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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nick Knowles, 62, sends wife Katie, 35, heartwarming message of support as she leaves the house for first time for lunch date after hysterectomy
Nick Knowles has shown his support for his new wife Katie as she managed to leave the house for the first time after undergoing a hysterectomy. The lingerie business owner, 35 - who recently married television presenter Nick, 62 - revealed last week that she had the op after 'surviving' years of 'pain'. She has been at home recovering since the major surgery and took to Instagram on Friday to share an update with fans. Katie revealed she had been experiencing menopause symptoms including hot flushes, and that a self-care day was in order. On Saturday she managed to take it a step further, as she made it out of the house for a lunch date with her supportive husband. Taking to his Story, Nick shared a selfie that was posted by Katie, adding a heartfelt message to his wife. The original photo showed the couple cosying up inside a shop, with Katie writing: 'Well look who made it out the house today' with a heart emoji. The DIY SOS star shared it on his Story, expressing how proud he was of Katie. 'You are doing so well,' he began. 'It's such a huge thing to deal with in so many ways, not just physically. 'I'll be right by your side every step of the way. Proud of you.' After their successful lunch date, Katie shared a video when they got home as she told her fans that she had managed to change into some comfies, calling herself a 'slob kabob'. 'I'm glad I've been out, even though I'm feeling exhausted,' she added. Yesterday, Katie displayed her abdomen bloating from the surgery in one clip, as well as showing where her scar was in the candid video. Katie went on to share in the caption that she had also been suffering from brain fog so 'can't string a sentence together', and revealing she is getting breathless if she does too much. In the caption of the video, Katie continued: ' A little day-in-the-life post-hysterectomy. Tried to wear leggings today to feel like a person…' In a voiceover on the clip, Katie said: 'So today I decided to have a shower. Umm... obviously not the first time I've done this but because I was just a pile of sweat. 'And it's kind of due in part to menopausal symptoms with hot flushes and sweaty ti****s, sweaty upper lips, sweaty back, just sweaty everything. Um and I also have an infection from a fever that I have developed now. Er yeah I have been disgusting. 'So I thought I would push the boat out wash my hair and then it was curly and my daughter brushed the curls out so it was a bit Hermione Granger. So I treated myself to straightening it which wasn't the most comfortable thing to do in all reality because of the stretching but felt so much better knowing that I can leave it a few days now - and theoretically it should be fine.' She added: 'I did try to put normal people clothes on today but as it turns out it wasn't happening because the bloating's still kind of there. We're still there and also putting clothes on that end up going too close to my scars.' In the caption of the video, Katie continued: 'A little day-in-the-life post-hysterectomy. Tried to wear leggings today to feel like a person… lasted 7 minutes before getting back into Nick's boxers and a T-shirt. 'Still bloated, still sore, still spending 90% of the day horizontal. BUT, I got to take off those god-awful surgical stockings!!! Another fun addition to my sans uterus era: brain fog. I can barely string a sentence together or type properly, which is great when you rely on typing for work. 'They didn't remove my ovaries, but they did warn me that with the effects of hormones and even some just post surgery malarkey, that I could experience symptoms. Also now walking with a slight elderly lean and getting breathless after literally anything. I'm such a catch it's lucky that I married him before choosing to do this. 'I've been working from bed, trying to distract myself from the absolute boredom (and the emotional ambush when babies appear on TV). I miss doing things for myself. I miss feeling like me. And the body stuff is rough. I've got another four scars on my stomach, and I just don't really want to look at myself at the moment. 'But today I did my hair and a bit of makeup, just to feel a little more human. And I honestly think it did a lot for my self-confidence, even if it was just for being in the house. I just keep looking to a pain-free future to try and pull myself out of it. 'The love I've had on here has blown me away. Women supporting women. Sharing stories. Saying thank you. 'It's a double edge sword, because on the one hand it's awful to see so many women with such sad and painful stories, but on the other, it has been so wonderful to make what I have gone through and I'm going through feel more normal and understood.' WHAT IS A HYSTERECTOMY? A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus. There are three kinds: The operation is most commonly performed on women between the ages of 40 and 49. More than 20 million American women have had a hysterectomy, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As women approach menopause, the odds that they will develop one of several serious uterine health conditions increases. Doctors may recommend a hysterectomy as a treatment for: fibroids endometriosis uterine (endometrial) cancer chronic uterine pain or bleeding collapsed uterus In some cases, doctors may suggest a hysterectomy as a preventative measure if a woman has significant warning or early signs of developing one or more of these conditions. When necessary, surgeons may also remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes, if these have also been damaged or are at serious risk of damage. The removal of reproductive organs sends a woman's body into menopause, no matter how old she is. This comes with unpleasant side effects like hot flashes, and many women have to start hormone therapy, taking estrogen to balance out their own hormones.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nick Knowles' wife Katie, 35, shares candid update about her recovery after undergoing a hysterectomy - just weeks after tying the knot
Nick Knowles' wife Katie has shared a candid update about her recovery after undergoing a hysterectomy. The lingerie business owner, 35 - who is newly married to television presenter Nick, 62, revealed last week that she had a hysterectomy after 'surviving' years of 'pain'. She has been at home recovering since the major operation and took to Instagram on Friday to share an update with fans. Katie revealed she had been experiencing menopause symptoms including hot flushes, so felt a self care day was in order to feel better before trying to wear 'normal people clothes' - however due to discomfort had to change back into a baggy t-shirt. She also displayed her abdomen bloating from the surgery in one clip, as well as showing where her scar was in the candid video. Katie went on to share in the caption that she had also been suffering from brain fog so 'can't string a sentence together', and revealing she is getting breathless if she does too much. In a voiceover on the clip, Katie said: 'So today I decided to have a shower. Umm... obviously not the first time I've done this but because I was just a pile of sweat. 'And it's kind of due in part to menopausal symptoms with hot flushes and sweaty ti****s, sweaty upper lips, sweaty back, just sweaty everything. Um and I also have an infection from a fever that I have developed now. Er yeah I have been disgusting. 'So I thought I would push the boat out wash my hair and then it was curly and my daughter brushed the curls out so it was a bit Hermione Granger. So I treated myself to straightening it which wasn't the most comfortable thing to do in all reality because of the stretching but felt so much better knowing that I can leave it a few days now - and theoretically it should be fine.' She added: 'I did try to put normal people clothes on today but as it turns out it wasn't happening because the bloating's still kind of there. We're still there and also putting clothes on that end up going too close to my scars.' In the caption of the video, Katie continued: 'A little day-in-the-life post-hysterectomy. Tried to wear leggings today to feel like a person… lasted 7 minutes before getting back into Nick's boxers and a T-shirt. 'Still bloated, still sore, still spending 90% of the day horizontal. BUT, I got to take off those god-awful surgical stockings!!! Another fun addition to my sans uterus era: brain fog. I can barely string a sentence together or type properly, which is great when you rely on typing for work. 'They didn't remove my ovaries, but they did warn me that with the effects of hormones and even some just post surgery malarkey, that I could experience symptoms. Also now walking with a slight elderly lean and getting breathless after literally anything. I'm such a catch it's lucky that I married him before choosing to do this. 'I've been working from bed, trying to distract myself from the absolute boredom (and the emotional ambush when babies appear on TV). I miss doing things for myself. I miss feeling like me. And the body stuff is rough. I've got another four scars on my stomach, and I just don't really want to look at myself at the moment. 'But today I did my hair and a bit of makeup, just to feel a little more human. And I honestly think it did a lot for my self-confidence, even if it was just for being in the house. I just keep looking to a pain-free future to try and pull myself out of it. 'The love I've had on here has blown me away. Women supporting women. Sharing stories. Saying thank you. 'It's a double edge sword, because on the one hand it's awful to see so many women with such sad and painful stories, but on the other, it has been so wonderful to make what I have gone through and I'm going through feel more normal and understood.' Katie shared the news about hysterectomy in an Instagram caption last week as she posted snaps in her hospital gown. The candid post saw the mother-of-two open up about living through almost unbearable pain which left her 'vomiting, curled up in bed and missing out on life'. A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure which removes a woman's womb and may also involve the removal of other organs, such as the ovaries. Katie's caption read: 'I'm 35 and I've just had a hysterectomy. 'I've lived with pcos, endometriosis and adenomyosis since Moses wore short pants And no, it wasn't "just a bad period" In the caption of the video, Katie continued: ' A little day-in-the-life post-hysterectomy. Tried to wear leggings today to feel like a person…' 'It was constant hospital trips. Multiple laparoscopies. Bleeding through clothes. Vomiting from the pain. Being curled up in bed, missing out on life. 'It was extreme bloating that made me look pregnant. It was migraines, stabbing pains in my legs, butt and stomach. It was chronic fatigue. It was hiding in loos, crying over another ruined day. It was my daughters terrified of getting their periods in case they end up like mummy. 'Years of misdiagnosis & being fobbed off. Told to take painkillers. That it was 'normal.' It wasn't. I've cried on bathroom floors. I've bled through clothes in public. I've had 3 surgeries. I've tried every pill, every patch, every hormone tweak. I've been put on a medical menopause just to get through uni. 'And still… the pain came.' Katie - who tied the knot with DIY SOS presenter Nick just last month - also spoke about not being able to recognise herself due to the pain her diagnoses brought her. Post-operation, the 35-year-old candidly admitted she feels 'less like a woman', but said she took the decision to undergo the surgery in order to 'take her life back'. Katie wrote: 'It feels like something in me has changed, apart form being sans uterus. Right now, I'm in lots of pain. I'm bloated. I'm exhausted. I'm hot. I'm forgetful. I'm hot (see how that works on multiple levels. WHAT IS A HYSTERECTOMY? A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus. There are three kinds: The operation is most commonly performed on women between the ages of 40 and 49. More than 20 million American women have had a hysterectomy, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As women approach menopause, the odds that they will develop one of several serious uterine health conditions increases. Doctors may recommend a hysterectomy as a treatment for: fibroids endometriosis uterine (endometrial) cancer chronic uterine pain or bleeding collapsed uterus In some cases, doctors may suggest a hysterectomy as a preventative measure if a woman has significant warning or early signs of developing one or more of these conditions. When necessary, surgeons may also remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes, if these have also been damaged or are at serious risk of damage. The removal of reproductive organs sends a woman's body into menopause, no matter how old she is. This comes with unpleasant side effects like hot flashes, and many women have to start hormone therapy, taking estrogen to balance out their own hormones.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Freckleton DIY SOS volunteers are smashing it, designer says
The BBC's DIY SOS team has said a record number of people turned up to work on the first day of the big build in suppliers and volunteers are helping to transform the home of the Flemen family in Freckleton, so their 16 year-old-son Daniel can come has been living in hospital in Manchester for nearly three years after a life-saving operation to remove a brain tumour left him severely Nick Knowles said they were "looking at doing about eight months work in eight days". "Essentially we have to get a family back together," he said."Dan's been able to come home for two years medically, but they haven't been able to get him home because they haven't been able to adapt the house for him. "The amount of work that's needed is beyond any grant that is available and it would take another two or three years to fundraise." Interior designer, Gabby Blackman, said about 150 volunteers were working at the said it looked like an "anthill of workers" and the next week was "going to be really intense"."Today we've got to really smash it," she said. She said: "We've got the plumbers, electricians, all the first-fix team have got to do two days worth of work in one."All the volunteers were "absolute heroes", she added. "I can't believe we've only been here for one day, it feels like a month," Ms Blackman said."What was achieved [on Wednesday], in a very long, very tough day, was something we've never attempted before. "I can't ruin the surprise, but it was absolute madness. "We worked late into the night, but we have achieved something amazing."She added: "The talent, the graft, the resilience that it requires to pull off a feat like that in construction is amazing and I'm hugely proud of everyone."What a turnout, what a community, what a team." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Katie Knowles reveals she's undergone a hysterectomy as she opens up about years of 'unbearable pain'
Lingerie entrepreneur Katie Knowles revealed she underwent a hysterectomy after enduring years of 'unbearable pain'. The businesswoman, 35, who is married to DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, shared the news on Friday on Instagram, alongside several pictures from hospital wearing her patient gown. The mother-of-two said she took the decision after decades of living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis and adenomyosis. Katie said: "It wasn't 'just a bad period'. It was constant hospital trips. Multiple laparoscopies. Bleeding through clothes. Vomiting from the pain. Being curled up in bed, missing out on life. "It was extreme bloating that made me look pregnant. It was migraines, stabbing pains in my legs, butt and stomach. It was chronic fatigue. It was hiding in loos, crying over another ruined day. It was my daughters terrified of getting their periods in case they end up like mummy. "Years of misdiagnosis & being fobbed off. Told to take painkillers. That it was 'normal.' It wasn't. I've cried on bathroom floors. I've bled through clothes in public. I've had 3 surgeries. I've tried every pill, every patch, every hormone tweak. I've been put on a medical menopause just to get through uni. "And still… the pain came." Katie, who married TV host Nick, 62, in a lavish ceremony in Essex last month, said she was sure she didn't want more children when going for the op and that her two girls "are everything". She said she underwent procedure to "take her life back" but added it did make her feel "less like a woman". She added: "It feels like something in me has changed, apart form being sans uterus. Right now, I'm in lots of pain. I'm bloated. I'm exhausted. I'm hot. I'm forgetful. I'm hot (see how that works on multiple levels. "I feel raw and less like myself. Less like a woman, if I'm being really honest. But this was a decision I made to take my life back. To stop surviving and start living again, & have days that aren't defined by pain. "This is hopefully the beginning of healing. The beginning of self-love, scars, stitches and all. And please, if you've made it this far, I ask gently: This is something deeply personal. "If you're tempted to leave a judgmental or flippant comment, I'm asking you to just scroll on. There is a real person behind this post." Katie began dating Nick in 2021 and they married in a six-figure ceremony at Braxted Park last month, attended by celebrity guests including Nick's Strictly Come Dancing co-stars. The entrepreneur launched her lingerie brand Boa Boa in 2022 and regularly shares her brand's new outfits on Instagram, where she has amassed over 100,000 followers.
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Nick Knowles' new wife Katie undergoes major surgery for painful conditions
TV star Nick Knowles and Katie Dadzie tied-the-knot in a ceremony in Essex on 7 June - and now Katie has revealed she has undergone major surgery just weeks after their happy day Nick Knowles's wife, Katie Dadzie, has revealed she underwent a hysterectomy, just weeks after they tied the knot, as she confronted her personal health battles. Katie, 35, and TV star Nick, 62, married last month in an intimate ceremony in Essex after dating for four years. But just weeks later, Katie underwent major surgery after suffering with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis and adenomyosis. The Boa Boa lingerie founder, who has two children from a previous relationship, has now shared details of her health journey, bringing attention to the conditions she battled. The NHS says PCOS is "a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work", while they describe endometriosis as a condition where "cells similar to those in the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other parts of the body. It can have a big impact on your life, but there are treatments that can help". The NHS states adenomyosis is "a condition where the lining of the womb (uterus) starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. There are treatments that can help with any symptoms." Taking to Instagram on Friday, Katie shared video clips showing herself in hospital, wearing a hospital gown, and laying in a hospital bed. The footage showed various bandages on her abdomen, where surgeon entered her body to remove her uterus. In a candid and personal statement alongside the video clips, Katie shared her story, writing: "I'm 35 and I've just had a hysterectomy." Giving more detail, she continued: "I've lived with pcos, endometriosis and adenomyosis since Moses wore short pants. "And no, it wasn't 'just a bad period.' It was constant hospital trips. Multiple laparoscopies. Bleeding through clothes. Vomiting from the pain. Being curled up in bed, missing out on life." Sharing more painful symptoms of her condition, she wrote: "It was extreme bloating that made me look pregnant. It was migraines, stabbing pains in my legs, butt and stomach. It was chronic fatigue. It was hiding in loos, crying over another ruined day. It was my daughters terrified of getting their periods in case they end up like mummy. Years of misdiagnosis & being fobbed off. Told to take painkillers. That it was 'normal.' It wasn't." Katie went on to explain the emotional toll her condition took on her, sharing: "I've cried on bathroom floors. I've bled through clothes in public. I've had 3 surgeries. I've tried every pill, every patch, every hormone tweak. I've been put on a medical menopause just to get through uni. And still… the pain came." She added: "Today I looked through my phone and realised I hardly have any photos of myself like this. Because I don't recognise the woman I am when I'm in pain. Because I don't want to remember the days where I was too sore, too tired, too bloated." Katie, who has two daughters from a previous relationship, then addressed the fact her decision to undergo surgery would mean she could not carry any more children, and explained: "I didn't want more children, my girls are everything. But that doesn't mean this is easy. Because the choice has been taken from me. And that grief is real. It feels like something in me has changed, apart form being sans uterus." Her searingly honest account continued: "Right now, I'm in lots of pain. Im bloated. I'm exhausted. I'm hot. I'm forgetful. I'm hot (see how that works on multiple levels). I feel raw and less like myself. Less like a woman, if I'm being really honest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katie Knowles (@katieaknowles) "But this was a decision I made to take my life back. To stop surviving and start living again, & have days that aren't defined by pain. This is hopefully the beginning of healing. The beginning of self-love, scars, stitches and all." She concluded by writing: "And please, if you've made it this far, I ask gently: This is something deeply personal. If you're tempted to leave a judgmental or flippant comment, I'm asking you to just scroll on. There is a real person behind this post." Katie's post was met with a wall of support - with many congratulating her for speaking up and sharing details of an important issue. EastEnders star Rita Simons was among those to comment on the post - and shared details of her own experience. The TV star wrote: "Been there, done it and got the scars! And it's hands down the best thing I ever did!!! If you need anything tell the hubby to give you my a journey but it's so good the other side of it." Katie has a nine-year-old daughter named Savannah, and a six-year-old girl called Alex. While DIY SOS presenter Nick has four children from three different relationships - sharing daughter Tuesday and eldest son Charlie with ex-wife, Gillian Knowles, son TJ with dancer Paula Beckett, and another son named Eddie.
