How long does it take for bowels to return to normal after diverticulitis?
How long does it take for bowels to return to normal after diverticulitis? Give it time, approximately 6-8 weeks, and your colon should start to function more normally. When a long piece of colon is removed, however, a faster transit time may be a permanent side effect of the surgery. Nausea is common after surgery. Be sure to take your pain medication on a full stomach.