The recovery time for rectal polyp surgery varies from 1-3 months and is influenced by various factors such as the patient’s physical condition, type of disease, and care measures. Under normal circumstances, the better the physical condition of the patient and the younger the age of the patient, the faster the regeneration and healing of the damaged tissues of the intestine after surgery. In clinical medicine, rectal polyps can be divided into two types: solitary and multiple polyps. Patients with multiple rectal polyps have a larger postoperative trauma area and scope, so their postoperative recovery time may be extended accordingly. Good post-operative care measures to speed up the recovery of patients and shorten the length of treatment play a positive impact, the daily diet should try to choose light, easy to digest food, and pay attention to the comprehensiveness and balance of nutrients, in addition to ensure sufficient regular rest, to maintain an optimistic and relaxed state of mind.