Adele Roberts shares surgery fears as stoma bag 'escapes' causing major issues

Adele Roberts was fitted with a stoma bag after undergoing colostomy surgery to remove a bowel tumour during a cancer fight - but now the medical device has come loose

Adele Roberts may be forced to undergo surgery after her stoma bag came loose and she has struggled to get it reattached.

The 45-year-old Radio presenter was first diagnosed with bowel cancer in October 2021 and has previously undergone surgery, chemotherapy treatment and had a stoma bag fitted while battling the condition. The star has revealed she named her stoma Audrey - but the pouch, which collects waste from the body, had been uncooperative lately.

Taking to social media on Thursday, the former Big Brother contestant explained that the prosthetic medical device had come loose and she was struggling to get it reattached. She had tried laying out flat for hours and also using sugar to try to draw out fluids from the stoma and reduce swelling.

Sharing a number of photos on Instagram, showing her laying on the floor and on a mattress, the reality show icon wrote: "Spent the last few days horizontal. Somewhere between Sunday night and Monday morning, Audrey escaped from her bag… and she will not go back in.

"She’s MASSIVE - like the hulk... No amount of sweet talk, sugar or ice (all actual legit methods of helping) are working." Adele also shared photos of nurses working to help her. She continued: "This is the second time my stoma has prolapsed but it’s never been for this long. I’m so worried about her. I’m keeping everything crossed that we can get her back in and save her. I feel like she’s a whale that’s accidentally washed up on the beach. We need to get her back in the sea."

Thanking those who have helped care for her, the radio host went on: "Once again the whole @nhs team and my wonderful stoma nurse Elaine have been NEXT LEVEL. Elaine especially has gone above and beyond. Just one more go at getting the Audster back in… or otherwise she’s at risk of surgery… one of the options involves chopping her cheeky little head off - and starting again… and I doubt she wants that."

Adele went on to express her fear that her health issue could interfere with sporting plans, writing: "I’m gutted, I’m so worried about her. Shes struggling a lot. Praying for a speedy recovery… plus we’ve kinda got a ‘6 star world marathon challenge’ to do… and the next marathon is next week. PLEASE BEHAVE AUDREY!! Why are you doing this?!"

She continued: "Fingers crossed we can make it to Chicago… run, walk or crawl… we’ll give it our best shot - we’re so grateful to everyone who has supported or donated to us so far… and if it’s safe to do so… we’ll complete it… no matter how long it takes. I’m so inspired by so many of the incredible people in the running community and the charities I’m raising money for (@cr_uk & @attitudemag Foundation). In the words of the incredible bowel babe - ‘rebellious hope’."

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