I needed surgery again | Hannah Witton

2018 has been a YEAR! My second surgery in 5 months... ffs. #MonaTheStoma
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[@jessicabrusich]

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!

[@jadziaspeed50]

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 KZbin 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]

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 😂✔👍❤

[@HealingandHarm]

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]

Adam Calladine +

[@maes879]

Who’s dan?

[@iluvearth99]

Mae Sandhu her boyfriend, I believe

[@moonthurst]

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.

[@davidwebb4904]

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]

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.

[@Catrionaos]

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 ❤️

[@moirasimpson6718]

Same happened to me 2 years ago after I had my large bowel removed 😞

[@erinhalden2019]

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!

[@DesertStars27]

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.

[@yeracontra]

Best of luck for your recovery xxxx you are so strong!! i'm final year medical student just finished my surgical rotation. so interesting to hear things from the patient perspective!!! i didn't realise how much of a difference those sponge thingy makes. also- you explained adhesions and bowel obstruction perfectly!

[@kebigelow97]

A&E Accident and Emergency aka ER.

[@coombeslauren]

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

[@lovincraigxx]

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

[@markwheeler202]

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

[@ChaosInSpace]

Your health journey sounds a bit like a game of snakes and ladders, you hit a snake that took you back down a bit but now you know where a couple more ladders are so you can get back to where you were a bit faster. I hope you land on even more ladders for the course of your recovery 💛💛💛💛💛

[@CharP13]

This is one of the best analogies I’ve ever seen! 😍

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Charlotte Armstrong Yes - excellent analogy! When I was going through 6 months of chemo I felt the same. Every 3 weeks I slid down a long snake, and it took the next 3 weeks to climb up a long and exhausting ladder, only to find another snake at the top! That analogy really helped me at the time.

[@kateellenberry]

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

[@zoecollums5112]

Glad you’re doing well again! ❤️❤️

[@Torsee]

Thinking of you! ☺👍👍

[@ElodiesLife]

I’m so so sorry to hear this. You are so strong, I cannot even imagine going through half of this. I hope you have good recovery from now on ❤️

[@allinad]

Speedy recovery!

[@meganpayne775]

Gosh Hannah! Here’s to 2019!! ☀️

[@EverybodyHurts7]

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

[@learntolove1068]

Get well soon

[@joeltohill3905]

hugs hannah

[@irethcoisss]

Get well soon Hannah, you are doing so well ♥️

[@lolafiiona7014]

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.

[@Gavinotts]

Hannah stay strong praying for you

[@JoeJ-8282]

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!

[@Bubbles01225]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Wishing you the best xx

[@lilynelson1478]

I hope recovery is kind to you, I'm wishing you so much strength !!

[@sophieallan4129]

Lots of love and prayers to you Hannah! Hope you heal and recover super quickly!

[@estrellAllertse]

Big hugs to you, too💛💛💛

[@stephdorson1995]

Aww Hannah I'm sorry you have been through all of this but you're one strong,awesome human,as I'm sure you are aware!!! 💜

[@phoebeh4250]

Sending you all the best 💜💜 so good of you to be open about this! xxxxx

[@WaistHighView]

Wow! I've had my fair share of hospital experiences, but this is another level of intensity. I'm so sorry, it sucks, but glad to hear physical recovery is going well!

[@aimeekeenan5221]

You’re so strong Hannah for going through this and talking so openly about it! Get well soon, we’re all rooting for you ❤️

[@jason300c1]

I believe in you

[@Skeithization]

Get well soon!

[@doe_eyed831]

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 ♡

[@ismailnegm00]

I wish you to be better plz recover fast we all are here for you

[@xdreamscometruex8266]

Wishing you speedy recovery

[@paulinepprice]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!!! You and your man are going to do fine.💞 It shows that you see things through together.😊😘

[@solothagreat]

Get well soon 💐💐💐

[@TearsOfEternity]

Huge hugs to you, Hannah! I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[@lemonfrume]

Hannah - you are one brave Cookie. Respect !!

[@secretunknown3006]

I wish all the best for you.

[@chrisclark4010]

I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that. listening to you tell the story about it honestly put a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye for you I hope you never have to experience that again big hugs to you keep us all updated I wish you well

[@Harri_Jay_Kay]

I've been fed through a nasogastric tube but never had one to drain my stomach - I wasn't aware that was a thing. Sorry you've been through this and hope you have a speedy recovery. x

[@minyeonkim337]

Get well soon.

[@jason300c1]

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

[@annahynson1177]

You are so strong, Hannah! I am in awe of you xx

[@lauratempleman3877]

I’m sorry you’re having to deal with all of this Hannah, but you can get through this, you did it once and you can damn well do it again! Keep that PMA! I wish you a speedy recovery, and I’m sending you lots of love! You’re so brave and inspiring!

[@Fenyally]

so sorry you're going through this, and wishing you the best and quickest recovery!!

[@montymontano8618]

The spirit you display in these videos is an inspiration.

[@TheRichrocker]

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!

[@davidcadman4468]

BIG HUGS BACK AT YOU!!! So much of what you talk about in this is in such a good humour, it is hard to realize how devastating it must have been, except that it happened to me after knee surgery... a fall put me back 2 months, but better than the 6 months after surgery... keep cool (have a daughter up in Liverpool, sweating it out)... both mentally and physically... cheers, dc

[@annettegreen6689]

Bless you Hannah this has been a rough month! Talk away, I'm so glad it helps and we are all rooting for you. Take it easy on yourself now xxxxxxxx

[@MorallyGray]

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!

[@johnathanshadowhunter8801]

I'll be praying for you that you heal faster

[@Marie-hu7xd]

So sorry you have to go trough all of this. I hope you recover quickly and have no further complications. I am so impressed with how you cope with all of this. You are so strong!

[@irmak2898]

Wishing you a speedy & wonderful recovery Hannah! Your openness about the entire process is very helpful for increasing awareness about IBD. Lots of love xx

[@EllieandNikon]

When I saw this on your Twitter, I was so annoyed for you cus you don’t deserve all of this! You’re so lovely! So happy you’re strong and fabulous xx

[@nataliewixon8835]

So glad it helps you to be able to share your story! So amazing and strong Hannah!

[@MicahAndersenNeverStopWriting]

oh hannah darlin :( so glad to hear you're recovering well though!

[@jason300c1]

Your going to be fine.. Its nust great you got to go through this teriiabke experience.. You have such a positive soul.. Its so much that you went through it.. But I hope you can see the positive in going through something crazy.. And be able to say.. I know something about life now.. That I can use to help people.. I really want to see you do great things

[@ladybug6443]

Can't imagine what it must have been to go through surgeryagain. I'm sorry and hope you are felling better now. Wish you all of the best!

[@CaptainSpauld1ng]

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

[@clairehaggett1959]

You're so strong Hannah! You can do this!!!

[@chloetucker8970]

I’m so in awe of how strong you are

[@peterwallison]

Get well soon, you're such a brave girl!!

[@SpiffyMcSnazzy]

Oh no, Hannah. I'm so sorry you KEEP going through this sh*t. As always, thank you for sharing your story.

[@troybagby4902]

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.

[@SanabiturAnimaMea]

I’m so sorry you had to go through this again. Good luck with your recovery

[@theflutterbyroom]

Good to hear you're on the mend.

[@laurenszabo9381]

Stay strong 💛 wishing you a successful recovery.

[@CruikshankSCP]

Stinks that you had to get another surgery for your stoma Hannah. I am sorry that this happened to you. I am glad that you are okay

[@jessicab6305]

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! 💛💛💛

[@frankeyunfiltered9049]

Glad you're back on the mend! Lots of happy thoughts that your stamina returns soon! 💜

[@amberisabel9474]

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

[@Gurkhyvel]

Glad you’re feeling better again, hope you will have a smooth recovery xx

[@nemaisrach]

Feel better soon Hannah! You're awesome

[@elizabethromo5560]

Love your resilience ❤

[@ameydunc]

You're such a strong lil' bean, so glad you are recovering faster this time around!

[@manuelolivaresjr]

I know it wasn't easy but i really admire for your strength to keep going and still see the positive side and also still talk to us and being there to be part of your life. i love you for that!! you are best and keep it up!

[@yourmuddymind]

You are so incredibly strong! Sending lots and lots and lots of love! ❤☀

[@emily-qe3yu]

Wishing u a full recovery and NO more operations 💛💪

[@dk_cds]

YOU’RE SO STRONG. thank you for sharing your experience and helping so much people.

[@beckiebeckie123]

You're so unbelievably brave

[@Rachel-ob3pv]

Sending you so much love my dear. I can't begin to imagine what this whole process has been like for you

[@wayne4998]

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!!!

[@syncope89]

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.

[@lauriebrousseau]

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

[@Lana-dg7yc]

Thinking of you!! I hope the recovery goes well, you're amazing and so strong and I can't wait to see all the amazing things you're going to be doing once you're up and about

[@luciasanchez6860]

Im so sorry this happened. I can only imagine what it must be like, i hope you get better soon!!!!

[@amandamakesstuff1383]

I’m sorry you’ve had to go through all that! Glad recovery is looking better this time, wishing you all the good luck in the world.

[@jeffgarlick]

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!

[@sarahpradolin4320]

Thank you for making this video and sharing it on your channel! I hope you are recovering well xx

[@MusicLovesGigi]

You're so strong and inspirational, you have no idea! I hope everything goes smooth from now on, wishing you all the best ❤️

[@ReadsAndFeeds]

Hannah I'm so sorry this happened! I hope you recover speedily and that Mona doesn't play up again anytime soon. Your strength and bravery is truly remarkable and I wish you all the best.

[@shuilung826]

I'm so glad you're better, and thanks for sharing! Best wishes for your recovery!

[@nils21v]

I wish you much strength, get well soon.