How I almost lost my eyesight because of a brain tumour

Throughout December 2022, I literally fought for my life, but today I stand here before you to share my story of courage and strength.
It has been a long road to recovery and I want to inspire others who are currently in a similar situation.
Join me in this new health talk show “Unclog with Aproko doctor” to share insight into how everyday survivors cope with different health issues and we’re starting with me!
Hear our stories, learn how we found the strength to keep going regardless, and also share in the lessons.
It’s time to experience relatable health journeys from the patient’s perspective.
Stay tuned.

[@vivianaghahowa89]

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.

[@favourgodbless4021]

P0p000px. 😊. 😊

[@prospechannels]

So heartwarming

[@bloveehana3461]

Sorry for your loss

[@euchariachikaodinaka7130]

Sorry for the loss

[@okonkwoifunanya9029]

Sorry for your loss

[@ibinod77]

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.

[@macteemacgregor3787]

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?

[@favouregwuonwu7326]

Hello pls the Doc Ojo u spoke about is he also in Luth .

[@temitopeadu8585]

Glory to God for your life

[@ibinod77]

@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.

[@ibinod77]

@@favouregwuonwu7326 Yes. He is a consultant at the Neurosurgeon dept in LUTH

[@deliajohnson9467]

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! ❤

[@piedpiper404]

Seriously oh! Those people are like the backend in computer programming....Doing all the work behind the scene....Kudos to them as well...

[@lilyo.9802]

The radiologists? Or the lab scientists abroad? They all did well.

[@muoboentertainment]

Yea, too many times wrong diagnoses have led people to an early grave

[@daniellalucky2270]

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🥺

[@blessing_Adejumo]

Amen

[@chiomaobiwuru6346]

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

[@susanegharevba3912]

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.

[@Vivthedocpreneur]

Oh wow! How is she now?

[@aprokodoctor]

I'm so sorry you had to experience that

[@christianandrew5003]

God be praised that you came out through

[@Ng_Blings]

@@aprokodoctorpls sir My uncle is currently going through same issue And he really want to get in touch with you It’s very urgent sir

[@BGoldExclusive]

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 ❤💡

[@idaguantonia976]

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

[@felixobamiyi7597]

If you are a specialist still practicing in Nigeria, you are doing it not because you are patriotic but for the love of God and Humanity.

[@ntmangole8516]

I have missed you on Tiktok,so sorry.healing to you 🙏🏿

[@annyissaqueen4009]

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

[@Domgift]

My Aproko went through pain ooo so sorry my dear God will never let u down we love u ❤❤

[@rejoiceononiwu8392]

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 🥺❤️

[@preciousola3034]

Congratulations

[@rosemaryidemefe7161]

Wow...really happy for you and for ur good health

[@godswill3898]

Congratulations dear

[@blessingadiahaekpe387]

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.

[@Mehggiee]

Thank God for you girl♥️

[@bimbola5822]

His last statement is “Make sure you remain healthy.” Yes I will, Doc. God bless you and I’m so happy for you❤

[@theccnurseolufemi-iseyemif9373]

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!

[@adaezeakunna3400]

please how do I reach him personally? does he work in just luth or he has his own personal hospital

[@zainabadebayo1480]

Works in LUTH

[@oluwakemioluwaseye3209]

How else can I love this comment multiple times?!

[@meaningoflife7199]

Just merely looking at him i can imagine all the books and experience he has in his head

[@franklinairpark9843]

Please how can I reach the doctor 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gistwithtoryteller59]

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!❤️❤️❤️

[@nnekagodsgift8522]

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.

[@themedicalinformationchannel]

As Medical content creators,we can all appreciate your steadfastness despite all the odds.Take care of you!

[@phoebenkansa8099]

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

[@pholachemee7461]

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.

[@mandumartins2421]

I'm so happy for your successful surgery. Quick recovery to you.

[@bukola71]

Glad to have you back.

[@maryspot]

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 👏

[@apdottv]

Mehn

[@alananice9179]

Wow. I’m so happy for you dear.

[@babsontop4eva]

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.

[@TheMARYOMOTOSOShow]

I remember that tweet too! God help us

[@babsontop4eva]

Amen, and not give chances to subtly evil pronunciations.

[@idowuanuoluwamipo537]

I saw that tweet too.

[@oreoluwaoderinde8005]

Thank you for sharing Doc. I wish you a speedy recovery. God bless the entire medical team, your family and friends.

[@naomifavour8208]

This is so encouraging...and i am glad you are well.

[@Cikings665]

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!

[@uzomavictoria1079]

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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@fatimaaliu3361]

Thank God you pulled through. This is really touchy to watch.

[@stellaebikeme345]

Thank you for sharing your most vulnerable moments with us. Praying for your complete healing and total remission.

[@adetutuopeyemi9520]

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.

[@apdottv]

Mehn Amen

[@yusufnanahawah4711]

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

[@osahonokodugha6425]

Thank God for the symptoms you caught early on brother! The scary symptoms of the pressure on the optic chiasma served a greater good.

[@Pandabby007]

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.

[@alananice9179]

@@Pandabby007 yes 👏 very true. That’s why it’s good to always investigate reasons for symptoms instead of trying to just cure these symptoms.

[@lanikeberenice3896]

So sorry to hear about your surgery. Thank God that He came through for you. Wishing you all the best in your recovery and rehabilitation!!

[@AdebisiFavour-ny9qn]

Thank God you scaled through 🥺❤️I’m so happy for you

[@Caleb_Abah]

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

[@rosemaryodeh3284]

Thank God you are okay now. Remain blessed sir.

[@chisomebiuzokwe2249]

So glad you had such a supportive community, and you came out of this strong! Praying for complete recovery 🙏🏽

[@RealBethieBee]

Thank God you made it. Speedy recovery.

[@ajumadorothy]

Well done to the medical team🙌🏾 Praying for speedy recovery doc 🙏🏾

[@Drcbenjiobe]

Thank God you survived this and I wish you a speedy and total recovery.

[@Oba-birin]

I am glad you made it through, congratulations Doc and family, cheers to a living really long.

[@drgospeligbede]

I'm glad you made it bro. I wish you the very best in your endeavors👌

[@favy9494]

😢I was literally crying watching this it good you’re back

[@mimathom]

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.

[@akindeletimilehinfrancis1968]

It's comforting to see that you pulled through all of these..Stay strong Doc

[@okoliemavis9748]

Glad to see you back on your feet. God bless all who took care of you

[@blessingsbest6838]

Glad you are much better!!!🎉! Your healing is permanent!!

[@lilyflowrr]

Phew! Sending you loads of love and light. Get well Doc ❤️

[@isokenjocelyn6528]

I’m glad you are fine now Doc, you are truly an inspiration!

[@anurikaasuzu1275]

I'm so sorry about your experience

[@balogunyusuf3468]

Congratulations doc. Kudos to all members of the medical team; the neurosurgeons, nurses, physiotherapists and all others.

[@zainabadebayo1480]

I cant imagine how this must have been for you. I'm glad the surgery was successful. I wish you full recovery.

[@naomiikoko4629]

I’m so sorry you went through this, stay strong champ!!

[@victoriaebhota7566]

Compliments of the season! Remember you are won and you are a survival. Lesson learnt from this video everyone is at risk of any of this. GOD BLESS THE MEDICAL TEAM AND KEEP US SAFE. what could be the possible causes? How our lives can change in short while? You are brave I must say. This should be most remarkable time. Weldone you won 🏆 👏 🙌 You fought well!

[@SessionsWithPearl]

I’m truly glad you are better. God bless you.

[@okpagaonyeka1996]

Am really emotional hearing this thank for you.

[@eliasdenendodo]

I'm struggling so hard to not cry. Thank goodness you're okay!

[@michelleorefuwa3946]

I am so sorry that you had to go through such a sad event. I'll be praying for your complete recovery, physically and mentally. ❤

[@bridgetchinonyerem3]

Wow! I am really touched. Please feel better

[@dzois369]

I'm happy you are alive 😊

[@adekunleoderinde344]

Congratulations Doctor, thank God for Grace and Mercy. Thanks to everyone who supported and worked with you through the trying moment. Glad you survived it to share the positive results to cheer others up.

[@njideegbuna1251]

Phew! The fragility of this life. Affliction will not arise a second time. Wishing you complete recovery and healing Aproko Doctor.

[@khairatikharo4949]

Thank God... Wishing speedy recovery doctor

[@abdullahiummuaymanabaraka1206]

It's so painful. Wishing you quick recovery doc....

[@debs_gaye]

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

[@apongnwufopenawoh8910]

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!

[@moniquekwachou342]

Thanks for the reminder that life is fragile and we never know what other people are going through

[@Omoyetv]

Congratulations doc so happy you made it

[@fadeyiyewande7913]

This was an emotional watch. I'm so sorry you went through that and I admire your strength and courage. May God perfect the healing 🙏

[@coachbeckystv6512]

Be nice to people,everyone is going through a lot. Sending you light and love doc,we love you❤️

[@maryjohnson1466]

I'm so sorry you had to go through this. I have procrastinated on watching this video because the snippet I watched on IG really broke my heart. But I'm glad you survived. We thank God for your life

[@glambyizie3052]

this is such an emotional video. God bless the amazing neurosurgeon and every other person that was part of the medical team. Shoutout to Wifey and the other people that are part of your support system. Take care Doc

[@osunsamiibereola7170]

Just wow! Big congrats to you on this victory. So happy your health is restored. Thanks for sharing your story sir! It indeed rekindles hope.

[@uchechiogoko1410]

May your healing be permanent 🙏🏽 Thanks for sharing your story.

[@okparagold3963]

This made me get so emotional 😭 May God see you through ❤️

[@Amber_357]

So sorry u had to go through that. Take care of yourself

[@iamnonso_]

Thank God for your life bro.. I saw that tweet you talk about and i felt bad .. people should really know when to draw the line..

[@kenechukwu7963]

This made me reflect on life, it could be anybody. Thank God for a successful surgery. I'm happy to see you bouncing back so fast.

[@godswill3898]

This got me teary all through 😢, thank God for restoring your health.

[@ilokwujennifer9013]

Congratulations Doctor… thanks for sharing your story

[@TheSamwonders]

Doctor, Be certain you have helped a whole lot of us live better healthy lives and its a great work you are doing for us. God bless you.

[@medzonetv]

Sending lots of love and hugs your way. Take extra good care of yourself.

[@temilolaokeiyi6265]

Congratulations doc. Thank God you made it.

[@jamidesutv]

Thank God for healing!! I'm so so happy you survived this ordeal and you're back on your feet.

[@bumbleSoph]

I had goosebumps watching this video. You're amazing, Doc. Despite all these, you still continued touching lives. Thank you Doctor. God bless you, your family and friends.

[@AJ-or3xr]

Thank God you are alive to share this story. I pray that you'll experience a complete recovery. I'm super grateful you have set up a series for people experiencing/ who have experienced different health problems to share their story. We are honoured to have you in our midst! I pray that God will continue to use you to shed more light to us all. It's great to have you back and by His Grace you'll be with us for a long long long time. Happy New Year Doc 🎉

[@inerit5175]

Thank you for all this specialist Doctors that have not JAPA oh!

[@fortunechiamaka5649]

Thank God the surgery went successfully and that you are up and doing. Love and light ❤️

[@Schorel.]

Watched this with tears in my eyes 🥺 Get well soon Doc. Stay strong 🌼✨

[@Uny8686]

Wow! Everyone is fighting a silent battle. Get well soon Dr.

[@alinwadimkpakate4470]

Your story is so touching. Thank you are alive Doc.

[@obiekene9649]

I'm so happy you came out a winner. Thank God! See you at the top Aproko doctor

[@suzanpaul1860]

This brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad you are here to share this story. God will perfect your healing Doc. I will be praying for you.

[@joanreenaheaven3744]

We are so glad you are alive and everything worked out. You are strong and brave and I know that last statement was sooo hard to say after what you have been through. You simply opened a new chapter in this book of life and lord of good things are going to happen to you all. Thanks to the medical team and above all, God!

[@preciouscyprian1594]

congratulations doc, your reels keep me going every day and am so happy your ok. your so lucky some of us don't know what's happening until its too late and we don't get that chance to heal. congrats on your recovery

[@kayemoses845]

Thank God for life doc, am so happy you survived it, that was what actually took my mum's life

[@AQUABEE19]

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❤

[@lifeasadoll6461]

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 ❤

[@graceemma9417]

I'm so sorry you had to go through this phase of your life

[@nathanieldavid8766]

I'm so happy you are well. God will definitely keep you for being a blessing to our generation.☺️

[@mabeltaiwo7209]

Thank you for sharing this🥺 May God continue to keep you safe Kudos to all the medical practitioner that got involved in the surgery 👏

[@LifeofCaaddy]

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 🎉❤

[@mbulisolange8512]

This is a great testimony

[@adenijiesther8]

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.

[@abiodunadejoke]

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

[@joychizzy4757]

So happy for the successful surgery. Of a truth no one knows what other people passes through on daily basis.

[@EsthersChroniclesTV]

Thank God for you Aproko Doctor. Thank you sharing out

[@Nusrah_n]

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❤️🤲🏾