Omotola survives gallbladder surgery

Renowned Nollywood actress and producer Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has recently shared her experience of surviving gallbladder surgery.

On November 28, 2024, she detailed her ordeal on social media, recounting weeks of intermittent back and chest pains that escalated into a life-threatening condition.

Omotola revealed that severe pain twice forced her to rush to the hospital. A third emergency visit followed when she experienced intense stomach pain. Doctors conducted several tests, including a CT scan, ultrasound, and MRI, which revealed her gallbladder was dangerously dilated.

“Please join me as I thank God for Life and Good health. Have you been told by a doctor there’s nothing more we can do at this time, and you still feel like you’re dying? As you know by now, I had been getting my Films ready and After the day’s edit, I proceeded for the Academy Voting Member’s viewing of the Gladiator 11, but all through the viewing, I could not sit up .

“I had been rushed to the ER twice that week already for back – chest pains that would come intensely and leave the Next day! The doctors were checking for my now Hbp and intense Acid reflux! On the second admission the Doctor gave all the Drips, blood work and sent me home to manage? Luckily it left,” she wrote.

Surgeons quickly operated to remove her gallbladder. The actress expressed gratitude for the successful surgery and confirmed she is now recovering steadily. Her candid post touched many fans, who flooded her social media with messages of support and encouragement.

“However, after the movie, I knew there will be no talks with Denzel or Ridley Scott today. I needed to go! I threw up all night till there was nothing to throw up anymore. By morning the most dilapidating stomach pain started and so I was rushed again to emergency.

The third time! this time, I was wheeled in, straight for a CT scan, Ultrasound and the MRI. Then the Doctor came in and said you have to go in immediately for surgery! … to remove your Gall-gladder! It was so dilated, the Doctors wandered how I was not in more pain. More pain?”, she stated.

Omotola used her story to inspire her followers to embrace gratitude, even in difficult times.

“So the Fight for my Life began and today I am returning to give all the glory to God. So on this day , whether you’re in the US or not , there’s so much to thank God for , take some time to join in and give thanks. Not only for the gift of Life , but the gift of good health . The gift of a complete body or a sane mind to even dream of a better day!”, she urged.