Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has broken her silence concerning her recent health journey, clarifying why she has lost so much weight in recent months.
The movie star, known for her vibrant screen presence and down-to-earth personality, became a trending topic after fans expressed worry over her sudden physical transformation.
However, the actress has now revealed that her weight loss is connected to a major health scare.
In a heartfelt conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, Mercy explained that she faced a terrifying cancer scare and had to undergo thyroid removal surgery.
According to her, the experience was a turning point in her life and her family had to accept the changes that followed.
“I had a cancer scare and I had my thyroid removed,” she said.
“It was like a journey for us because we have kids, and my last born was six months old at that time.”
The Nollywood actress, who is also a mother of four, emphasized the emotional and physical impact the diagnosis had on her family.
She shared that her husband was by her side throughout the difficult period, and they both had to mentally prepare for life after the surgery.
“We kept saying, we had to understand this is the new us, let’s go get the surgery done,” she added.
Mercy revealed that doctors informed her she would need to be on medication for the rest of her life.
Despite the stress that came with such a reality, she chose to embrace the new chapter.
“When we got there, they said that I was going to be on medication for the rest of my life,” she explained.
“We had to sit down; they were saying I can’t miss my medication, telling me the side effects.”
Therefore, the actress admitted that adjusting to this new phase has been tough.
However, she’s learning to accept it as part of her journey.
“So, I’m reconciling with this you are saying [my weight loss],” she said. “I’m at the point where you realize that this is where we are, let’s grow from here and live in this comfort zone.”
Meanwhile, her openness has been received with praise from fans who appreciate her transparency and bravery.
The revelation also sheds light on the emotional toll health conditions can take, especially when they involve long-term changes.
