Quote Originally Posted by Melalvai View Post
It's so individual it's hard to say. Listen to your body and do it gradually. I was back in action in about a week after an abdominal hysterectomy! But I was (unfortunately) young (31 yrs old).

I highly recommend Hyster Sisters forum. They are very supportive and knowledgeable.

This link was exactly what I was hoping to find. Thank you so much Melavai. Yes, youth makes all the difference in recovery time.

Indysteel, that was a cautionary tale for sure... omg.

Thank you all for the warning to take it slow and easy. It is so helpful to hear from women who have gone through this experience. Somehow reassuring to know that I'll get through this eventually! Maybe not as quickly as I wanted, but still, will live to bike another day.