Hi Soujanya, first we need to know what is the reason for the hysterectomy?..what is your age?...and whether it is done through laparoscopy or an open procedure... coming to the pain, a hysterectomy is a major surgery. Open surgery is definitely more painful and takes more time for recovery than the laparoscopic approach..but the procedure of performing a hysterectomy is the same in both. The only thing is, in open surgery, you will have a big scar where as in laparoscopy, you will have small 0.5-1 cm scars at 3-4 places..and coming to precautions, there are no specific precautions to be taken here...just like any other major surgery, you need to have to take rest for min 6 weeks, and this also depends on your condition, avoid heavy weight lifting and intercourse for 6 weeks...and depending on your condition your gynaecologist will advise any if extra precautions to be taken or not...thank you.