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I was diagnosed with fibroid in 2017 – Actress Ini Dima Okojie reveals
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<p>Nollywood actress, Ini Dima-Okojie, has revealed that she is currently recovery from surgery as she was diagnosed with fibroid since 2017.</p>
<p>She disclosed this via her Instagram page on Wednesday, December 30th, 2020.</p>
<p>Sharing her fibroid journey, she wrote:</p>
<p>&#8220;Hey Guys, I know it’s been a minute!.<br />
I want to share something quite personal with you&#8230; but I think it’s important.<br />
Cos this is something that apparently affects about 6-8 in every 10 black women but no one talks about It.</p>
<p>I found out I had fibroids in 2017, I remember freaking out so much. The first gynecologist I saw said if it wasn’t really bordering me he would advice I leave it alone but that I had better go and quickly get married (? no jokes).&#8221;</p>
<p>She continued:<br />
&#8220;Anyways, fast forward to March 2020, the bulge on my lower belly had gotten bigger &; my new gynecologist advised I take out the fibroids. Then Covid happened and we had to put the surgery on hold.<br />
In the mean time I tried other things&#8230; herbs, clean diet, exercise&#8230;</p>
<p>Now fast forward to November, the bulge in my tummy had now increased significantly so I decided to go do another pelvic scan &; was told I had to get an MRI cos the fibroids were now bigger than what the ultrasound machine could adequately measure.<br />
Bottom line I had to have the surgery as soon as possible.&#8221;</p>
<p>She, then, gave all glory to God Almighty for saving her life during the surgery and also thanked family members for staying with her during her plight.</p>
<p>&#8220;I had the surgery, it was successful and I’m now healing slowly but surely.<br />
I just want to thank God Almighty for showing up and showing out for me!!!!<br />
I want to thank my family and friends especially my mum and my Aunty Biola who moved in to the hospital and never left my side. I want to thank Dr Esue &; all the Drs &; Nurses at Cedarcrest hospital for taking such good care of me.<br />
And finally I want to thank you guys who have been sending me messages/Dms, wondering if I’m okay &; praying for me anyway. ?&#8221;.</p>
<p>She also advised woman who are also dealing with fibroid to ask questions.</p>
<p>&#8220;To the women out there dealing with fibroids. I know what a lonely road it can be.. not to talk of the pain and discomfort and then there are the ignorant ‘congrats on your pregnancy’ comments to deal with ?<br />
It’s okay they don’t know any better.<br />
I want you to know that my Dms are opened to you. If you want to ask questions, talk or even just rant. (I’ll respond once I get stronger)</p>
<p>I know 2020 has been a tough year<br />
But we are tougher!!! We’re still here&#8230; we survived!!! That alone is a huge feat.<br />
Let’s remember to be kind to ourselves and to others. I pray 2021 is better to us all!.&#8221;</p>