hawkplay Shaira Diaz undergoes surgery to remove swollen appendix
Shaira Diaz with her fiancé EA Guzman | Image: Instagram/@ea_guzman, @shairadiaz_
Actress-host Shaira Diaz revealed she recently underwent laparoscopic appendectomy surgery, or a procedure to remove her inflamed appendix, saying that she went through a lot of “pain and suffering” because of her condition, but is now on her way to recovery.
The “Unang Hirit” host took to Instagram to share some photos from her hospital stay, asking for more prayers and early recovery from the procedure.
Article continues after this advertisement“Thank you so much, Lord, for the successful operation. I’m now recovering but still in pain so please pray for me,” Diaz said.
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“It’s really good that my appendix has not ruptured. The fear, hardship and pain that I suffered was great, but thanks to God, I have made it through,” she said.
Article continues after this advertisementDiaz then reminded her followers about taking care of their bodies and health.
Article continues after this advertisement“Important reminder: ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR BODY and see a doctor when something feels off. Do not ignore them,” she concluded her post.
Article continues after this advertisement View this post on InstagramMeanwhile, EA Guzman showed unwavering support to his fiancée as she was undergoing surgery. The actor, who appeared to have been Diaz’s companion at the hospital, took to his Instagram stories to offer prayers for her as she prepares for the said operation.
Article continues after this advertisement“Heavenly Father, I lift up my fiancée to you as she prepares for her operation. Please guide the hands of the doctors and nurses, giving them wisdom and skill,” he wrote. “Grant her peace, strength, and healing. Surround her with your love and protection, and help her recover quickly. I place my trust in You and ask for Your grace to be with us during this time. Amen.”
After the actor’s post, Diaz penned an appreciation post for her soon-to-be husband by sharing a picture of him with the caption, “I love you. Thank you.”
Guzman responded, writing, “Anything for you, my love. I will not tire taking care of you).”
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Image: Instagram/@shairadiaz_
The couple previously made headlines after they shared that they practice “celibacy” in their relationship for more than a decade now. They got engaged in 2021, but they only shared the news earlier this year.
In a previous interviewhawkplay, Guzman said that their wedding will happen in 2026.
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