I think I lost my last statement to you. I had a hyster about 3.5 weeks ago. They went through the vagina and removed everthing but the overies. There is no external incisions and it doesn't even feel like they did surgery. i was out of the hospital the next day and over the counter pain meds help just fine when I need them. Medicine has come a long way with methods and recovery. Good luck and I hope everything goes well for you.