Posts by Mark Cruz3

Sunbathing? Honestly, don't listen to any of that misinformation floating around out there! You absolutely cannot expose a fresh scar to the sun. UV rays darken the scar tissue, and once that happens, it’s permanent—it actually ends up looking twice as prominent as it did before. Whether it's hitting the beach or stepping into a tanning bed, just stay away from it entirely. That was the very first thing my surgeon told me following my procedure; I had surgery just two months ago, and my doctor was incredibly firm about the fact that this summer means zero sun exposure and zero tanning salons, even if I'm being diligent about applying high-SPF sunscreen over the area.
I’d suggest massaging the scar with some Voltaren (you can pick it up at any local drugstore without a prescription, it's roughly $27) or perhaps using Scar So Soft. You really need to apply it several times a day for at least a few months to see a difference. Now, I realize everything depends on how deep the scarring is, but in my experience, these methods work wonders, and I truly believe they’ll help accelerate your healing process.

I’ve always found that proton pump inhibitors are quite easy on my system; in fact, I took Lanzul 6 for six years straight without ever missing a beat—well, up until my recent surgery—and I never once dealt with any digestive issues or stomach upsets... so, if you ask me, I suspect there might be something else entirely going on here.

Now, look, you can certainly extend the fast for much longer than just sticking to water; I mean, you really ought to incorporate plenty of juices into the mix. In my view, juice essentially functions as nourishment, and you can absolutely sustain yourself on it for a few weeks without any major issues. I’m speaking from direct, personal experience here—I underwent surgery on my stomach and esophagus about three weeks ago, and eating solid food is simply off the table right now. My entire diet consists solely of clear broths and various juices. I have to maintain this regimen for another couple of weeks, and during this time, I’ve already dropped about 11 pounds. My gastroenterologist isn't worried about the lack of solid food one bit; in fact, he actually suggested that it might even be beneficial if you're carrying a little extra weight, especially since the human body is designed to function quite beautifully on its own reserves 🙂 honestly, I feel absolutely wonderful, just brimming with energy. Even my skin has this incredible glow to it. My advice? Go for it—just keep it moderate. Focus on water and juices. 👍