But viewers noticed that when Sheinelle came back on air after her surgery, she was broadcasting from South Carolina. ; The procedure that Jones underwent is … Sheinelle Jones lives in New York with her three kids and husband, Uche. Sheinelle Jones returned to Today on Monday after being out for weeks due to vocal cord surgery. Since the TODAY show films in New York, it makes sense that’s where her home is. Today’s Sheinelle Jones ‘Started Crying’ After Vocal Cord Surgery: I Was ‘Thankful to Be ‘Awake’’ this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Sheinelle Jones shares how she chose what to wear for her 1st day on TODAY. Jones said she's learned to appreciate the gift of listening. Sheinelle Jones recently had surgery for a polyp on her vocal cords. Nathan Congleton/NBC. Cute. She will be out from the Today show for more than a month.