Congratulations Doc. My sister died 9 years ago due to complications from her brain tumour surgery. She was in comma for 2 weeks, lost her sight completely. Two years later, the tumour came back. Radiation and chemotherapy. Second surgery done. A year later, the tumour grew again on the same spot. Both surgeries were done in Norway. Her husband sent her home to Nigeria cos he couldn’t take care of her anymore. She died a year later after she lost her mobility, ability to chew, and became incontinent. Don’t take your miracle for granted. God is on your side. He’s seen your commitment to supporting people all over the world with free medical advice and assistance. God bless you and keep you.
Wow! Wow!! I had to go in for an emergency brain surgery in LUTH due to a brain aneurysm in September. Seeing Dr Ojo in this video just made it all clear as he is a gift to us in Nigeria. He showed me the video of my brain then too. Such an amazing and kind doctor.
Hello, I hope you’re better now? I have a question, what are the symptoms you had and for how long did you have the symptoms before you went for check up or something?
@Mactee Macgregor Hi. I wasn't ill prior to my diagnosis. I woke up. Made school lunch for my son, ate and then took a nap. That was all I remember until my husband said I had fainted and rushed me to the hospital. The only thing was when I came to, I had this maddening headache that defied all medicine hence the doctor had me take a brain scan.
Although they aren’t mentioned, kudos to the lab scientist too, who were in charge of all the tests you did and gave accurate results! God bless the medical team too! ❤
This comment literally means so much to me, I'm studying to be medical lab scientist, and sometimes I feel like people look down on my profession, unlike doctors, nurses or pharmacist, it's nice to see that there are people that appreciate us as the invisible part of the entire medical team🥺
If you as a medical doctor believe a brain surgery can be done in Nigeria and you go thru it, it’s a big hope for us here in Nigeria. I pray Almighty Allah continue to give you strength and completely heal you. So happy to see you saying all these ALIVE our Aproko Doctor. Love and light ❤💡
We are grateful for your life and we will continue to pray with you for more strength in your career and may this testimonies never be use for bad against you andyour family. Special thanks to your wife for standing by you. We love you
Hearing you were ill God... even though you're not my family... You're loved I started praying for you 🙏 God will heal you because you have touched so many lives
I’m teary watching this video because I fought for my life in 2022 and I’m happy I’m here to watch this and you’re alive to tell your story too ,it can only be God ,you never really know who’s next because sickness never announces itself . I had been battling with dysmenorrhea for 11 years and we had gone to so many hospitals to find out what was causing the pain, right from the time I started seeing my period because my dad likes to go to the hospital for the slightest symptom of any illness and it was kind of annoying sometimes …we had been going for test and test but the doctors said I was fine and nothing was wrong the pain would probably subside when I bare my children you know that kind of talk but they had to place me on hard drugs so that I can go about my daily life when I’m on my period not until 2021 when I started losing weight drastically and we didn’t know why my dad was so worried we thought it was something related to ulcer because I had ulcer but it was then in January 2022 I started feeling pains in my right lower a fine and seldomly on my left side we went for test and some said it’s probably Appendix some said something else then we started another series of test I was so carried on many days I had emotional breakdown because I didn’t know what was wrong with me my dad got doctors in other states advice and I was on a lot supplements for 3 months but it was not of any help until a doctor friend of my dad referred us to a specialist diagnosis hospital and series of test was done . While waiting for the test result I was so tensed but I tried not to cry because it was scary then the doctor came and said I had to see a gynecologist urgently that I had an ovarian cyst that at the point of rupturing and it was dangerous and I needed to do a surgery soon because they could feel the mass if you went through my anal cavity.We went to several gynecologist until we settled for the last one and I was scared because at this point the mass had gotten bigger and I was having slight difficulty walking ,laughing or carrying heavy stuff I was scared it was going to be successful or even if it was it was going to be cancerous but I’m honestly so thankful to God I made it through 2022 ,I’ve regained my weight and I’m healthy ,it’s a year I’m forever thankful for 🥺❤️
So happy for you. Also diagnosed with ovarian cysts, Trying to sort out funds for the operation too. I pray it happens soonest. Don't wanna say am scared but am very encouraged by your story. All the best.
Dr. Ojo is an amazing Doctor. We can testify of his dedication, humility, and ability where he works in luth. Once we are told the patient is under Dr. Ojo, we rest assured. I also give kudos to the Critical Care Nurses in that hospital. They are amazing too. Because if Aporoko Doctor was not well recovered and nursed critically he may not come out successful! Kudos to the team, the Theatre nurses, the Critical Care nurses, and the neurosurgeons. You are all blessed!
I cried watching this video. My sister had a similar experience in 2012 two weeks after giving birth in the US. Hers wasn't brain tumour but inter cranial bleeding caused by elevated blood pressure. The doctors @ the hospital told us it was a miracle she survived because of the extent of the bleeding. Medically, she was supposed to be vegetative but God came through for us. I thank God almighty for using all these wonderful medical personnel to perform the surgery. I am most grateful that you are ok. You are sure coming back stronger in Jesus name amen. Congratulations and happy new year to you. God's purpose for your life will surely come to pass.
Doctor, good evening. Please I have been having this severe headache which at some point I was told it's low BP, I was asked to drink a lot of water and rest as it could be stress or dehydration. It stopped for a while and have started again, this time more severe, the doctor I ment only checked typhoid, maleria, pregnancy and HIV. Only one doctor suggested MRI which I don't even have money for and which is not done in Uyo. At some point I had blurry eyes to which the doctor advised I should take blood capsules. Please could it be brain tumor or is there something else that can cause such headache? I'm helpless and tired.@@aprokodoctor
I'm lost for words. Anyone can get sick even if you're living the healthiest life and pray that there won't be a relapse and this healing is permanent. Wishing you and your family all the best
Watching this video made me speechless. To think about this, I remember seeing that guy's tweet about you living long and at that point I just said a word of prayer for you, not even knowing that you were going through this, but because words even when with harmless intents carry weight. I am super glad that medical research, expertise, resources, people and prayers all paid off. You are a champ already!. We love you. God bless you.
When I saw this video, that guy's tweet was the first thing that came to my mind. People should actually care about what they say to others, none of us owns our lives. Thank God for you our amiable doctor.
Why did I still feel scared even while watching it? We can't thank God enough for your life Dr Chinonso We thank also Drs Onyia and Tayo for just being here and not taking their expertise outside amid the Japa syndrome. You will continue to teach us healthy living and continue impacting our generation. God bless you, Nonny!
The support system is very important both for health and economic issues. I had a major surgery on the 6th of Dec 2021, developed other complications and spent the whole of December in the hospital. My family supported me 💯, infact it was as if everyone did the surgery with me. If there's anything like "next life" I would choose them over and over. Thank God everything went well for you and may you remain in good health 🙏. Congratulations 👏
Pls could you revisit this video and re-upload as most of the valuable information is not there just background music playing when important information is being shared. Thanks
I can't even say how I feel watching this but I'm so glad you're the one telling the story today which is an evidence that you survived it. May God perfect your healing. Thank you for sharing, we love you!❤️❤️❤️
I was literally crying watching this. We are really grateful that you are alive and Sound.I can't even imagine how you must have felt. May your health be perfected. God bless your wife and every other person that were around you during this trying time.
Seriously.... I cried a lot.. I thank God for his life, and to my distant friend who lost her life to a deadly ailment (delayed treatment as a result of lack of funds), I pray Allah, The most merciful have Mercy upon your soul Kudi.. To all of us still alive and healthy, It's all due to God's blessings, nothGod bless you Aproko doctor for sharing your story. God bless you Aproko doctor for sharing your story. I rejoice with you, may God grant you complete healing
As a medical student I learn best through the stories and personal connections I get rom others. Now I will probably never forget a craniopharyngioma and most importantly, the patient's experience of the disease- its impact on the patients life. I am also really impressed by such intelligence and development of medicine in (West) Africa. I live in the diaspora and it's so easy to keep to the stereotype that our Homeland countries are still "Developing". Still we rise! And may I not forget to say, thank you so so much for sharing your story doc. Chukwungozie gi. Hope I meet you one day!
For the fact that you pulled through this, you have conquered already. Mehn! Your story got my eyes teary 🥺 Dear Doc, it is settled. Your healing is permanent and there shall not be a relapse. Thank you for all your educative tips the whole time... We love you, Doc ❤️❤️❤️
Thank You Jesus for giving Aproko Doctor another chance at life. He daily educates the Nigerian people about how to live well but to hear him share this personal experience, hits differently.I am happy that you say we still have good doctors in this Country, & having a right support team is a no brainer. God made you live to tell this story and what's going to come after this experience will be greater. I am glad I follow you & we are learning daily. Special shout to to Dr Ojo & the others who gave their all for him.
My thoughts exactly. Unfortunately some persons who aren't as enlightened would be taking over the counter drugs to suppress the symptoms, not knowing something bad is happening on the inside.
Honestly akproko doctor you have a GOD who is alive forever more. I have followed you on tiktok and enjoyed all your contents. Last night when I saw this I was broken but thanks be to GOD alone who has given you HIS life so you can keep living. We need you alive. I love you, GOD bless you
Thank God it was diagnosed early. My aunt’s friend had to come all the way to the U.S because of constant headache which the cause they were not able to diagnose the cause. By the time she arrived and she did the scan the tumor was already big and was shrinking her brain. They had to completely remove her skull before the surgery and also went for therapy after the surgery cos she could hardly remember things and she was always crying if she needed something but doesn’t know how to express herself. Thank God she is completely fine and back to Nigeria.
I was teary watching this, you will never know people are going through much until they share their stories. I'm glad you're alive and healthy. God bless you always Aproko Doctor
Im so glad you got through this. It gives me hope because I have just been diagnosed with same thing. I saw a neurosurgeon yesterday . Keep me in your prayers. O Know God is faithful.
I pray for you in the name of Jesus Christ that you be healed and the brain tumour be shrunken and dissolved, peradventure you have to undergo surgery, you will come out alive victoriously. God’s goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life and you shall dwell in the house of our God amen. It is well with you
I just want to thank God for your life.... I showed my pastor, he is one of your fan nd myself too..... And he really prayed for you🙏🙏🙏🙏 And thank God you are healed.... All glory be to God 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
I watched this with so much emotions maybe as someone still recuperating from a surgery or as someone who's always enjoyed your contents on health talk. I can't really place it but all I can say is thank God for bringing you out of this
You are an amazing human with a kind heart for humanity. When I heard the news, I paused and wept deeply. It means a lot to me and a lot of other Nigerians that you made it through. My prayers are with you, always. Love and light.
The biggest lesson I learnt from this is WATCH WHAT YOU SAY/TYPE. You never know what people are going through. It's beautiful to know that we have capable medical professionals in the country. Thank God you are alive and I will take your posts more seriously henceforth.
Same here....that's the biggest lesson I learnt too.....Thank God he is alive to let us know. The person would have come back to ascertain the nonsense...... God keep us all
Not me,listening to ur story and crying at the same…..I’ve been thinking a lot,procrastinating and doing all sorts of delays in choosing my career that I wanted to do in life,but I’ve come to a conclusion just by listening to ur story. THANKS FOR SHARING IT WITH US ESPECIALLY ME IN PARTICULAR.THANK YOU
Congratulations A. D., I am glad you can still do this honestly. I stay glued watching this and can relate. My daughter at 4 years one month was diagnosed with brain tumour, ganglioma.... nerve related. She had paralysis on the right side of her body. Blurry sight, slurred speech. Thank God for Ojo and Dr. Onyia did her surgery and recovered well with physio.
I’m genuinely happy that he’s the one sitting on that couch and recounting this story🤲🏾I hope God blesses you with good health and I’m glad you came out of this❤️🤲🏾
Thank God for your life. Your mum is my son's birthday mate. I'm glad you made, bro...thanks for all your videos, they have been so helpful to us. More grace...
I cried as I watch this video, thanks for being strong and I salute your trust in the medical expertise in Nigeria. I pray God perfects all that concerns your health and well-being. Kudos to your wife and friends. Thanks for reminding us about the essence of a support system. Your 2023 will end in praise in Jesus Name.
My heart sank when my daughter told me. She knows I love you and your show so much. It's so entertaining and educative .I share them to many people and a lot of them appreciate it a lot. Pls go no where. The Lord will speed your healing. Love you !!!
This was my dad's story. It's been almost 2years since his surgery and he is doing so well except still having blurred vision in one eye. He was able to have his surgery done in Cameroon by Cameroonian doctors and i cannot thank God enough. 7weeks in the hospital, 19days in the ICU due to complications but he pulled through.
Thank God you made it successfully through the surgery. Special thanks to the entire team that played various roles in your diagnosis and treatment. The medical lab scientist, radiographer, nurses, doctors etc. Your family and friends too. I'm happy for you!
‘If you don’t live long…’. I remember seeing that tweet in December under one of your posts. We really need to be careful what we say to people. I’m thankful for your life, your family and everyone that stood by you. May God bless them and your healing is permanent. Amen
Very touched by this story as I am a Meningioma victor myself. Celebrating one year post surgery and total healing. Our God is merciful in all His ways 🙏🏾
I wouldn’t say I know what it feels like but if I did say that I’m still right and I can tell that I do know what it feels like in every possible way, I put all my emotions in this writing cos I have a sis in this situation for years, we spent so much money, lost our parents in-between the difficult times till we were told it’s a 50/50, she still has tumor in her brain till date and she lost her eyesight over a decade and it really hasn’t bn a very easy journey, everyday I pray that the lord fills her heart with so much joy and happiness that’s beyond human imagination and supersedes all happiness, I pray the lord fills her heart with so much peace and love much more than we show her as we hope a miracle will happen someday😊 I’m happy for you AprokoDoc
Omo, I've been experiencing a one sided headache(migraine) for up to a year now . Me watching this I was literally shaking , but then I know God is in control and nothing's going to happen to me.... Thank God on the success of your surgery, one love💜
Don’t relax do the needful. My husband was experiencing same I pushed him to hospital to know the problem. Behold it was brain tumor,but lastly we’ve done the surgery since June. My hubby is now very fine. We did it at Luth
As a person living with young onset Parkinson's disease, I have come to understand that human life is frail. I'm glad you are fine at the end of all you went through.
My family can relate to this, my mum experienced this. It was difficult for us but her in particular. It took years for a diagnosis to be reached She kept loosing her sight in one eye. 2014 we finally got the diagnosis. She went for the surgery which resulted in complications, she was unconscious for days had a stroke. She had to learn how to walk all over again. She survived the whole ordeal ( I am forever grateful to God) but she lost her sight in both eyes and was then diagnosed with secondary hypothyroidism. It’s going to be 8 years this year. I am so happy you are fine now or at-least in recovery
I'm so grateful for your life sir, most of us medical students look up to you as a source of inspiration and motivation. This video was truly deep. In all I'm grateful there is no complications.
This got me teary 😭 as my mum is currently going through deteriorating eye sight due to glaucoma as the doctor acclaimed but I still don’t believe it’s glaucoma. Please Where did your mum get her diagnosis done?
This brought tears to my eyes. I can only imagine what you had to pass through. I'm so grateful for all the people you had around you. Sending you hugsssss. Be healthy for us all Doc
21:07 you are a hard worker and definitely God worked hard on your case. God bless you, your wife, your support system, and all the doctors that intervened. Thank you so much for sharing.
You never know what people are going through and still make effort to strengthen others! Aproko Dr thanks for strengthening us with your comic videos and also being able to show your vulnerability! By his stripes, you are healed.You shall come out stronger ❤
This is so touching 😢but thank God the surgery was successful and you came back healthier. I pray every other person going through such, get healing and help needed. Truly we need a support system no matter our status in life, cos no matter how we try to hide it, we can’t do life alone. Congratulations to you Aproko Doctor 🎉❤
This moved me to tears. I am super glad you're here to share this story. In 2016 I lost my elder brother to brain tumor. He had woken up one morning with sores in his left eye with migraine. He ran tests and got prescription from his doctor. It deteriorated and in just one week he had a tissue-like growths covering his eyes. He lost both eyes, further tests were conducted, sadly he passed even before the results came out. All these happened in less than two weeks, no prior symptom before the eye sore. I am glad you got the best medical team and support system. Sending you and your family lots of love.
Amazing testimony, I thank God for your successful treatment and healing. I am surrounded by doctors and none of them would dream of doing such a delicate procedure in Naija. My mother-in-law also said something about trust, when she was in UK years back and needed to have Gall stones removed, she declined doing the surgery in UK, stating she does not trust people whom she doesn’t understand much of their language & expressions; she opted to return to her own doctor in Naija to get it done, thank God that went well too. Thanks for sharing your story. Though you had the right connections & knew the right people within your circle, that was also a major factor. Unfortunately not a lot in Naija are so fortunate.
This is why I don’t comment negative words about anyone on social media be it a celebrity or random person, you never know what they are going through. Respect to you Dr. Egemba, Nigeria needs more people like you.
Thank God you came out victorious. So happy for this testimony. And as for the comment that a user made during the whole process, this is why it's vital that social media users be careful of the kind of comments they make on people's post because we really don't know what people are struggling with behind the keyboard.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾develop and support doctors domestically and boost health care in the country….excellent testimony !!!!
The support system you spoke about is very, very important. Just that we usually take it for granted and think we don't need anybody as long as we can pay our bills by ourselves, but that's not the case. I've a colleague that had to travel to India to remove a brain tumor as well. Thanks for sharing your experience, thank God for the quick recovery. You should do an episode about 'Support Systems, it'll help a lot of people especially in this age of Japa'ing
I really feel for you, Doctor. God will perform his perfect healing on you and your household. I love you and will continue to pray for you, sir. My regards to madam chef 👩🍳.
Awesome!!! Welldone to your Doctors & support system. This is so encouraging. It’s practically hell on earth when you’re on the other side of the white coat as a Dr because you know but you just can’t believe the subject is you😪. Thank God for his mercies! Remain healthy Aproko Doc, purpose awaits❤
I cannot describe how I felt watching this. Thank you so much for sharing. That support system you talked about is key. I'm so sure I would be dead if not for the support I got while fighting for my life. I had Stephen Johnson's Syndrome/Tens. I couldn't even get into the ICU because it was full but God had mercy on me. I thank Him for your life and pray that you make a total recovery 🙏🏾
I can't even express how I feel, I mean one minute you're fine and the next minute an unknown thing happens. In all I want to thank for your life doc, I pray your healing is permanent and May God lay his hands on the sick.
I had tears in my eyes throughout. I just know that your being alive is not a mistake. God bless everyone that was instrumental in your recovery. And I believe this recovery is the beginning of a bigger era. I thank God for everything 🙌 ❤
