Exercise Your Way to a Happy Hysterectomy (and beyond) is a wonderful resource for any woman about to undergo the surgery.  Written by Nancy Golinski, an ACE certified personal trainer and college professor, the book is divided into four sections:

• Before  – simple things to help prepare, both mentally and physically, for the big event

• During – what you can expect in the hospital and gentle moves to do there

• After  – things to do at home to help your body heal

• And Beyond – all the problems you may encounter down the road and how to address them

The book focuses on exercise and includes over 60 moves with easy-to-follow instructions and photos.  Other topics include stress reduction, pain management, nutrition, and how to stay motivated.  This is a must-read for any woman who wants to take charge of her health and have a positive hysterectomy experience.