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Does anyone follow Deborah James? (AKA Bowel Babe)

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NoWigNoWit · 14/01/2022 07:43

www.instagram.com/bowelbabe/p/CYr47RBoWRv/?utm_medium=share_sheet

I’ve been following her for a few years now and this is her latest update. She’s such an incredible and inspirational woman.

I don’t know her whatsoever but it’s made feel sad reading this and I have everything crossed for her she makes a speedy recovery.

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notawittyname1954 · 14/01/2022 08:05

Yes I do and saw her post. It sounds really serious. Not that long ago she was dancing in sparkly boots. I really hope she recovers. She is a brave woman.

2022sucksalready · 14/01/2022 08:07

No, but I saw her being interviewed recently and was totally in awe. Incredible woman and amazing attitude and outlook/approach to life. I hope she is ok.

KingRoloIV · 14/01/2022 08:18

I follow her, she’s nothing short of inspirational! I just don’t know how she deals with it all. Truly amazing woman😍

Fuckitydoodah · 14/01/2022 08:21

I follow her and feared the worst when she hadn't posted for over a week, as she's normally a prolific poster. I can't imagine how scary things feel for her and her family right now.

ShirleyBadass · 14/01/2022 08:39

@Fuckitydoodah

I follow her and feared the worst when she hadn't posted for over a week, as she's normally a prolific poster. I can't imagine how scary things feel for her and her family right now.
Yes same. She's such an inspiration and so full of sunshine. Really hope she gets through this latest hurdle.
notawittyname1954 · 15/01/2022 22:14

Has anyone seen her recent instagram. Poor girl she has had multiple operations with more to come

chinchin77 · 15/01/2022 22:18

podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/you-me-and-the-big-c-putting-the-can-in-cancer/id1356165446?i=1000547074983

This was recorded recently. She is amazing. A true hero.

VelmaandShaggy · 15/01/2022 22:44

Yes, I follow her Facebook updates and stories. She is so able to hold it together and document her story and bring other cancer sufferers together, it really is remarkable. I always hope to see positive, or at least ploughing on more recently nowadays, updates from her, loving life every inch even whilst it gets harder

Fuckitydoodah · 15/01/2022 22:46

She looks so very poorly in the reel she's posted tonight. You wonder how much more her body can take. She's done so well to beat the odds each time that she's kind of felt invicible.

notawittyname1954 · 15/01/2022 22:52

@Fuckitydoodah I so agree with everything you've said. More operations to go and she is understandably looking frail. Her willpower and courage and determination is incredible but her poor body has taken such a battering.

Kitkat151 · 15/01/2022 22:53

I think she’s beautiful.....and she has such a lovely family..,.i love to see the tiktoks of her and her mum and daughter dancing

SouthernFashionista · 15/01/2022 22:54

Not a fan but obviously feel for her. Awful situation for her and her family.

Radyward · 15/01/2022 23:22

I saw her on BBC breakfast in December and was blown away by her positivity and outlook. Have been following her since and am rooting for her . She is just amazing

Teenagetrouble · 22/01/2022 21:41

Have you seen her tonight and doing the celine impression. She is incredible

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Radyward · 24/01/2022 20:37

I think she is an inspiration to those fighting cancer esp where the odds are stacked against them.She is still here 5 yrs after diagnosis and so positive
I just thought her stay in hospital was warts and all and sobering . Im worried for followers who themselves have cancer watching this latest battle.

TheVolturi · 24/01/2022 20:41

She is amazing, brave, beautiful, inspiring, funny and lovely. Wishing her all the bestFlowersFlowers

LuvMyBoyz · 24/01/2022 22:16

I started following her 3 years ago when I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. I am now recovered. She gave me such hope and is truly inspirational.

SouthernFashionista · 25/01/2022 09:59

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Daisy95 · 25/01/2022 10:10

@SouthernFashionista why?? Because she's trying to actually live and enjoy her life? shes been through hell and still has a smile on her face? I cannot fathom your thinking behind your comment? i literally can't think why anyone would have anything negative to say about her?

Floundery · 25/01/2022 10:13

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SouthernFashionista · 25/01/2022 10:27

Got it one @Floundery

Sparklingbrook · 25/01/2022 10:39

I think she's portraying her life on Instagram, trying to remain as positive as she can.

Kitkat151 · 25/01/2022 19:21

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TwoBigNoisyBoys · 25/01/2022 19:33

I know who she is but know nothing else…I have her book ready to listen to on Audible but I haven’t got round to it yet. I haven’t seen her social media posts either. Interested as to why she’s so divisive though?

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