Chimamanda Adichie: Toyin Lawani Shares Heartbreaking Ordeal at Euracare, Makes Vow, “I’ll Sue”
- Toyin Lawani has shared what she went through at Euracare following the death of one of Chimamanda Adichie’s twin sons
- In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, she said she almost lost her life at the hospital and had to fly abroad for treatment
- Fans were stunned by her account as they thanked God she survived while heavily criticising the hospital
Nigerian fashion designer Toyin Lawani has reacted to the unfortunate incident involving Chimamanda Adichie while also sharing her own ordeal.
In a lengthy Instagram post, she revealed that her health broke down, and she was taken to Euracare, where close to ₦100 million was spent on her treatment. However, she said she still cannot speak or walk properly.
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According to her, she developed complications and started bleeding from her lungs after visiting the hospital. She stated that she had to undergo another surgery, during which she stopped breathing.
The fashion icon added that her lungs were punctured, and her vocal cords were damaged in the process.
Sharing further, Lawani recalled a night when she was given two injections and struggled to breathe again. She also tagged those who were present and explained what had to be done before Euracare attended to her.
Toyin Lawani shares more of her ordeal
The designer said that after she was discharged from the hospital, she lost the use of both legs. She explained that she had to contact a doctor in the United Kingdom, who advised that she undergo a third surgery.
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She added that the doctor instructed them to remove the tracheotomy tube from her lungs to see if she could breathe on her own.
However, after the procedure, she had to rush to the UK, where she was told she needed another surgery to correct what was done in Nigeria.
Toyin Lawani shares what was found in her lungs
Explaining further, Lawani said her UK doctor told her she had lumps in her lungs and showed her the large masses that were removed.
Speaking on the effects of the surgeries, the fashion designer said she lost the use of her hands and legs and suffered from bedsores.
She added: “I had to learn how to walk again, speak again, and bathe myself. I am still in therapy for my speech till now. When I tell people I am dealing with trauma, they don’t understand at all. This traumatic experience changed my entire life completely.”
Here is the Instagram post below:
How fans reacted to Toyin Lawani's post
Legit.ng compiled reactions of fans to the post as seen below:
@akarakirideborahodunayo reacted:
"Thank you for the insight, planning to take my dad's there."
@pearlstemmykemo commented;
"Ha, Thank God,man no be God,thank God for your life ."
@mohtunberry shared:
"Oh my gosh, s sorry, you went through so much mama."
@chopsbyenny stated:
"It must have been a lot,,imagine having trauma after leaving the hospital instead of healing. Nigeria health care needs to do better honestly
@promisegeorgekp shared:
"So sorry U went through this."
@tasharumi said:
"Ha! I remember clearly."
@topsydudu commented:
"Oh dear, tiannahsplacempire u told me your ordeal..so its them, thank God for his intervention in your life my darling. Abeg Tiana is here to save the fashion world."
Toyin Lawani wears animal-inspired dress
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Toyin had her fans talking after she rocked an animal-themed dress.
The front of the gold dress had a ram head design, while the back had a cape that flowed from her waist to her ankles. Her attire was a display of creativity and did not fall short of what the CEO of Tiannah's Place Empire is known for.
Source: Legit.ng
