Hi Kate,
Long time not talk to.

They have these things here in the states that they put on legs that swell up with pressure gently & release pressure instead of wearing compression stockings. I had it used on me when I had my back surgery in 2005. They didn't bother my feet or ankles at all. I don't know what they are called but they replace compression stokings. Maybe you can ask if the Aussie hospitals have anything like that. And hopefully someone here will have the exact name for it.

Hopefully you will be keeping your ovaries so you don't have to go on hormone replacement. I was able to keep mine for 7 yrs after I had the hysterectomy.

Good luck Kate!!!

Love ya,
DebbyV