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Daily Mail
3 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.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Khaleej Times
'Not one medicine for all': UAE doctors say homeopathy personalises treatment
After being told she needed a hysterectomy due to fibroids, a woman found a healing path through homeopathy. As her symptoms improved within two months and her fibroids shrank significantly — leaving just one small fibroid — experts explained that homeopathy activates the body's self-regulation to achieve long-term healing. The 46-year-old mother of two (name requested to be withheld), based in Dubai, was dealing with multiple large fibroids — about five large fibroids in her uterus — and diabetes. These fibroids were impacting her life, causing frequent bleeding. She was left with no choice but to undergo a hysterectomy based on the doctor's recommendation. Usually, many women have no symptoms, but common signs include heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, bleeding between periods, pelvic pressure or pain, lower back pain, frequent urination, painful intercourse, and difficulty conceiving. In severe cases, fibroids can lead to anaemia due to blood loss. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. She decided to try homeopathy at Wellth and started working with homeopathy practitioners. Dr Yasir Shafi, a homeopathy practitioner at Wellth who supervised her treatment, explained: "Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that uses natural remedies mainly from plants and minerals, in highly diluted doses, to stimulate the body's self-healing response. It follows the principle of 'like cures like' — treating symptoms with remedies that would produce similar symptoms in a healthy person." He added, "Treatment is tailored to the individual's physical, emotional, and mental state." Dr Shafi noted that treatment duration varies from person to person. Acute conditions may improve within days or weeks. At the same time, chronic issues, such as fibroids, often require several months of consistent treatment. Progress depends on the size of the fibroid, overall health, and adherence to the treatment plan. He also mentioned, "Medicines are mainly derived from plants or minerals. These are potentised through a homeopathic process and prescribed in different potencies." "It's important to understand that these medicines are not the same for all fibroid patients," he said. "Homeopathy is a highly individualised approach based on the patient's nature, history, and symptoms. Each patient receives medicine suited to their unique condition — not one medicine for all." Regarding the 46-year-old woman, she committed to a year-long treatment plan focusing on personalised natural remedies and lifestyle changes. Within just a couple of months, she noticed an improvement in her symptoms. A follow-up scan showed her fibroids had shrunk significantly, leaving just one small fibroid. This was remarkable since she had been advised that hysterectomy was her only option. The best part was that she also managed to bring her diabetes under control through holistic methods without conventional medicines. Dr Asher Shaikh further explained: "How long treatment takes depends on the condition and the individual. Acute issues, such as fever, cough, or food poisoning, can improve within hours or a day. Chronic problems like allergies, eczema, psoriasis, autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, PCOS, migraines, gut issues like IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, thyroid issues, or anxiety may take a few weeks to show deeper improvement and a few months for long-term stabilisation." He added, "Many patients report early signs that the remedy is working: better sleep, improved mood, more energy — even if the main complaint hasn't fully resolved yet." Dr Shaikh described the process: "Homeopathy begins with an in-depth consultation. We don't rely solely on test reports; we also discuss emotions, sleep patterns, fears, digestive health, and life history. This helps us choose a remedy that fits the whole person, not just the diagnosis." He noted that this process typically includes thorough case-taking lasting 60 to 120 minutes for chronic cases, along with emotional counseling. Remedies are customised from over 2,000 options based on the patient's profile, with potency and dosage determined by their condition and sensitivity. Lifestyle advice on nutrition, stress management, and habits that may affect healing is also provided. Dr Shaikh recommended considering homeopathy if individuals have recurring or chronic issues like allergies, PCOS, anxiety, IBS, eczema, migraines, or hormonal problems. It's also suitable if you're tired of side effects from conventional medicine or want a natural approach that supports your body's healing abilities. "Homeopathy is a safe treatment option for infants, pregnant women, and the elderly, making it a gentle care choice. It can also complement conventional treatment when full relief is not achieved or help support the immune system during recovery," he added.
Daily Mail
4 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.
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale favourite reveals surrogacy plans for own granddaughter after health tragedy
AN EMMERDALE favourite has revealed plans to be a surrogate for her own granddaughter. The shock move comes after a health crisis left her granddaughter unable to bear children herself. 2 2 Viewers have watched as Sarah Sugden was left devastated when treatment for ovarian cancer meant that she had to have an emergency hysterectomy - leaving her unable to have children naturally. Instead she's concocted a plan to use a surrogate. But this week her grandparents - Cain and Charity Dingle - discovered that she had zero chance of being approved to use a surrogate owing to her shortened lifespan. Now next week, Charity will make a bombshell offer after realising Sarah will only be happy if she becomes a mother. Charity is motivated in helping Sarah find a surrogate after a dead end with surrogacy agencies. Soon Victoria is overwhelmed when Charity asks her if she'll be a surrogate and tries to digest Charity's proposition. Sensing Victoria's uncertainty, Charity does her utmost to convince her - explaining she's the only chance Sarah's got. Later, Charity and Cain are united as they agree to keep their options open and follow through the possibilities. Robert is gobsmacked when Victoria reveals she's been asked to be Sarah's surrogate. Meanwhile, Moira's concerned Cain is pushing aside his grief for Nate by focusing on Sarah's surrogacy. Sarah fumes to learn Charity went behind her back to ask Victoria to be a surrogate. When Cain's surrogate fails to turn up from the agency, Ryan gently tells him he's been scammed. Emmerdale rules out return for major star in brutal storyline Furious at his own naivety, Cain takes his anger out in the pub. Sarah resigns herself to giving up on her hopes of being a mum, Charity impulsively offers to carry the baby for her. Cain chastises Charity about her impulsive offer and her decision to keep Mack in the dark about it. Sarah's uncomfortable when she realises that Charity still hasn't told Mack about her plans to be her surrogate.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Kathy Griffin shows off VERY taut face as she tames her wild-hair look
Kathy Griffin changed up her appearance again this week after debuting a shockingly new look the week before. Earlier this month, the 64-year-old comedian was spotted out in LA without her standard bangs and with a mostly makeup-free visage as her red hair fluttered wildly in the breeze. Griffin almost looked like a different person on the outing, but she bore a stronger resemblance to her usual self on her latest sighting as she took a walk with her service dog. Despite that, her face looked particularly taut as she got some exercise around town. The outing comes in the wake of Griffin undergoing a hysterectomy in early April. The actress — who sparked outrage after sharing a shocking anti-Trump video — boasted a fully made-up face and covered up her long red locks with a wide-brimmed straw hat as she tried to steer clear of the piercing sun. Earlier this month, the 64-year-old comedian was spotted out in LA without her standard bangs and with a mostly makeup-free visage as her red hair fluttered wildly in the breeze Griffin almost looked like a different person on the outing, but she bore a stronger resemblance to her usual self on her latest sighting as she took a walk with her service dog She was dressed casually in a gray T-shirt repping The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. She paired it with baggy gray pants, matching Nike trainers and a small brown patterned handbag. Kathy's choice of shirt was shocking, unless she meant it to be ironic, as she recently called Colbert a 'd***' over what she described as an ambush interview from 2018. In May, she said on her YouTube show Talk You Head Off that her appearance on The Late Show went awry when the host pressured her to discuss a controversial photo she posted the previous year of herself holding a mask of Donald Trump that was covered in fake blood. Some critics claimed that the bloodied mask resembled a severed head, and Griffin was subsequently investigated by the Secret Service over the display, which she said concluded with her being 'completely exonerated.' Griffin slammed Colbert for nearly bringing her to tears during the interview, and she accused him and his producer of reneging on the terms of the interview after she initially said she didn't want to discuss the photo controversy. She said she thought the controversy had been thoroughly covered and was already behind her after the investigation wrapped up with no charges, but Colbert's insistence on discussing it despite regularly 'mak[ing] fun of Donald Trump' led her to feel an 'undercurrent of misogyny' to the interview. 'I just remember thinking, "He would not talk down to the guys like this. He just wouldn't. I don't think I've ever seen him treat any of the guy comics like this,"' Griffin said of Colbert. In May, she said on her YouTube show Talk You Head Off that her appearance on The Late Show went awry when the host pressured her to discuss a controversial photo she posted the previous year of herself holding a mask of Donald Trump that was covered in fake blood Griffin admitted that she felt tears welling up as Colbert grilled her, but she managed to keep them at bay until she had stepped off the stage. When she confronted the show's executive producer about the change of topic, they defended his line of questioning with an apparent non sequitur. 'He just can't get over [the photo],' Griffin recalled the EP saying, before they explained, 'Stephen's really Catholic.' 'And I go, "What? What does that have to do with anything? I was raised Catholic too!" Griffin recalled. 'And he said, "I think that's what it is." I just said, "Oh, OK, I can't make any sense of that."' Griffin reprised the controversy over the bloody Trump mask photo — which got her booted from co-hosting CNN's New Year's Eve coverage with Anderson Cooper — when she shared a video of four fiber-art portraits of the severed heads of billionaires Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and the current president. All four heads, which were made of a carpet-like material, had red yarn dangling from them to simulate blood and flesh. 'For the first time ever… no comment,' she captioned the clip. Although she was lambasted in the comments on TikTok, the controversy had a smaller tail than in 2017, and its unclear if Griffin made the bloody portraits or was simply sharing another artist's work. Although she was lambasted in the comments on TikTok, the controversy had a smaller tail than in 2017, and its unclear if Griffin made the bloody portraits or was simply sharing another artist's work Griffin has lately looked particularly pale and gaunt on public outings She revealed in April that she had undergone surgery to remove her uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries to prevent a possible recurrence of cancer. The surgery followed an earlier cancer scare in 2021, when she was diagnosed with stage one lung cancer Griffin has lately looked particularly pale and gaunt on public outings. She revealed in April that she had undergone surgery to remove her uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries to prevent a possible recurrence of cancer. The surgery followed an earlier cancer scare in 2021, when she was diagnosed with stage one lung cancer. The My Life On The D-list star required surgery to remove half of her left lung, but she revealed months later that she was free of cancer. However, she revealed the following year that she needed vocal cord surgery to save her voice after it was severely impacted in the wake of her cancer surgery.
