James Farnham, the youngest son of Australian music legend John Farnham, has revealed the success of a major surgery that helped him reclaim his health – and his life.
In a candid social media post, James shared that he recently marked the one-year anniversary of the operation to reverse his colostomy and ileostomy, surgical procedures that divert waste from the intestines through a stoma in the abdominal wall.
“Wow, what a difference a year makes,” he wrote. “Exactly 12 months ago today, I was going in for my third surgery, hoping to finally reverse my colostomy/ileostomy. It worked.”
Farnham admitted he kept quiet about the procedure at the time, fearing another setback. “I was scared it would go wrong again. It always seemed to,” he said. “But this time, I healed properly and there were no complications.”
Since the operation, Farnham said he has been rebuilding in every way – physically, mentally, and emotionally. He’s returned to the gym, cleared his head, and reconnected with his musical passions.
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Adding to his joy, James also became a father for the first time this year. He and his partner, Tessa Effendi, welcomed their son Jett in June. The baby weighed just over 3.1 kilograms at birth, and James described fatherhood as his “biggest dream.”
Reflecting on how far he’s come, Farnham said, “Two years ago, I couldn’t imagine feeling this way. I was angry, lost, didn’t want to go anywhere or see anyone. Life felt like a dead end. Today, I can finally say, I love my life. I’m genuinely happy.”
The uplifting post comes amid ongoing support for the Farnham family. James’ father, John Farnham, also endured a major health scare, undergoing a 12-hour operation for throat cancer in August 2022. He has since made a full recovery.
James signed off his message with a note of encouragement: “If you’re struggling, just hang in there. Check in on your mates. Be kind to yourself. Life’s weird and unpredictable, but it can surprise you in the best ways.”
Fans flooded the comments with praise and support, calling his journey “inspiring” and “incredible”.
“Amazing mate. You should be bloody proud of yourself!” one wrote. Another added, “Onwards and upwards.”
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