Tina, this all depends on your body. A hysterectomy is a major surgery regardless of whether it is laparoscopic or not. There is a lot of information on the internet to be found. I haven't personally been through one, but I have done a lot of research on them online.

Good luck! Be gentle on yourself and don't push yourself too hard.

Hi there i ahad one 3 years ago and i can tell you exactally what it is like.. you might not wanna know but i will tell you...i had to have a hysterectomy when i was 24 i am now 27. i went in to the hospital to have it done and i wish prople would of told me what it was gonna be like.. they done the surgery and on my gosh it hurt afterwards.. i was in the hospital and i could n't sit up at all. i couldn't lay down nothing i just sat a little back in a recliner and that's where i stayed at. i was down for like 4 weeks good. It sucks.. i will tell you.. luckily i had great friends and family to help me cause i will tell you you will need them anyone that you trust enough to help you in the bath or to the bathroom.. My husband had to help me alot.. well good luck let me know how it is going i would love to know..

Tina - in 3 days it will be 3 weeks since I had my hysto for endometrial cancer. I was in hospital only overnight even though I was expecting 2-3 days. I was even able to shower myself the next morning which was wonderful. Although I was sore for about a week the last two weeks have been relatively pain free (nothing more than what used to be period type pain). I have developed a bladder infection but antibiotics are taking care of this. I also developed some mild incontinence due to my low back being out of alignment, but chiro has fixed that. I started driving my car about 5 days ago and am getting better and better everyday. You just really need to remember that it takes you longer to do everything and you have to be incredibly careful with any type of bending. Am even starting gentle walks along the beach next week which will be wonderful. Remember a positive attitude is half the battle, getting some gentle sun is also really good as it is the only way in which to get Vit D.
Just think - no more periods, no more pap smears - good luck.
Galliano

I had the surgery 11 days ago and it was not bad at all, I have been back to my daily tasks since day 7!! I am so happy I had it done. The first 3 days I was sore but able to get up and move around for a couple hours at a time, also came home the same day even though they told me I would be staying! I think the worst part was them not telling me to start a stool softner while taking the pain meds, so i suggest to you to start them if you are taking pain meds more than 3days. Really dont be scared getting my wisdom teeth out was worse than this surgery!!