Any women out there have had a hysterectomy? ?

Question

my doctor has tentatively scheduled and abdominal hysterectomy in november. we are going to discuss the details, but I was wondering if anyone else has had one and what was it like when you woke up after surgery. How long did it take you to recover? Thankyou!

Answer 1

yes in 2005 I had a hysterectomy. the surgery lasted about 2 hours but i was in recovery for along time. I had no real complications and was up walking in a couple of days. I did not need the 6 weeks rest which was ordered but i probably should have taken it. I did have some weight gain and have not been able to lose it.  i had a wonderful female doctor and she was great and very understanding.