Question: what is the average weight gain after a hysterectomy?
Answer: Women with hysterectomies weighed more and had a higher mean body mass index (BMI) than control women at baseline. Mean weight gain was 1.36 kg (∼3 pounds) for women with hysterectomies vs. 0.61 kg (∼1.3 pounds) for control women (p = 0.07).