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Radio 1 DJ Katie Thistleton Undergoes Emergency Operation Postpartum
Radio 1 DJ and Morning Live presenter Katie Thistleton has disclosed that she underwent emergency surgery just six weeks after giving birth to her son. The 35-year-old broadcaster, who recently welcomed her son Reuben, experienced severe pain shortly after his arrival, necessitating an urgent operation.
Emergency Surgery Details
In a detailed social media statement, Thistleton informed her followers of her emergency hospital visit. She explained that doctors discovered a substantial cyst on her ovary, measuring 16cm, which had caused a painful twisting of the ovary and fallopian tube.
- Underwent surgery six weeks postpartum.
- Discovered a 16cm cyst on her ovary.
- Cyst caused ovary and fallopian tube to twist.
Intense Pain Described
Thistleton vividly described the excruciating pain she endured, stating it was almost unbearable. Doctors were initially concerned that the ovary might need to be removed but were fortunately able to save it during the operation.
She recounted to her fans: “So I’m 6 weeks postpartum today and was so excited to be officially recovered from c section and drive again etc but ended up having emergency surgery on my ovary a couple of days ago for a 16cm (huge) cyst that had twisted the ovary and tube.”
“Guys when I tell you the pain was insane, if they’d offered to shoot me in the head I’d have taken it. Luckily they managed to save the ovary after thinking it might need to go.”
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Home Recovery and Gratitude
The Radio 1 personality reassured her fans that she has since returned home to her family and expressed profound gratitude to the surgical team.
She added, “big up the surgeons”.
Recent Birth Announcement
Thistleton and her husband Alex welcomed their son Reuben in March. She shared the joyful news with her 66,000 online followers, describing Reuben as “THE CUTEST THING EVER.”
Announcing Reuben’s arrival, she wrote: “Reuben Alexander Harris was born on the 6th March and he is THE CUTEST THING EVER.”
She further expressed the overwhelming love she feels for her husband and newborn son, and her deep appreciation for her family and friends.
“The love I feel for my incredible husband and this little tiny person we’ve made is almost too much for me to bear.”
“I feel complete! And so grateful for our family and friends. And so in awe of/want to give a big hug to all the parents I know. And SO impressed with obstetricians and paediatricians and midwives.”
Adjusting to Family Life
The Morning Live co-host continued to articulate the indescribable emotion she felt upon first seeing her son. She conveyed that they are embracing their new life as a family of three and feel incredibly fortunate.
The Morning Live regular continued: “I will never be able to put into words the feeling I felt when I first saw him. We are loving our sweet little new life together as a family of 3 and feeling so very blessed.”
Radio Career
Katie Thistleton, who has been married to Alex for three years, currently co-presents Radio 1’s Going Home show with Vick Hope and Jamie Laing.
Katie, who has been married to husband Alex for three years, currently co-hosts Radio 1’s Going Home with Vick, Katie and Jamie.