- Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde shared her life-threatening health scare on Instagram, revealing she underwent surgery to remove her gallbladder
- The actress expressed gratitude to God for her life and good health and encouraged fans to appreciate the gift of life
- Netizens, including colleagues, flood her comments section with heartfelt wishes and words of encouragement, praying for Omotola’s speedy recovery
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde recently opened up about a life-threatening medical emergency she faced. In the spirit of Thanksgiving Day, she expressed deep gratitude to God for preserving her life and giving her a renewed appreciation for its fragility.
The US-based actress shared on her Instagram page @realomosexy about her health challenges and how she had undergone major surgery to remove her gall bladder.
Omotola revealed that she had been rushed to the emergency room a couple of times from brief intense pains, which finally hit the rock while she was getting her movie ready and heading to the Academy Voting Member's Gladiator II movie preview.
She posted: “Please join me as I thank God for Life and Good health. (so my first caption didn't post and this is another not as passionate as the first one) arghhh! Have you been told by a Doctor" There's Nothing more we can do at this time"? And you still feel like you're dying?
“As you know by now, I had been getting my Films ready and After the day's edit, I proceeded for the Academy Voting Member's viewing of the Gladiator 11.... but all through the viewing, I could not sit up... you see, I had been rushed to the ER twice that week already for back chest pains that would come intensely and leave the Next day!
“The doctors were checking for my now Hbp and intense Acid reflux! On the second admission the Doctor gave all the Drips, blood work and sent me home to manage? Luckily it left …
“However... after the movie, I knew there will be No talks with Denzel or Ridley Scott today. I needed to go! I threw up all Night till there was Nothing to throw up anymore.
“By Morning the Most Dilapidating Stomach pain started and so I was rushed Again to Emergency... the Third time! This time, I was wheeled in, straight for a CT scan, Ultrasound and the MRI. Then the Doctor came in and said you have to go in immediately for Surgery!... to Remove your Gall-gladder !!! It was so Dilated, the Doctors wondered how I was not in more pain. More pain???!
“So the Fight for my Life began and today I am returning to Give all the Glory to God. So on this day, whether you're in the US or not, there's so much to thank God for, take some time to join in and give Thanks.
“Not only for the gift of Life, but the gift of good health. The gift of a complete body or a sane mind to even dream of a better day! #Happy Thanksgiving Friends. God is good.”
Omotola's testimony sparks emotional response from netizens
Following her post, netizens, colleagues included, flooded the comments section with heartfelt wishes and words of encouragement, praying for Jalade's speedy recovery.
TheRadar curated some below:
@Yemialade posted: “😪❤️God be praised for his healings and protection in your life. Amen”
@Monalisacode commented: “sending you hugs babes❤️🥓❤️🫂”
@omonioboli commented: “God is in your story love🙏❤️”
@nedubellefu_cakes_et_events posted: “Ejihi nwa odum achu aja.📌
English: Haven't seen where a baby lion was used for sacrifice.📌
You're in Christ and Christ in God so you see, no weapon can ever be risen... #Zoe life🙌 🙏”
@linedochie commented: “God is on top of your case Omosexy. Your healing has begun. Wishing you a speedy recovery.”
@miimii_e commented: “God walks with you mum! You are covered and anointed by HIS grace 🙏❤️”
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