13 Effective Ways to Recover from a Hysterectomy

5. Wear Loose Clothing

Tight or restrictive clothing can irritate the incision site following an abdominal or laparoscopic hysterectomy. For this reason, it’s best to wear loose, comfortable clothing like drawstring pants and oversized shirts during recovery. Some people may also experience post-operative swelling of the abdominal area, so tight clothing will be uncomfortable.

Full-coverage underwear in a larger size will reduce irritation, or, if spotting isn’t a problem, skipping underwear for a week or so may be a good option.