Hi there thanks for posting your query to HCM First if all o would suggest you that your doctors knows the best for you .And if your doctor has taken this decision surely it it is in the betterment for youso cheer up Yes o of course you can expect a good speedy recovery and you will take rest in the first few days following surgery with certain precautions like regarding your diet, removal of the catheter Ya again I would like to mention not everything can really be perfect This procedure may accompanied by drawbacks such as injury the certain internal organs , infection etc. Please do not think that I am trying to scare you notb really It is just a forewarning . Once you have recovered you can attend conferences fot the whole day, party do anything there is no restriction Regarding the mesh sling , dear that is used to keep the bladder in position and is usually an accompaniment of the treatment of prolapse because the ligaments that keep the bladder in position become lax And regarding the bio identical hormones or the hormone replacement therapy which we call in our language is the decision of the treating gynecologist Hope you are satisfied dear All the best for your surgery and wishing a speedy recovery Take care