Omotola Jalade thanks God for life as she undergoes successful surgery

Veteran Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about a recent health scare that led to surgery, expressing deep gratitude for life and recovery. The star took to Instagram to reflect on her Thanksgiving and the medical emergency she faced.

Omotola revealed she had been suffering from intense stomach pain, prompting multiple visits to the emergency room. Despite undergoing tests for high blood pressure and severe acid reflux, it was later discovered that her gallbladder was severely inflamed and needed immediate removal. In her emotional post, she shared the intensity of the ordeal, recalling how she had thrown up all night before the life-saving surgery was performed.

She wrote, “After multiple hospital visits, I was rushed in for CT scans, ultrasounds, and an MRI. The doctors were shocked that I wasn’t in more pain. But in that moment, the fight for my life began.” Omotola expressed her gratitude for the gift of life and good health, urging her followers to take time to give thanks, whether it's for their body’s well-being or the ability to dream of a brighter future. 

Omotola’s post resonated with many, as she celebrated not only her recovery but the gift of health and strength that she had been blessed with. #HappyThanksgiving