The thespian, in an interview with PUNCHng, said the surgery may not seem life-threatening to some people, but it was the most serious medical challenge she had ever faced.
The mother of four who is now based abroad with her entire family explained that her body finally broke down after months of extreme work stress.
The veteran claimed that she was scared after being taken to the emergency room multiple times before medical professionals determined that she required emergency surgery.
Omotola claims that after finding a scar on her stomach, the physicians informed her that her gallbladder was too large for keyhole surgery.
The actress stated that she chose to make her tale public in order to inspire others to put their health first.
She said,
“For some people, it might not seem like a life-threatening surgery, but for me, it was. I had never faced anything of that severity before and had been rushed to the emergency department multiple times.
“I had been working non-stop, editing my movies Mother’s Love and RR across two continents, barely sleeping two hours a day. My body was overworked.
Eventually, I was rushed to the hospital after several visits and told I needed immediate surgery. It was shocking and terrifying. My husband wasn’t around, and my kids were scared.
After the surgery, I discovered a scar on my stomach. The surgeon explained that my gallbladder was too enlarged to be removed through keyhole surgery. It was a lot to process.
I tell people now, if you ever feel sharp pains in your chest or back, get a CT scan or MRI immediately. Don’t wait like I did.”
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