<s>[INST] Hello I am 6 weeks post TAH BSO for endometrial cancer stage 1a with 30 pelvic lymph nodes removed. I have bilateral numbness in my upper thighs and have intermittent swelling in left groin into superpubic area. Swelling recently is worse than right after my surgery. Worsens with activity and lessens with ice packs and rest. Is this to be expected? How long will the swelling and numbness continue? [/INST] The swelling you are experiencing  is lymphedema.Meet a physiotherapist.Manual lymphatic drainage methods can be learnt.Loose clothingCompression wraps in the regionElevated legs while sleeping etc can help alleviate the symptoms.It takes months to years to subside and some amount of residual edema is expected. </s>