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Newly Diagnosed: FIGO 2 Uterine Cancer: What does this mean?

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Sep 29 3:14pm | Replies (70)
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@melhen

April 24
Just what to expect before and after surgery. I know everyone is different but some general things I might expect. I’m 69 so I’m sure the age of the patient makes some difference with recovery and all. About how long does the robotic procedure take? And that too I’m assuming depends on the surgeon.
I read somewhere a person said she used a small pillow afterwards if she had to cough.

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gratefulcat | @gratefulcat | Apr 7, 2023

Hi Melhen -

My surgery took about 2 hours, and then I spent several hours in recovery before I could go home. They will want to make sure you can pass urine before they discharge you.

I bought one of these before my scheduled surgery, so I would have it when I got home. It helped a lot with getting comfortable.
https://www.amazon.com/Ganaver-Sleeping-Orthopedic-Triangle-Elevation/dp/B0BR15SW5Z/ref=sr_1_13_sspa

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