Most, if not all, of us experienced post surgical nausea. Whether it is a slight queasiness or a half an hour with our heads in the toilet all of us can say that, after surgery, it is the worst. There are several drugs that our physicians can dole out but those can have some nasty side effects that make the whole miserable experience even worse.

"I feel sad and I don't know why? After all I wanted a hysterectomy"
It is not uncommon or unnatural for a woman to feel sad and to have a sense of loss after a hysterectomy. Many women, even women who have chosen to not bear children, experience grief to some degree. Some of us find ourselves crying at the drop of a hat, or becoming angry at having a hysterectomy, even if we ourselves made the decision to have one.

This list is in no way intended to imply that EVERY woman goes through any or all of these post-hysterectomy problems. This list is a compilation from many women who had their surgery's for various reasons, and is to let you know you are not crazy and you are not alone if you do have any of these symptoms.

This is by no means a complete list of things to do or not to do post surgical. Depending on the type of surgery and your individual health situation, these may vary. Please discuss these various issues with your doctor

So your surgery is over. Now begins the road to recovery. Coming home is probably the first step to real recovery. No more nurses, doctors and various hospital personnel to wake you up. You can eat what you want and be in the comfort of your own bed....or can you? Topics discussed in this section are The First Two Weeks, Sleeping, Eating, Going to the bathroom, Exercise, and Overdoing it