@gynosaur42 It's huge that you've decided to travel to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for your medical care. You have posed several good questions that your gyn-oncology surgeon should be able to answer for you. Others in our support group will chime in too as they read your discussion post.

I had my care for endometrial cancer at Mayo in Rochester, MN and with limited medical care where I live I chose to travel to Mayo for all of my follow-up care. I've also had a colonoscopy there in 2020 and due for another this year. Mayo is so very organized and all of the staff and providers so helpful that I just know that you and your husband will feel very cared for.

Presuming your surgery is robotic laparoscopic as mine was I would suggest loose fitting pants or leggings or yoga pants with a soft waistband. That's what I wore after the surgery on my way home in the car. I did feel more comfortable in a loose dress when I returned home but my surgery occurred in August.

Quality of life and sexual questions. I didn't address any of these before or immediately after my surgery. At my first followup at Mayo Clinic my nurse practitioner offered information about Mayo Clinic's Menopause and Sexual Health Clinic. I made an appointment there within the first year after my hysterectomy and the staff was enormously helpful.

-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/menopause-womens-sexual-health/overview/ovc-20487915

If you decide you want to go shopping there are lots of choices in Rochester. Apache Mall is a short distance from where you are staying. I think you'll find many choices and reasonable prices at the Mall. You can walk to University Square via the underground however it is more limited and more expensive.

Apache Mall in Rochester, MN

-- https://www.apachemall.com/en.html

If your husband enjoys walking and the temperature is bearable for him (it can be very cold in Rochester in February) I suggest he walk over to Soldier's Field. which is on the edge of the downtown area in Rochester and not far from your hotel. It's great fun to watch people ice skating and playing hockey. Here is another idea. There is art and there are sculptures within the Mayo Clinic buildings that are lovely. Your husband may enjoy going from floor to floor enjoying the art as if he's in his favorite gallery.

There is a Rochester app that you can download onto your phone. It has great suggestions for activities in Rochester, restaurants, shopping and more.

Experience Rochester MN

-- https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/planning-tools/rochester-app/

I suggest that you write all of your questions down for both you and your husband. That way you won't forget what to ask. He can take some notes while you talk with the physicians and the surgeon during your medical appointments.

Will you let me know how your appointments go? When is your first appointment?