The time needed to recover from lung nodule surgery as normal varies depending on the nature of the nodule and the individual’s physical condition, with benign nodules generally taking 3 to 6 months, and malignant nodules generally having a harder time recovering to normal levels after surgery. Surgical treatment for pulmonary nodules is generally minimally invasive, with the nodules and surrounding tissues being removed thoracoscopically, and the wounds will gradually recover in about 1 to 2 weeks. If you want to be like a normal person, the lung tissue function needs to be fully restored as well. For people who do not have other underlying diseases and are in good health, the recovery time after surgery for benign nodules usually takes 3 to 6 months. However, if there are other underlying diseases such as diabetes or hypertension, the time will need to be extended accordingly. Malignant nodules may require further chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, etc., and there is a possibility of postoperative recurrence, which is generally difficult to return to normal if it is in the middle or late stage. Recovery time after lung nodule surgery should be evaluated professionally by the attending physician in conjunction with the patient’s specific condition.