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Dos and don’ts after hysterectomy

After a hysterectomy, you will need to take some time off from work to rest and recover. Your surgeon will advise you when it is safe to return to work based on how strenuous your job is. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to rest and heal after your surgery. Do stay active, but don’t do any strenuous activity for at least six weeks after the surgery. Don’t lift anything heavy for six weeks after the surgery. Wait six weeks to resume sexual activity. Make sure to keep your follow-up appointment with your surgeon.

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