How painful is a hysterectomy? what is the recover like for a hysterectomy? will i be in a lot of pain?

Any : Any surgery is associated with some initial pain and discomfort after the surgery, but the techniques to improve post-surgical pain have improved markedly over the last few years. Most patients are given medications in the post-operative period to keep their pain well under control. Hospital staff are trained to be very responsive to post-operative pain. Most patients after a hysterectomy are given restrictions for returning to work initially and are instructed to avoid lifting more than 5-10 pounds; your doctor will give you their specific instructions.

Probably not. : The amount of pain experienced varies from person to person. It also depends on the method of hysterectomy. The vast majority of women can have a minimally invasive procedure which will decrease post operative pain. It may be worth getting a second opinion if you are not offered minimally invasive surgery. It's also good to know your surgeons success Tate with the technique suggested.