Hysterectomy query

Hi Karen.  I had preventative hysterectomy. Key hole surgery is easy to recover from but initially during those first days post surgery I had a lot of discomfort from the air they fill your belly with because it is trapped and takes a while to work out of your system.  I also struggled with a nauseous feeling and constipation which is probably to be expected after any surgery.  I remember feeling quite emotional about loosing what I thought was one of the last things that defined me as a woman.  I guess the immediate onset of menoupause, hormonal imballance etc caused most of my sadness and emotional state at the time. 
Currently my biggest challenge after the surgery would be menoupause, hot flushes and sleeplessness.  I am not allowed HRT.  I am 41.

Everyone's surgery or response to surgery or any procedure will be different.  I hope yours go well.