What is the recovery period for an abdominal hysterectomy?

The typical recovery period following an abdominal hysterectomy is six to eight weeks, according to WebMD. However, women are normally able to go home after just two or three days to complete the remainder of their recovery at home.

It usually takes six weeks for patients to resume regular physical activities, including sex, after an abdominal hysterectomy, according to WebMD. Any lifting should be avoided for at least the first two weeks after the surgery. A follow-up visit with the doctor is advised before a woman returns to regular physical activity, including housework. In contrast to the abdominal procedures, recovery for vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomies normally takes around two weeks.