Renowned Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has revealed that her weight loss is due to a recent thyroid surgery following a cancer scare.
According to her, the surgery was part of a life-changing journey she and her family had to embrace.
Mercy Johnson disclosed this during an interaction with veteran actress Joke Silva
after being in the spotlight for her transformation.
“I had a cancer scare and I had my thyroid removed. It was a journey for us because we have kids, and my last born was just six months old at the time. My husband and I had to accept that this was the new us and move forward with the surgery,” she explained.
Mercy Johnson stated that the impact of the procedure was long-term, including being placed on medication for life.
“They told me I couldn’t miss my medication and explained the side effects. It was a lot to take in. I’m reconciling with all of this. I’ve reached a point where I understand this is who I am now, and I’m learning to live in this new comfort zone,” she shared.
