It usually takes about 3 days after stoma retrieval surgery for the bowel to regain function and for the bowel to pass gas. It usually takes about 3 days for the patient to have a bowel movement after stoma retrieval surgery. Because of the transient loss of gastrointestinal function after stoma surgery, it usually takes about 3 days for the patient to recover, and therefore, the patient usually has gas after 3 days. During this period, the patient must be allowed to get out of bed appropriately, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and accelerate functional recovery. In addition, the patient’s surgical incision should be protected to prevent infection of the surgical incision. After the stoma reduction surgery, if the patient’s intestinal function has recovered, the patient will have a bowel movement at this time. After the patient’s intestinal function recovers, he should eat some light, nutritious and easy-to-digest food, and can also eat some fresh fruits and vegetables. Absolutely no diet should be eaten before anal defecation after retraction surgery.