@fos54235 It's great that you were on the cancellation list. Your surgery is much sooner and only a few days away. When we hear the word "cancer" most of us want to get the treatment started as soon as possible.

Did you do research on robotic hysterectomy? Here is what Mayo Clinic has on their website:

Mayo Clinic: Robotic Hysterectomy:

-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/robotic-hysterectomy/about/pac-20384544

That is what I had and my hysterectomy was laparoscopic. It was the same surgery as yours that is scheduled.

Being a bit frightened seems about right to me. When you think about it it seems pretty normal to be frightened as this is not an everyday occurrence for any of us. I was honest with my nurses and doctors and told them I was frightened. I didn't tell all of them that. Just a few and they were compassionate and reassuring. I have found that more I try to hide behind fear and anxiety thinking that no one will know the more frightened I feel. Does this make sense to you?

So glad your surgery is coming up soon. I’m 63 and had the same surgery on 5/29. I’m recovering well. I did note a fever of 101.4 the evening following surgery. I called the after hours line and was told it was most likely a reaction from anesthesia so I took a Motrin 600 and fever subsided. Keep in mind you will need to take the Tylenol or Motrin according to Dr.’s orders. I was also prescribed OxyContin but took only one dose for pain after I arrived home. The incisions are really small which is great. Get rest but also walk and move to prevent blood clots. Gasx (after meals) is useful because you will be gassy for a week or two. Take the stool softeners as recommended. Follow your orders provided by your Dr. 3 weeks out and I’m feeling much better. Awaiting final pathology results as my Dr. did not agree with the pathology report (stage 1A and 1C different rare endometrial cancers) and she has sent my slides to a special molecular testing lab to confirm diagnosis.

All of this is not easy that’s for sure. I’m also a breast cancer survivor (DCIS) and had unilateral mastectomy in 2024. I take each day as a blessing and try to keep my thoughts in a positive place.

Prayers are lifted for your successful surgery and healing.🙏🏽

I went through the same surgery 4 weeks ago. My fear was more painful than the surgery. I promise it will be ok. Obviously it will suck trying to get in and out of bed and sit up, etc. I had zero lower abdomen pain from where they removed the organs and lymph nodes. Most of my discomfort was in my incisions, the one above the belly button and the one to the right of it, totally bearable. I only took Tylenol and Advil the first few days be honest with your care team about how you’re feeling and they will do everything possible to make you comfortable.

When I was first diagnosed I developed anxiety and asked my GP for anti-anxiety medication. I used it very rarely, but it helped take the edge off of going into surgeries, scans, etc. I asked if it was ok to take beforehand and was never told no, but if anesthesia was involved I always told the staff involved as well.
I hope that your surgery on Monday goes as smoothly as mine did. I couldn’t believe that I went home the same day and that I was not in major pain. I’ll be thinking of you.