So many decisions still

Well, you'd feel better if it were the surgeon explaining it to you, since s/he is doing the procedure, vs the oncologist! 

I had laproscopic hysterectomy/oopherectomy. It was fine. I had an overnight in the hospital but alot of hospitals do it as ambulatory surgery, which should tell you alot about how quick the recovery is etc.  You have to take it easy, totally follow and listen to your nurses and dcotors, but you can walk a bit every day until you get your strength back.

I didn't have to go into work during the time I had the laproscopic surgery, so I couldn't tell you how many days it was, but I should think 2 weeks would be plenty of time,  assuming you are able to sit down on your job.

Dear B123, I had a laproscopic hysterectomy, and had my gallbladder removed at the same time, also laproscopically, on Dec. 29, 2011. For the first five or six days post-op I took pain medication called Tramadol which took away the pain. My recovery was easy, but I did not try to do stuff at all, rested in bed, and took a lot of naps. The medication makes you a little sleepy too. It helped that I have adult children who came and took care of the household chores, and did all the cooking/cleaning.

About going back to work, I honestly think you need more than two weeks to recover. My guess is your onc is a man who's never had a hysterectomy. It is still a major surgery, and post-op care is just as important as the surgery. You can invite a lot of complications if you don't take it easy, and you don't want that. My advice is to get a support system in place, and to take the time to rest, and heal properly. Better safe than sorry. It is what it is, and it's better to just resign yourself to the fact that this will take time. Your health is more important than your job at this stage, and people are remarkably understanding/sympathetic when they hear the C word. Big hugs to you!