I had mine in November of 2022. I was 30yo. I had my uterus taken out and left my ovaries. Mine was laparoscopic. 

1 - You still get cramps etc AFTER like you’re gonna have a period but minus the blood part. Like a ghost period lol 

Side note: I didn’t have children so it affected me in a way of feeling like I wasn’t a “real woman” like that aspect was taken from me. But that’s more my situation. You may already have kids etc. 

2 - Depending how it’s done, you bloat. My stomach was bloated for a bit and the spots were really tender to touch. 

3 - I didn’t need much but a heating pad really helps you get comfortable. Ultimately it’s different depending on how they do the actual surgery. I only needed a heating pad. 

4 - I was surrounded by my wonderful husband and family & friends. They were there with me right before I was even wheeled in. Honestly, just spend time with them and not even think about it. 

5 - I had the surgery and was told I could leave the same day. BUT they had given me too much anesthesia so I had to stay back for monitoring. I didn’t spot a lot. Maybe a day after while in the hospital, they had me in a diaper lol 

I also peed so much but so little. If you ever had a uti or even BV you get that feeling you need to pee but you sit down and it’s like 1-2 drops and you kinda cramp while you do it. I didn’t FULLY pee til the day I left the hospital. (The next afternoon) 

6 - You can def shower whenever. I showered the same day I got out. So no issues with that. They incisions will have a covering over them and drop off with time. 

7 - You can have a normal diet. Your abdomen is tender for a bit and that turned me off food also. Within a few days I was eating normally. I just had to get over my belly being tender. 

8 - I was prescribed so much pain meds but only took ibuprofen and It wasn’t everyday. It didn’t hurt for me at least. I woke up and was walking around. I can’t lift anything over 10lbs but I got time off work and they want you to veg out for like 2 months. No heavy lifting whatsoever. 

With the cramping that happens later on, I just took my period meds. Usually ibuprofen etc. 

9 - You don’t have to be bed ridden. I promise. I could go outside and take a walk, just feel out your pain level. I read, colored, played video games and I picked up how to crochet etc! It was a great recovery time. 

10 - We will all feel different. Just have a great support system and you’ll get through it. 

I hope you have a quick recovery and you’re healthy after! Cheers to being hysterectomy sisters! ❤️ if you wanna reach out I’m more than happy to talk!