Hello , I'm not sure if I can address all your concerns but I can give you some information on my experience of recovery from a Hysterectomy. I had a full abdominal hysterectomy and I am now 6 weeks post OP. The bloating was so uncomfortable after the OP and it did last for 5.5 Weeks after which it just disappeared thank goodness. Re what you can and cant do. I started driving at 4.5 weeks, still not lifting anything heavy or hoovering or swimming until 8 weeks post OP. It took 4 weeks for my results to come back and thankfully I got the all clear. I too found it quite stressful and anxious being off work as I have had no time off work in seven years and have been signed off for 8 weeks. I'm just starting to enjoy my time off as I realise if you dont stress then your body heals quicker. My advice to you would be to make sure you rest plenty , before you know it you'll be back at work and back to the grind. Hope you get the all clear . JH266 xx