Actress Halimar Abubakar Undergoes Successful Fibroid Removal Operation in India

Halima Abubakar has revealed that she recently underwent a myomectomy procedure at an unnamed hospital in India.

“I had it,” said the Nollywood actress who is currently in Goa, India, in a post shared on her Instagram where she told her fans that the procedure is an alternative treatment to hysterectomy.

Removal of Fibroids Myomectomy is an operation to remove fibroid tumours (myomas) from the uterus. This retains the uterus, and is an alternative treatment to hysterectomy. It is sometimes a more difficult operation than hysterectomy but preserves reproductive choice for the patient. Advantages of laparoscopic myomectomy Small incisions and less scarring Gentler handling of the body tissues and organs during the operation Less postoperative pain Less postoperative narcotic use for pain relief Shorter hospitalisation Faster overall recovery with an earlier return to normal activity How does laparoscopic myomectomy work? Preoperative preparation involves a shave and a small enema, and you will need to fast for six hours before the operation. A general anaesthetic is administered. The laparoscope and other instruments are introduced – see laparoscopic surgery for more details. The fibroid is visualised. A cut is made in the uterus and the fibroid is freed from the uterine muscle. The incision in the uterus is repaired with sutures. The fibroid is removed, usually by cutting it up into small pieces to get it out of the small incisions. The wounds are closed. Recovery after fibroid removal Immediate post-operative recovery involves an average of two days in hospital. A fifth of patients can go home late the next day after surgery, and about 80% patients are home in two days. Patients are welcome to rest in hospital for as long as they need to. One in five patients will only need tablets and not injections for postoperative pain relief. If injections are required about two are needed on average. Patients will be given as much pain relief as they request to make sure they are comfortable. A low-grade temperature is common in the first few days after surgery. The first few days at home should be taken very easily. The patient should have someone to help. Plenty of rest and fluids are advisable. Exercise your calf muscles to prevent clots. Oral pain relief such as Panadeine or Panadol may be needed, especially at night. Graded recovery over the next few weeks will occur. Gentle increasing exercise is helpful. Driving is permissible. Expect to tire easily.

A post shared by @halimabubakar (@halimabubakar) on Apr 23, 2017 at 12:53am PDT

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This is the first time the actress would be revealing the condition and currently, she is being showered with heartfelt greetings with fans wishing her quickly recovery.

Other stars who had previously spoken up about having fibroids includes director Kemi Adetiba who battled an extreme case of fibroids. The director revealed she battled anaemia because of the condition, was often rushed to the ER and dangled close to death. Until she underwent successful treatment.

Now, Halima Abubakar has shared her success story, and this has encouraged many of her female followers.