In a few weeks I am scheduled to have surgery to remove my uterus & ovaries. I was hoping to get some encouraging advice regarding recovery times, how soon you were able and felt like getting back on the bicycle, and any other helpful hints or shared experiences. I am in my mid-50s, and in fairly good health and cycle often, usually about 50 miles a week or so.

I am hoping to get back on the bicycle in mid-February if possible, at least for a few miles. I really want to be fit enough to do the Seattle to Portland ride again this July (200 miles in two days).

This is a laparoscopic procedure, which they "say" the recovery time is faster, maybe two weeks to feeling good and four to six weeks feeling completely back to normal. No lifting for at least six weeks.

Just worried how this is going to affect getting back to my cycling routine.