Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi shares she's struggling after surgery
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi says she is “struggling” while recovering from a hysterectomy tied to Stage 1 cervical cancer. The Jersey Shore alum shared hospital-bed video, confirmed doctors removed her uterus, cervix, and parts of her vagina, and said she is trying to stay optimistic.
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Key Takeaways
- Polizzi, 38, is recovering from a hysterectomy following a February Stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis.
- She told a fan she is “struggling” and separately said she is “not great” but “trying to stay optimistic.”
- Doctors removed her uterus, cervix, and parts of her vagina via a C-section-style incision.
- Costar Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola and fans publicly offered support.
- She previously said she was sad she would no longer be able to have more children.
What did Snooki say after her hysterectomy?
On Friday, Polizzi posted a TikTok from a hospital bed giving a thumbs-up, with the overlay “We did it Joe. Hysterectomy✅.” She also shared a photo of her post-surgery meal: curly fries covered in ketchup.
When a fan wrote that recovery is hard but gets better, Polizzi replied, “Hope so cause I’m struggling 😭.” In another clip, she said she was “not great” after the operation but was “doing my best” and “trying to stay optimistic.”
According to Page Six, she grew emotional on camera and apologized for her tears, adding, “Sorry, it’s just been a lot.”
Why did Nicole Polizzi undergo the surgery?
Polizzi revealed in April that she would have a hysterectomy after receiving a Stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis in February. Ahead of the procedure, she said, “I’m not great with pain, so thinking about removing an organ is scary.”
She also shared a lengthy surgery-day video showing her parents driving her to the hospital after “warm hugs” from her kids. She said she was “literally terrified” while being wheeled into the operating room.
After surgery, she explained doctors performed a “C-section cut” and removed her uterus, cervix, and some parts of her vagina “just to make sure we get everything.”
How are fans and Jersey Shore costars responding?
Commenters flooded her posts with encouragement, including one fan who wrote, “So proud of you,” and urged her to rest and heal. Jersey Shore costar Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola also weighed in, writing, “Love you!” and calling Polizzi the “Strongest badass” now “on the road to recovery.”
Polizzi has previously spoken about the emotional side of the decision. Even though she said she was done having kids, she admitted the thought of not being able to have more “really upset” her. She shares Lorenzo Dominic, 13; Giovanna Marie, 11; and Angelo James, 7, with husband Jionni LaValle.
Her candid posts underline both the medical stakes and the personal toll as she works through early recovery in public view.