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How long is recovery after colon surgery?

I will have colon surgery. How long is recovery after colon surgery?

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Conventional belief generally 6 weeks for open resection, 4 weeks of laparoscopic.
About 2-4 months.
It depends on what surgery is being done and why. It also depends on your medical history and risk for surgery. This is best answered by your surgeon.