- South African media personality Nomsa Buthelezi shared a recovery update after undergoing gastric bypass surgery
- Nomsa revealed she is currently on the soft-food phase of her post-surgery diet and praised her surgeon, Dr Winnie Mathe
- Despite being in the early stages of recovery, Nomsa announced she has already returned to work
Source: Instagram
South African media personality Nomsa Buthelezi has given fans a reassuring health update following her gastric bypass surgery, confirming she is on the mend and even back at work. The update, shared on social media, comes after weeks of fan concern over her well-being since she hinted at a body transformation journey.
Nomsa told followers she is progressing through the standard stages of recovery, with her diet currently in the soft-food phase. She wrote, offering a candid look into life after the procedure:
"Hello everyone, I'm healing well. It's still early stages. This week I'm on soft food."
Nomsa Buthelezi's recovery journey
Gastric bypass is a bariatric weight-loss procedure that alters how the stomach and digestive system handle food. Post-surgery recovery typically follows a phased dietary progression, moving from liquids to soft foods before patients can return to a regular diet, guided by their medical team throughout.
Nomsa expressed gratitude to those who have been reaching out during her recovery. The media personality also teased that she plans to share more about her experience in the coming days, including shining a spotlight on the doctor who performed her operation. She said:
"Thank you for checking up on me. I'm grateful. I can't wait to share my journey and talk about my surgeon, Dr Winnie Mathe, with you.”
Nomsa back at work
In what many fans will see as a promising sign, Nomsa has returned to work while still in the early stages of her healing. Her declaration was short and upbeat: "I'm back to work. Let's go."
While she has not yet shared the full details of her gastric bypass experience, she made it clear that a more in-depth account is on the way. For now, her focus remains on healing, staying grateful for her support system, and easing back into her professional routine.
Nomsa said she was working on her body
Nomsa Buthelezi shared a deeply personal video walking into Dr SK Matseke Hospital on 1 October 2026.
The Emzini star captioned the moment with a farewell message to her former self, hinting at a major lifestyle change.
Source: Briefly News
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