Katie Dadzie, the wife of DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, broke down in tears after sharing an emotional health update following major surgery. The 36-year-old lingerie entrepreneur underwent a five-and-a-half-hour procedure to remove parts of her reproductive system, including ovaries, endometriosis tissue, and adhesions, after suffering from excruciating pain for nearly two decades.
Nick Knowles Steps Back from Television to Care for Wife
Nick Knowles recently announced he will “disappear from television” to support Katie’s recovery. The couple married at Braxted Park Estate in Essex in June 2025, but weeks later, Katie was rushed to hospital when her cervix ruptured after a hysterectomy. She now requires another major procedure, leading Nick to prioritize her care over his TV career.
Katie Shares Tearful Health Update on Social Media
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Katie posted a tearful clip on Instagram showing her hugging a loved one after returning home from surgery. In the caption, she wrote: “I've made some videos from the hospital and after my op, and I think I'm ready to share them. The ovaries. The endo. The adhesions. The organs that had stuck together. The prolapses. The bits of my body that have caused me pain for nearly two decades. All gone! Five and a half hours in surgery. Mr Raafat has been amazing.”
She praised her surgeon, Mr. Raafat, as the first to make her feel truly heard and understood, noting she had seen around 10 surgeons previously. Katie expressed hope that this surgery would improve her quality of life, stating: “Hopefully, this is the last big recovery. Hopefully, this is the start of life without that pain.”
Katie Describes Brutal Recovery and Emotional Toll
Despite the optimism, Katie admitted the recovery is brutal. She wrote: “I know this pain is short-lived. I know the scars, the stitches, the bleeding, the gas pain, the swelling, the injections, the cannulas, the bruises and all the awful hospital bits are temporary. But temporary doesn't mean easy. It is brutal. My body feels completely battered.”
She reflected on how endometriosis and adenomyosis have affected her life, saying: “They've taken years. They've taken energy. They've taken confidence. They've taken plans. They've taken parts of my body. They've taken versions of me, and I'll never get back. I wish I could go back and tell younger me she wasn't weak. She wasn't making it up. She deserved better. So yes, I'm relieved and grateful. I really am. But I'm also heartbroken.”
Fans Offer Support and Well-Wishes
Viewers quickly flooded the comments with messages of support. One user wrote: “You are so incredibly strong, please remember that. Sending so much love.” Another added: “Sorry you have been through all of this. I wish you a speedy recovery.” A third commented: “Much love to you and your family.”
