004 - Biting The Bullet: Crohns To Colostomy - Sean Francis
In this episode of The Survival Project, I sit down with Sean Francis.
Diagnosed as a teenager, Sean battled years of misdiagnosis, recurring abscesses, and relentless pain before finally opting for life-changing stoma surgery. What followed was a story of resilience, recovery, and rebuilding — from regaining his health and returning to work and training, to finding confidence, love, and laughter again.
Sean opens up about:
- Living with Crohn’s disease as a young man
- Adapting to life after stoma surgery
- The mental toll of chronic illness and how family support gets you through
- The role…
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