People.com Entertainment TV 'RHONJ' 's Dolores Catania Reveals Why Teresa Giudice Underwent 'Emergency Surgery' "She's in a tremendous amount of pain," Dolores Catania said of Teresa Giudice By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Instagram Twitter Website Dory Jackson is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE's digital TV team. While at the brand, she's had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She also recaps popular TV shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules.The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus in Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. She also previously co-hosted a podcast called "Idol Nation." People Editorial Guidelines Published on March 28, 2022 05:28 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jim Spellman/Getty Dolores Catania is giving an update on how her Real Housewives of New Jersey costar Teresa Giudice is doing after undergoing emergency surgery. In an interview with E! News on Monday, the 51-year-old reality star revealed the reasoning behind Giudice's procedure. "She had her appendix out," Catania said. "Now it just takes time to heal. But it was emergency surgery so she's in a lot of pain." Catania said she "just spoke to" Giudice to see how she is doing. According to Catania, Giudice is "not well." "She's not feeling good at all. It's bad," she added. "She's in a tremendous amount of pain." Teresa Giudice's Daughters Are Helping Her Recover After Her Hospital Stay: 'They Give Me So Much Love' Late last week, Giudice's daughter Gia revealed that the reality star was in the hospital. The 21-year-old had posted a photo of Giudice laying in a hospital bed. "Such a trooper, I love you," Gia wrote. "Pray for a speedy recovery. I love you @teresagiudice" Teresa Giudice in the hospital. Gia Giudice/Instagram Giudice's attorney, James J. Leonard Jr., previously shared in a statement to PEOPLE why his client was hospitalized. "Teresa was admitted to the hospital last night and had a non-cosmetic emergency procedure this morning," the lawyer said. "She is recuperating and is looking forward to a speedy recovery. She thanks everyone for their prayers and well wishes." Since leaving the hospital, Giudice has been able to rely on her daughters amid her recovery journey. "I love my daughters they give me so much love," the reality star said in a clip shared on her Instagram Story, in which Gia and Milania are with her on a couch. "I love you Gia [and] Milania."