Side effects from radical hysterectomy

Drea82, I know there are a lot of older comments here, so I am not sure how many of the original posters still visit the site.

Clearly your mother has a lot going on.  Not eating is not an answer, and not being able to poop isn't good either.  I know she hates doctors, but maybe if you help her, the two of you can advocate for her health.  It is hard to say what she has going on as none of us are doctors. 

As for her lympeodema, the pump should help but you can't use that all day, and there are compression garments that she can wear during the day that she should be properly fitted for.  

People have no idea what side effects those who have been treated live with, but they can be very difficult.