I Might Need A Third Fibroid Surgery – Kemi Adetiba

Nollywood filmmaker Kemi Adetiba has said that she might undergo a third surgery for fibroid soon. She recently had her say while reacting to a post shared by Nigerian actress Ini Dima-Okojie on Instagram.

Ini had updated her followers on her battle with the health condition, forcing women with similar experiences to share their own story.

“We NEED a cure for fibroids 
In the meantime, I hope every woman dealing with it is hanging in there 
Just know that you are not alone ” Ini wrote.

Reacting in the comment section, Kemi simply wrote, “I’ve had surgery twice for this already, and it now seems I might need a third. Sigh.”

This is not the first time the talented producer will open up about her fibroid journey.

10 years ago, Kemi disclosed that she had secretly battled a severe case of fibroids for years before undergoing surgery.

According to her, she was rushed to the emergency room on a regular basis at the time, and the condition was a mental and emotional roller coaster for several years.

She, however, praised her Nigerian doctor who eventually came to her rescue after a New York medical practitioner wrongly adviced her to take out her womb.

“I battled with an extreme case of Fibroids in secret for many years. When I say extreme, I mean EXTREME. From being rushed to the ER where the intense PAIN wouldn’t even allow me cry, to being dangerously close to death because of anaemia, to the physical changes, the mental and emotional roller coaster it takes not only YOU.

Even with all the resources available to me, it was difficult making the right choices. I had one doctor in NY tell me that I would have to take out my ENTIRE womb, that my case was THAT bad. Smh. I was like Errrrmmm I haven’t had kids yet. I got a nonchalant ‘sorry’ and a Kanye-shrug. Things I endured Ehn??? SMH Thank God I found a doctor who thought that was rubbish… And he was a Nigerian… In Nigeria!!

It’s definitely something I would love to speak about, hoping that it helps someone out there. I won’t talk about anything other than MY experience. It’s been 6 months since I had the surgery. Even post-surgery is another whahala, but I’m fully healed now and it’s like I have a new lease on life!!

As you can probably tell from my instagram I kept quiet about it initially as it was a very personal experience that forced me into an extremely fragile mental and emotional space. I wasn’t ready for it to be public. Now that I am healed (by God’s Grace ) I would love to share my story hoping that it would help someone. Maybe a blog, or a video… Not sure yet, but I will do it for you guys. Thanks for all the messages and questions. Keep them coming. I’ll try to answer all that I can, and know you are not alone,” she added.