Hysterectomy 4 months after FIGO1 Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis

1st night post surgery. Managing pain with just ibuprofen & Tylenol. The oxy made be nauseous in the recovery room & delayed my release by serval hours. So far the biggest issue is the weird gait I have from my leg positioning during surgery. I relate it to have your Barbie’s legs akimbo & trying to walk straight. It’s gotten better but need assistance lifting my left leg in bed I’m using my walking poles to get around. Im sleeping in the recliner bc that is easier to get in & out off.

The left leg issue was better today but still needed help putting on sweatpants. The discomfort I have is on left side abdomen & that is also better today. Still only ibuprofen & Tylenol for pain. Took it very easy today & got lots of rest. It’s surprising how well I feel after just one day.

I've been following this discussion. I was diagnosed with Serous Endometrial Intraepithelial Carcinoma via a biopsy 2 months ago. Released from hospital one week ago. Had open surgery hystorectomy with lymph nodes and omentum removed. Just got word today that I'm stage 1C, FIGO 3. With the exception of the leg issue, seems everyone here is recovering faster than me (at least from the pain). Is that because you all had robotic surgery?

I had a total hysterectomy and one lymph node removed. And, no, I did not have robotic hysterectomy. This was over a year ago. I am still suffering the consequences -- pain in pelvis when I urinate, and urinary incontinence are the residual effects. As to the pain, this may also be due to other cancerous lymph nodes in the pelvic region, which the surgeon won't remover and/or bladder prolapse. The surgeon had checked my bladder over a year ago, after my complaining, and said that it was not prolapsed, yet pelvic physiotherapist found that it was.

Thanks, for the info. I'm 3 weeks out, with pain when I urinate or have bowel movements. I hope it resolves in time but am a bit concerned hearing your story. In your case, I don't understand why the doctor wouldn't remove cancerous lymph nodes. Do you think you should seek a second opinion?

They said they'd call me by 8:15 tomorrow (Wednesday) night for when to report on Thursday. I'm ready (more or less). I have a durable POA for medical (as well as financial) set up, but was looking at their advanced directive, which has more detail, so I will complete that as well. I've finished all the tasks and education materials (and even read the key parts aloud to my SIL, who will be my driver/caretaker).

I did have a hard time healing from the adduction of my hip when they pinned the ball at the top of my femur (broke 2 years ago), and that overall injury left me with a small limp when I'm stiff. So a bit of concern about the positioning, but got out my simple stretching exercises for the hip rehab and will check in on those (before doing them).

And yes, still trying to distract myself with the paint choices. the ones I bought the samples of and tried did not look at all like the chips when they got outside in the real world, so back to the drawing board - I picked up 6 more sample qts in Austin and will try to get those tested tomorrow if it doesn't rain here.

Again, I appreciate all the help and encouragement. It's made a world of difference to have everyone on this list who has gone before me, posting and talking about their experience. I do not feel as alone as I did!

Glad to hear the surgery is behind you. I’ve heard of people having weird body aches after surgery. After all they basically have us on our heads.