"I want to live long" ~ Actress Tonto Dike cries out over her battle with heart condition [watch]

Tonto Dikeh, a Nigerian film star and former deputy governorship candidate for the Action Democratic Congress in the Rivers state election, has declared her determination to live a long and healthy life despite her continuous struggle with a heart disease.

Prior to turning 38, the single mother wanted to inspire her fans in a post on her Instagram page.

The actress disclosed that, in order to maintain her health, she had just been experiencing heart-related medical issues.

Tonto talked about her determination to stick with it for the benefit of her son and her general wellbeing in a video that she released of herself working out.

Her main goal in life, according to the film diva, is to make sure she can be present for her son and see him develop and reach important life milestones.

Speaking about her preparations ahead of her June 9th birthday, Tonto Dikeh revealed that she will forego the customary photo session and birthday party in favor of hosting a kids carnival with the goal of making special memories and putting her son's happiness above lavish celebrations.

The Nollywood actor admitted to initially being unmotivated to exercise, but she reaffirmed her determination to changing her lifestyle for the better.

She wrote; “As part of my birthday gift to my self, have decided to LIVE A LONG LIFE by gifting me a membership to a gym.

l am a 38 years old woman with a bad heart, This is not fun, nor do I like it here but it’s my 3rd day and I can only say I breathe better, my pulse are open, my Blood is pumping and I am over all in pain.

But I have a GOAL. I have a dream “TO LIVE A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE FOR MY SON.. I AM AND WILL ALWAYS BE A SURGERY GIRL(LIPO AND ALL), but I realize also that all the millions I put into making my body will be a waste without Exercise and Waist trainers, Faha etc..

If you are looking for motivation today #LET ME BE YOURS, I am the laziest woman on earth when it comes to fitness but what I have is EXTREME STRENGTH, I LOVE BEEN LAZY, it’s my comfort zone BUT I AM HERE TODAY…”

 

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