Even though you will probably feel great way before then, take things easy. No lifting, taking stairs or
having sex. Your body will still be healing and you need the 6 weeks to fully recover.
The hospital will send you home with a script for pain meds. I would recommend taking them as prescribed to stay on top of the pain and not let it get out of control. No, I'm not trying to scare you. I had a complete hysterectomy myself and I was more sore I think than anything else.