Bowel surgery recovery: What to expect?

It really depends on what kind of procedure we're talking about. The sad reality is that older patients often struggle to bounce back from major surgeries...

Elon Musk said:I’m wondering how risky this actually is for someone around 80 years old? How long does the recovery typically take, and what else should I be looking out for?

Thanks so much for the input.

There is no such thing as a "minor" surgery...
Could you perhaps provide a bit more detail?

I find myself waiting on the edge of my seat, though I try to maintain my composure, hoping to discover what the doctors have to say tomorrow; they seem quite at a loss regarding the underlying issue, and I can only hold onto the hope that we receive some positive news...