Tuesday 29 November 2022 03:12 PM Adele Roberts reveals her stoma will not be removed after bowel cancer battle trends now
Adele Roberts has revealed that her stoma is staying for the 'time being' as she gave an update on her bowel cancer battle.
The former Big Brother star, 43, was diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer last year and has since been fitted with a stoma bag while she waits for her colon to heal post-surgery.
And taking to her Instagram on Monday, Adele - who was declared cancer free in June - told how her stoma will remain in her body for now as doctors are currently unable to give her a stoma reversal at present.
Staying put: Adele Roberts has revealed that her stoma is staying for the 'time being' as she gave an update on her bowel cancer battle
A stoma is an opening on the abdomen that can be connected to either your digestive or urinary system to allow waste to be diverted out of your body.
Sharing snaps of herself showing off her colostomy bag, Adele penned: 'I had a meeting with my consultant and it looks like Audrey the #stoma is staying.
'She rides again! Well… she’s staying for the time being. It’s a long story but, essentially, it’s not possible to give me a reversal of my stoma anytime soon.
'He also casually mentioned that I’ve had my rectum removed. I might not be able to go to the toilet normally again ever… WTAF?!
Update: Taking to her Instagram on Monday, Adele - who was declared cancer free in June - told how her stoma will remain in her body for now as doctors are currently unable to give her a stoma reversal at present
'Anyway… for now - while I do have the honour of having a stoma I thought I could try & do some good. Share what life is like day to day & maybe things I find helpful?'
While Adele told of her shock at having her rectum awards, she also detailed how her feet are 'battered' from chemotherapy, explaining how her partner Kate Holderness has to apply plasters to her soles 'everyday' to help her walk.
Adele also admitted that she doesn't always feel 'confident' eating and drinking on nights out with a stoma, telling how she's always aware of the location of toilets at all times.
Illness: The former Big Brother star, 43, was diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer last year and has since been fitted with a stoma bag while she waits for her colon to heal post-surgery (pictured in 2021)
She rote: 'It might also be good to share how accessible places, events and venues are. These are things I have to be mindful of when I’m out & about. I’m still not confident eating and drinking away from home.
'So even if I’m lucky enough to be out at night, DJing or at an event I don’t stay long, I don’t eat or drink much and I’ve got a military knowledge of where every toilet is - especially the accessible ones.'
The radio personality went on to state that she was unaware having a stoma would classify her as having a 'non-visible disability' and the realisation motivated her to share her day-to-day life with living with a stoma in a bid to help others.
News: Sharing snaps of herself showing off her colostomy bag, Adele penned: 'I had a meeting with my consultant and it looks like Audrey the #stoma is staying'
She went on: 'I also didn’t realise but having a stoma is classed as a ‘non visible’ disability. Thanks to Radio 1 & the diversity and inclusion team at the BBC who recently did a brilliant session on disability. It definitely helped me realise I can help a lot more in terms of sharing my day to day and
