Placed on Life Medication Intake
- Safiu Kehinde
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her sudden weight loss, attributing the controversial development to her battle with cancer.
The actress had sparked concerns over her drastic weight loss, with rumours and some speculations suggesting alleged in take of slimming tea.
However, Mercy Johnson diclosed her health challenges a recent conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva.
As captured in a video shared on X on Monday, the actress explained that she had a cancer scare and underwent a thyroid removal surgery.
This, according to the actress, has place her on medication which she will be taking for the rest of her life.
“I had a cancer scare and I had my thyroid removed. It was like a journey for us because we have kids and my lastborn was six month old at that time.
“We (my husband and I) kept saying, we had to understand this is the new us, let’s go get the surgery done.
“When we got there, they said that I was going to be on medication for the rest of my life.
“We had to sit down, they were saying I can’t miss my medication, telling me the side effects.
“So, I’m reconciling with this you are saying (my weight loss).
“I’m at the point where you realised that this is where we are, let’s grow from here and live in this comfort zone.” the actress said.