Radical Vulvectomy

So sorry your family member is going thru this.

Found some info from the American Cancer Society

From Ohio State University Hospital:

Care at Home

You will be given instructions on how to care for yourself at home.

Get plenty of rest and do not overdo it. A good rule to follow is if you do not feel up to it, do not do it. Here are some guidelines for you to follow when you go home.

Limit your activities for 4 to 6 weeks: No driving for 2 weeks or while taking narcotic pain medicine. However, you may ride in a car for short trips. No heavy lifting (nothing over 5 to 10 pounds). No strenuous activities or exercises. Take the stairs slowly. Go one step at a time.

Keep your incisions clean and dry.

Put nothing in the lady parts until your doctor tells you it is okay: No douching. No intercourse (sex). No tampons.

You may take a shower.

Radical Vulvectomy:

If swelling happens in your legs or feet, try the following to control the swelling:

Wear support hose.

Sit no more than 30 minutes at a time.

Keep legs propped up when sitting. Sit with your legs uncrossed.

Wear loose fitting clothes around your incisions.

Request Home Health Visiting Nurse prior to discharge for physical assessment of incision, caregiver instruction, medication mgmt + link to community resources to keep loved one at home.