I had stage 1 and was fortunate that the lymph nodes showed no signs spreading. I was fortunate to have robotic surgery and recovery was easier. I opted out of radiation or chemo and go back for checkups every three months. I eat unprocessed foods and beverages and walk twice a day. Be kind to yourself and rest is very important to getting back to your health. One more bit of advice, I bought very large elastic waistband sweats to come home in as I was very swollen and bloated and I was more comfortable during recovery in those.
I hope your surgery goes smoothly and stay positive.

Hi Cindy Kirby, your Doctor/Team should give you instructions. Honestly, my radical hysterectomy was the easiest part of my cancer treatment. I didn’t even crack a single bottle of pain meds and was back walking in the park about 5 days later. The brachytherapy, although a bit uncomfortable was not a problem with literally no side affects. The chemo was tough for me, had to make some tough decisions because of the CIPN by round 3. Got through it and was NED for 9 1/2 glorious years. My endometrial cancer was Stage I but the caveat was it was Grade 3, “clear cell”. Only after surgery can they be sure of Stage and Grade.

Hi Cindy,
When I had my robotic surgery I was already constipated so I continued the stool softener of colace and miralax daily for a while. I only took about 5 pain pills for the first 3 days, they can constipate you even more. Then after that I took ibuprofen and Tylenol twice per day for the discomfort for about 4 days or so. I was going on short flat walks on day 4, just flat and easy for 15 min. Call the nurse at the office or Dr. For anything concerning afterwards. But you will do great!! They usually do a great job with all the handouts and pre op appointment. I also showered the night before and the morning of surgery with an antibacterial soap like hibiclens, I don't know if they reccommend it but I don't think it hurts at all. I had some left over from a past surgery but can get a Walmart or Walgreens
Don't let yourself get constipated it's no fun! Drink alot of water, tea, and electrolytes like liquid IV, you feel a lot better when hydrated. I stuck to low residue foods that are easy to digest since I was having a lot of bowel discomfort and constipated before surgery. Soups, bone broth, lots of hydrating foods, fruits, but get your protein in as well,helps healing process.
I wrote down questions before surgery so I would not to forget to ask the surgeon. And also wrote them down again at my follow ups, I forget easily and it kept me on track.
Good luck and I will send prayers and healing your way!Brita

Thank you, Brita. Great advice m! Very encouraging and comforting words.