When you leave the hospital

You will be able to leave the hospital when you:
- are able to eat and drink without problems
- can take your pain medicine by mouth and have good pain control
- are able to urinate without problems
- are able to pass gas
- are able to walk
You will receive information about going home and the nurse will review these instructions with you.
You will receive a prescription for pain medicine. You can have this filled at the hospital pharmacy or at your own pharmacy.

Source: Allina Health's Patient Education Department, Preparing for Your Hysterectomy, gyn-ah-95582

Reviewed By: Allina Health Patient Education experts

First Published: 04/25/2013

Last Reviewed: 11/30/2015