Actress and filmmaker Lydia Forson has disclosed a personal aspect of her life that she had previously kept private from her followers.
The vivacious, almost plus-sized actress who rose to fame after she participated in the Next Movie Star reality show hosted in Nigeria, revealed that she endured the discomfort of fibroids for a decade before receiving the necessary medical assistance.
Lydia Forosn opened up about her challenging experience to highlight Fibroids Month in July, a period dedicated to raising awareness about this condition.
In sharing her journey, which has struck a chord with many of her female audience members, she expressed her gratitude for the support she has received.
Here’s what she posted in a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter:
“July is Fibroid Awareness Month To the women who’ve had to live in constant pain, multiple surgeries, questions about children, if you’re pregnant because of how you look, or the fear that you never will; you’re not alone. I lived in pain for 10 years before I got help.
“So many women have stories they can’t share, because of how painful it is; but I’m happy for the brave ones who do. You give courage to many women and educate even more. For some of us, we were completely ignorant until our diagnosis.
“For years I was in severe pain, sometimes so paralyzing I couldn’t move. It wasn’t until I ended up in emergency and blanked out, that I knew something was wrong. And when doctors ran the test, they discovered I had fibroids.
“The worst part of this journey was not the surgery, thankfully I had great doctors who took fantastic care of me. It was in the fear of the unknown; the first doctor almost gave me no hope at all. Suggesting even that I go out and find anyone to have a baby with. ( long story)
“But when I met the right doctors, they gave me such a sense of relief, told me hard truths without scaring me, and gave me the courage I needed to have my surgery.
“Today I’m grateful that I don’t have to live in so much pain, grateful that no one else will find me on a bathroom floor too paralyzed to move. Grateful that I don’t have to be rushed into emergency and even more grateful that I’m alive to share my story, when some aren’t.
“My story is a lot more complicated than I’ve shared, and this is just a summary.But to any woman reading this, I do hope you’re inspired to run tests, ask questions about your body, and also not feel so alone with the things you have to live with.
“I have to thank Dr. Bilson of blessed memory and @DrKevWoodz for the introduction and support. 🙏🏾
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