Hi Tinks I had a total hysterectomy (for ovarian cancer) almost two weeks ago. I am still very sore in the groin area so have to take pain killers on a regular basis. I had an epidural for post op pain but it wasn't 100% successful. My bowels still don't know if they are coming or going, I just hope they will settle down some time soon.
As for HRT etc. don't get me started on that as nobody even mentioned that I would be plunged into surgical menopause, thankfully I was already aware of that fact. The main symptom I'm having at the moment is night sweats, last night was a doozy! I'm not sure at the moment whether to go for HRT or not, it depends whether I have to have chemo or not, (I still don't know what stage my cancer is at). However, I was starting to experience VA when I was peri so may opt for vaginal oestrogen at some stage.
Good luck with the op, if you have any more questions (not matter how graphic!), just let me know. Take care.