Actress Ini Dima-Okojie shares update on her 3-year battle with fibroid

Sultry Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has taken to social media to share an update on her 3-year battle with fibroid which made her give up on bread, milk, and other foods.

The thespian in a TikTok video shared on October 6, 2024, noted that the efforts she has been making to combat her ailment which includes taking supplements seem to be working.

According to Ini, a recent a recent ultrasound scan result showed that the fibroids had reduced in size after she forced herself to make some lifestyle changes.

“I made some lifestyle changes since I found out that the fibroids are back. So I went to the hospital recently to do an ultrasound scan and the fibroids are shrinking, so we’re doing something right; something is working.” She said.

Recall that the actress disclosed in a post on her Instagram page on July 17, while updating her fans about her health challenges that she is surprised that the fibroid has returned after undergoing invasive surgery to remove it years ago.

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She said; “I want to share something important with you today. If you’ve been following me, you would probably know that before the end of 2020, I had a myomectomy, which is an invasive surgery to take out fibroids.

‘‘The surgery was successful; my doctor removed every single fibroid and I healed well. It’s been 3 years since the surgery and unfortunately, the fibroids are back.”

While recognizing the emotional toll of her setback at the time, she stated that the news has been difficult for her and that she has no plans to undergo another surgery to get them removed.

Ini said; “It’s very disheartening and it hasn’t been the easiest couple of months but I’m okay. I’ve come to terms with it, and I don’t want to do another surgery anytime soon. This time I want to take a holistic approach towards shrinking the fibroids.”

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