Toyin Lawani Shares Journey of Healing After Six Surgeries
Lawani experienced significant challenges following an emergency tracheotomy surgery, which left her vocal cords damaged, affecting her ability to breathe and speak. Despite still facing some paralysis, pain, and breathing difficulties, she has made substantial progress and is set to begin speech therapy soon.
Reflecting on her journey, Lawani said, “Yesterday was a huge step to recovery for me. The last image was before my last surgery a few months ago. I have had six surgeries in total now and am currently in therapy. That was the lump I had growing between my vocal cords. After my tracheotomy tube was removed from my throat, the tracheotomy left my vocal cord ruined, as it was an emergency surgery to save me because I stopped breathing, and I couldn’t speak for months.”
She expressed immense gratitude to her dedicated medical team, stating, “A big thank you to all my amazing team of doctors who have been working on me tirelessly for months to get me back on my feet, and thanks to my wonderful and amazing family for being by my side all through this ordeal. I told you all I was going to take two years off because my doctors told me it would actually take two years to get me back to speaking and breathing properly again, as I often stop breathing in my sleep, and my meds keep making me blow up.”
Despite ongoing struggles, Lawani remains thankful for her progress. “I still wake up paralyzed at times, still have a bad leg, and still have pains from the implants in my neck. But in all, I thank God. It’s been a year today, and it can only be by the glory of the Lord that I can hear myself speak and make sounds without struggling so much while I speak, and the chest pain is less.”
Acknowledging that her journey is not perfect, she added, “It’s not perfect, but I’m grateful. My thanksgiving and big comeback are coming. Help me thank God for this new phase. I’m on bended knees in His glory. Thank God we don’t look like what we are going through. Starting my speech therapy next week, wish me luck. And a big thank you to my amazing clients, fans, God bless you all.”
Lawani’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of support from loved ones and medical professionals. As she continues her recovery, she remains optimistic and grateful for the progress she has made.
