Saturday, 16 December 2023 07:02

I had 10-minute brush with death when my lungs collapsed - Toyin Lawani

Toyin Lawani, a renowned fashion entrepreneur from Nigeria, shared a distressing encounter she had while undergoing surgery. Lawani recounted a chilling incident where her lungs collapsed, leading to a terrifying 10-minute brush with death.

In a recent social media update, Lawani bravely opened up about her personal struggles. Taking to her Instagram page last Friday, the renowned personality disclosed a distressing medical diagnosis.

According to Lawani, she has been diagnosed with a degenerative spine and a cyst, shedding light on the challenges she is currently facing.

In a compelling video clip chronicling her transformative journey, she provides a firsthand account of the various stages leading up to the surgery and the obstacles encountered along the way. With remarkable clarity, she elucidates the intricacies of the procedure, which entailed the insertion of a spinal implant specifically targeting the C5 and C6 vertebrae.

She shared a chilling account of her near-death experience, stating, "I was clinically dead for a duration of 10 minutes." During her pregnancy, @kingtinukeleora experienced a series of significant discomforts, including neck, back, and leg pains.

In a harrowing turn of events, the individual in question found themselves in a distressing situation where their body became immobilised on the left side. This sudden paralysis rendered them completely unable to move.

During the interview, the Lawani revealed that they had been administered painkiller injections consistently.

She opened up about the true extent of her medical condition. With unwavering honesty, she disclosed that she has been diagnosed with a degenerative spine and a cyst in her brain. These revelations shed light on the seriousness of her health challenges.

In a remarkable turn of events, she experienced a death-defying ordeal, enduring a complete cessation of vital signs for an astonishing duration of 10 minutes.

However, thanks to the swift and skillful intervention of medical professionals, she was successfully resuscitated and brought back to life.

In a startling turn of events, it has been reported that her lungs have collapsed. This distressing medical condition, known for its severe impact on respiratory function, has left the affected a recent development, she in question has reported experiencing oedema, a condition characterised by the accumulation of fluid in the body.

This unfortunate circumstance arose subsequent to their pursuit of a medical intervention involving the installation of artificial implants in their spinal region, with the aim of restoring their ability to walk with ease.

However, it appears that this course of action has led to unforeseen complications, necessitating the utilisation of a tracheostomy tube for a duration of three months.



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