I had a hysterectomy in 2007, and was dx'd in 2001. I didn't experience a flare at all afterwards, and in fact, I would call that operation one of the best things I ever did.

I used to find that that 'time' would cause me heaviness, pain and mood swings so getting rid of those was great. I also have a blood disorder that makes my spleen 'eat' my platelets - so now my body doesn't have to produce all that replacement blood, they are lots better too.

Mine was an internal hysterectomy, so recovery was fairly speedy and incident free.

Good luck!