My primary doctor firmly believes you need a liquid diet for 3 days. My gastro doctors don't say that. So for myself, I stay on it for one day and then eat soft foods. Scrambled eggs, macaroni, cooked carrots and things like that. I even eat soft chicken. I have to eat something when I take the pills or I feel sick. You will get some pains and twinges for quite awhile. But the pain should not be severe. Stay away from fiber. Someone on this board is always recommending people to the mayo clinic low residue diet. Look it up on the internet. Eventually you can add other foods and very gradually add fiber. Also, rest helps. Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks for that it makes sense I just wish I had not started eating right away after they let me out, whilst I was in hospital the following day they prescribed a chicken sandwich, I know now that was a mistake. You are right in that you have to eat as the pills make me feel terrible. Will mention the sharp pain to doc when I see him.

Tessygirl:

I recommend going on probiotics and omega 3's; drinking lots of water; eating bone broths and well cooked veggies if you have any solids. Also fresh juices like carrot juice and juices with greens. You can put rice protein powder in your juices and smoothies and get protein that way. Personally I would stay away from dairy and gluten for a while. Digestive enzymes can help when you start eating solid foods. Hang in there.

Also, stay away from beans. I thought hummus would be good -- wrong! Miso soup was also very good for me.

Thanks all, its good to share this stuff, my husband is great but if you have never had it you cant be expected to understand what its like! I guess its just trial and error to see what works. back at work today so fingers crossed for a good day!