I had a hysterectomy three weeks ago and I am doing fine. My husband and parents have been very supportvie and have been helping out. I got up and walked the same day as my surgery. The more you walk, the faster you heal. They give you pain medication in your IV the first few days and then paing killers to take home. I quit taking the pain meds after a week and I quit taking Motirn earlier this week. My best recomendation would be to follow the doctors instructions - don't lift anythng, get lots of rest, and walk.