How long is the typical treatment + recovery timeline?

For medical management, initial treatment with biologics or JAK inhibitors often shows improvement within 4–8 weeks, with full response assessed at 3–6 months. If surgery is needed, a total proctocolectomy with IPAA typically requires a hospital stay of 7–14 days, followed by 4–6 weeks of recovery at home. Most patients can return to normal activities within 2–3 months post-surgery, though ongoing follow-up is recommended.