Hysterectomy Recovery

While fairly common, a hysterectomy, or surgery to remove the uterus, is a major operation with a long-term recovery. In the first few days after surgery, you can expect to be sore in your pelvic area, according to Suzy Lipinski, M.D., an OBGYN at Obstetrix® of Colorado, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. "If there are abdominal incisions from an abdominal, robotic or laparoscopic hysterectomy, then those incisions will be sore and your abdominal muscles will be very tender," said Dr. Lipinski. "It may feel like you did 500 sit-ups during surgery." You can also experience discomfort with urination. If you had a urinary catheter removed, you may feel a burning sensation the first time you pee afterward, but this should get better quickly, said Dr. Lipinski. "Your doctor will likely check to make sure that you are emptying your bladder adequately."

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