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@vini I was wasn't certain if you were asking about my post from awhile back or about another poster. I'll answer your question about recovery and post surgery. I was treated at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. After surgery I had fatigue for a few days. I was advised to avoid lifting anything heavier than a grocery bag for a period of time - I don't recall how long. Maybe 2-3 weeks? The nurse during my pre-surgical prep gave me excellent advice on when I would know if I was ready to driver my car again (advised not to drive after surgery). She said, sit in your car, put your seatbelt on, and press the brake quickly as if making a sudden stop. Turn to the right or left. If that feels comfortable, you are ready to drive. I began driving again 2 weeks post-surgery. My small external incisions on the abdomen healed within a month and 6 weeks post surgery I saw the GYN-oncologist (surgeon) again. She said I was healing well and the vaginal cuff was healing. Because I was staged 1a (endometrial cancer-adenocarcinoma) and there was no spread to lymph nodes, I did not have any more treatment (radiation or chemotherapy). I am now 1 1/2 years post surgery, just had a surveillance check at Mayo Clinic where I had my surgery, with no recurrence. I hope this helps.