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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi disclosed details of her recent surgical procedure in an emotional video posted to Instagram on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in her cancer treatment journey. The 38-year-old television personality revealed she had undergone a hysterectomy approximately six months after receiving her cervical cancer diagnosis in February.
During the procedure, surgeons removed her uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and portions of vaginal tissue to ensure complete cancer removal, while preserving her ovaries to prevent early menopause. Polizzi documented her hospital arrival, pre-operative preparations, and immediate recovery period in the video, addressing viewers candidly about her emotional experience and physical discomfort.
Polizzi described intense anxiety before being wheeled into the operating room, recounting how she counted to 10 before losing consciousness from anesthesia—surpassing the typical three-second threshold most patients achieve. She credited the medical team with providing reassurance and comfort during her most frightening moments leading up to the surgery.
Beyond cancer treatment, doctors simultaneously addressed diastasis recti, a condition affecting abdominal muscles that commonly develops after multiple pregnancies. Polizzi, mother of three, acknowledged the additional repair work as part of her comprehensive surgical intervention.
The reality star emphasized her motivation for sharing her health journey publicly, noting that women rarely discuss such experiences openly. She encouraged viewers undergoing similar procedures to remain positive and urged all women to prioritize preventive screenings, specifically recommending routine Pap smears.
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