him and I was lucky enough to find you. Thank you for your candid but positive and enriching outlook on your life with Rosey! Good luck and may you have many many years of health and happiness Emiliy! Thank you!

[@TheMommyMikka]

❤️ didnt think I would cry watching this video. I’m going in for bowel surgery number 3 but it’s been 11 years since last. They are worried with how I can’t eat right now I may end up with a stoma to allow healing before reconnecting. I am nervous a bit, but really I wanna know how it feels not to be a slave to the bathroom. I’m going 15-20 times a day. I have been prepped for for a ostomy last surgery. Met a nurse who went over everything and what to do expect and how a lot of her patients said living with it wasn’t bad at all from what they thought it would be. The stoma doesn’t make me scared or nervous, it’s the what about the leaks, will it smell, will it be seen in cloths when I don’t want it to be seen. The lifestyle with it makes me nervous not the actually having to have one. Thank you for your video, I know I’m not alone.

[@jetaud555]

A very nice letter. Be proud of your work. Be happy.

[@nicolehayse1830]

Hi Emily you are brave strong beautiful and you just made me crying because has hell always things that you did when you first met for colostomy colostomy I have a colostomy I have had 1 4 and a half he is I thank God everyday that I was given the opportunity because I like you I can know when my house because I would always have accidents made me feel embarrassed and made me feel like I had no control I am my body since having a colostomy unable to dialysis and not worry everything ship my pants thank you for formal video taping these things I hope one day to be able to chat with you via Instagram or Facebook god bless love you heaps still stay strong

[@fizzatahir9156]

@Emili can u hearing me?? Plz tell me about ur condition .. Right now Coz its 2021

[@PaperTerrace]

Ok girly, just found your channel and I'm in love with you!!! Thank you for being so open. I don't have an ostomy but your honesty and personality are just so refreshing!

[@eksvlogs1190]

I found you Chanel randomly I’m from Australia, but I’m truly inspired by how strong you look! I think you an amazing person having what you have gone through. I don’t know I how I would cope if I ever went through anything you have. I have a low pain tolerance

[@kimbasciano_]

you are so beautiful! I’ve been watching all your videos this evening & ive learned so much about UC which my bf has as well. he’s really struggling with a bad flare and I feel so bad that I can’t help him. thank you for sharing your story Emily! xoxo

[@brandynicole02]

did you not end up having your take down surgery in august?

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

Yes I did. I'm going to be doing an update on all that VERY soon! It's going to be a really long video so I need to work up the energy to get ready & then film it.

[@MrBatesford]

This made me cry so much, your a beautiful soul and have helped me to appreciate the life God has given me more, lots of love xx

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

Thank you so much Bella. You seriously have no idea how much this means to me. I never thought that my videos would reach this many people! 💜

[@MrBatesford]

Emily Parris all the way from Australia ❤️❤️❤️

[@blaarrosir7385]

You are so inspirational. You talk about your stoma with such confidence and honesty. It inspires me to be less ashamed and embarrassed about my own body. Thank you so much for being exactly who you are.

[@zhopkins3847]

This was so beautiful and powerful, I’ve just watched a couple of your videos for the first time and I’m truly inspired. To see you get on the internet and talk about your story like this is something I wish more people had the courage to do. I know you’ve surely inspired so many others out there by being such a rock for them and showing them it’s okay. I don’t know you but I appreciate you. It makes me so happy to see you creating content and standing strong. I’m so proud of you and I can’t wait to see where Life takes you in the near future. Cheers to the road to recovery and strength 💛🌻

[@scorpionattitude]

Beautiful. Wish you luck on the rest of your journey

[@kimbasciano_]

such a beautiful letter.

[@simply_christina87]

This is to sweet.

[@Mnhardison]

Can't wait for an update!

[@peytonf2105]

my stoma’s name is the trashman

[@kaiseronni1]

Where is the update!!??

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

Coming tomorrow! I have just been so busy with life and overwhelmed by the recent views on my videos! UPDATE COMING SOON! YAY!

[@kaiseronni1]

Emily Parris I've been following you on Insta and you look like you're doing really well! Congrats! My boyfriend has uc and has so far kept his colon but i still am very interested about all things related to it!

[@thebigfatwhitecat5937]

What a sweet letter to Rosie! I'm looking forward to an updated video about life with your J Pouch.

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

I'm going to be doing one very soon! I told someone else this, but it's going to be a very long video & I need to work up the energy to film it.

[@tinalancaster3227]

Emily Parris I was just wondering if you’d mind sharing your playlist of your music u listened to, while going through this? Music has always gotten me through my hardest times, and I’d love to know what u listened to to help u through yours. I have severe IBS but nothing like you’ve had to go through, I hope you’re doing good 😊

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

Of course! I have a huge long list of videos I want to film. I'm not sure if I'll do an entire video dedicated to that playlist stuff, but I definitely will include it in my videos soon!

[@tinalancaster3227]

Emily Parris Thanks for replying, it means a lot! I know you’re really busy but it’s good to see u feeling so much better😊

[@avtipsy]

What happens after you remove your stoma? How do you poop?

[@EmilyParrisVideos]

So they do a reconstructive surgery called a Jpouch where they form a fake rectum that holds stool out of your small intestine. You do have to go to the bathroom more than other people because the Jpouch can't hold as much as a colon can, & the poop is very watery because the colon pulls all the water from your poop but it's like I'm "normal" again