After minimally invasive surgery for lumbar disc herniation, you can squat to have a bowel movement in about 3~6 weeks, but it is recommended to choose to use a toilet. Minimally invasive lumbar disc surgery is more commonly used is the intervertebral foramenoscopy surgery, this surgery is less traumatic, is currently the treatment of lumbar disc herniation is more commonly used as a surgical method, lumbar discs for intervertebral foramenoscopy surgery can be discharged from bed after only one day of lying in bed, need to be hospitalized for about 3~5 days, but full recovery takes 3~6 weeks. When squatting to defecate, the abdominal pressure will increase, which will also cause pressure on the waist, so after the minimally invasive lumbar disc herniation surgery, it is recommended to use the toilet and other methods of defecation, which can reduce the pressure on the waist and is conducive to the recovery of the condition, if you want to squat to defecate, it is recommended to do it after 3~6 weeks after the operation. After the minimally invasive lumbar disc surgery, it is recommended to take more rest, avoid bending and other actions, and follow the doctor’s instructions for regular review after the surgery to observe the recovery situation.