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Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her private health battle and the journey that led to her noticeable weight loss, which has recently sparked controversy on social media.
In a candid conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, the movie star revealed that she had a cancer scare, which resulted in the removal of her thyroid. She shared that the experience was life-changing, not just for her but also for her family.
“It was like a journey for us because we have kids and my lastborn was six months old at that time,” she said. “We kept saying, we had to understand this is the new us, let’s go get the surgery done.”
She further explained that following the surgery, she was placed on lifelong medication, and doctors stressed the importance of not missing her doses due to the potential side effects.
“When we got there, they said I was going to be on medication for the rest of my life,” she recounted. “We had to sit down; they were telling me I can’t miss my medication, explaining the side effects.”
Reflecting on her sudden weight loss, which has drawn speculation from fans and the public, Mercy Johnson expressed that she is now learning to embrace her new reality.
“I’m at the point where you realise this is where we are,” she said. “Let’s grow from here and live in this comfort zone.”
