How long it takes to recover from an intestinal surgery to remove a section of bowel needs to be analyzed specifically depending on the location and length of the resected bowel, as well as the surgical approach. If the patient is resecting a shorter small intestine and doing intestinal anastomosis at the same time, and the surgical method chosen is laparoscopic. Generally, the patient can eat fluids on the 3rd-5th day after the operation, and can eat softer and thinner food after 1 week, and can basically return to normal life, work and diet in about 1 month. However, if you choose the open method, the time will be appropriately prolonged; if the colon surgery is done, its recovery time is longer, usually about 2 weeks, or even longer. If an anastomotic fistula occurs during treatment, the recovery time will be further extended. If most of the small bowel resection is done, patients will develop short bowel syndrome after surgery, which manifests as diarrhea after eating, indigestion, progressive wasting and other symptoms. The recovery time after surgery will take at least six months or even longer, so the exact recovery time needs to be consulted with the attending surgeon. Avoid strenuous exercise after surgery and strengthen nursing care. After surgery, pay attention to your diet, start with a liquid diet and gradually increase the amount and consistency of your diet, and hydrate appropriately. Eat a light diet and do not consume spicy or stimulating foods. Do not stay up late either, and keep a regular routine.